Chitosan-Based Hybrid Nanomaterials focuses on chitosan, an abundantly occurring biopolymer, to present possibilities for the removal of contaminants and a greener approach towards a cleaner environment - combining nanotechnology with the deployment of naturally occurring materials to remedy environmental challenges. This book fills research gaps and what is known about chitosan-based nanomaterials. Considering the importance of naturally occurring materials with the applied knowledge of nanotechnology in the field of environmental restoration, this book is an ideal resource for interested parties and career professionals.
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Table of Contents
Part 1: BASICS and FUNDAMENTALS
1. A preface to the chitosan-biopolymer, its origin, and properties
2. Chitin and chitosan manufacturing and processing techniques
3. Chitosan-based nanomaterials, multiple forms, and characterization
4. Degradability of chitosan nanostructures in the natural environment
5. Functional properties of chitosan-based nanomaterial
Part 2: Emerging applications OF CHITOSAN-BASED NANOMATERIALS
6. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of industrial products
7. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of pharmaceutical products 8. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of heavy metals
9. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of inorganic species
10. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of organic dyes
11. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of pesticides
12. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of hydrocarbons
13. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of phenols and biphenyls
14. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of detergents
15. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of plasticizers
Part 3: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE SCOPE
16. Safety, regulations, and economic impact of chitosan nanostructures
17. Eco- and toxicological impact of chitosan nanostructures
18. Current status of chitosan nanostructures in the field of environmental remediation????
19. Challenges and Future prospects of chitosan nanostructures in environmental remediation