Nanotechnology in Water Research

Holistic perspective on environmental nanotechnology and its impact on water quality, focusing pollution control, water quality, and hydrologic pathways

Nanotechnology in Water Research delves into the intersection of nanotechnology and environmental science, exploring the transformative potential of nanotechnology in addressing environmental challenges. The book discusses the characterization, stability, transport, and fate of nanomaterials in water systems, particularly in hydrologic pathways, the applications of nanotechnology in water pollution control, and significant scientific problems and advancements in nanotechnology's role in water research.

This title includes information on:

• Nanotechnology and nanoparticle concepts, with many examples related to water quality technologies
• Improving water treatment methods while ensuring environmental sustainability
• Sensor, remediation, adsorption, and membrane processes that detect, monitor, remove, reduce, or neutralize water contaminants
• Analytical technologies, stability theory, filtration theory, and fate and transport of nanoparticles in water to help reduce risks to humans and aquatic systems

Equally valuable as a reference, handbook, textbook, and general learning resource, this essential guide is an excellent read on the subject for students, educators, researchers, professionals, and stakeholders in environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and environmental science.

Bin Gao, PhD, is the Kodak Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior, he was a professor at University of Florida, a research associate at Cornell University, and a postdoctoral research associate at Yale University. Prof. Gao's research mainly focuses on biochar, environmental nanotechnology, and contaminant fate and transport. He has an extensive list of publications in the field of environmental science and engineering.