Application of Nanotechnology in Water Research

Preface

The science of nanotechnology holds possibilities which will benefit the fields of science, technology and engineering. Increasing interest in the research and development of nanotechnology raises questions about its future prospects and possible consequences. Numerous studies have focused on the potential risks of nanotechnology to human health and the environment, since the properties of nanomaterials have always provided a sufficient case for ecotoxicological investigations. At present, limited knowledge and a number of major uncertainties exist regarding the behavior, chemical and biological interactions and toxicological properties of engineered nanomaterials.

An overview of what constitutes ethical and lawful conduct in the application of nanotechnology is provided in this book. Reasons are offered for the significance of nanotechnology in the context of water, along with the benefits and risks of this technology. National and international nanotechnology regulatory documents and their application to water are outlined, elaborating the complexities regarding the establishment of regulations and laws. This book therefore looks into the generation of new basic knowledge, which is crucial for the assessment of the fate and behavior of nanotechnology-based materials, and reviews current efforts concerning their possible impact.

Water pollution is a severe environmental problem. In recent years, various methods for the removal of inorganic and organic pollutants from water ...