Nanotechnology in Agriculture Energy and Environment

by Lakshmanan, A & K.S.Subramanian

ISBN: 9789390371037
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 25095.00
Biblio : xxii+678p

Author Profile

Dr. A. Lakshmanan is the Head of the Department of Nano Science and Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore and involved in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching since 1995. Underwent post-doctoral training on Nano composites in waste water treatment at Monterry Tech, Mexico and on SWAT modelling at Texas A&M University, USA. He has expertise on environmental nanotechnology and currently working on nano systems in pollution management and disease control. He has more than 50 research publications and authored four books, guided 12 Postgraduate and 3 Ph.D students and mentoring two PDFs. Obtained 18 externally funded projects with a total out lay of around ` 13 crores to address issues pertaining to Bio & Nano remediation, climate change adaptation and biosafety of engineered nano devices. Involved in the preparation of policy manuals on climate change adaptation in agriculture and water sectors for the states of Tamil Nadu and Telangana in coordination with respective governments. Dr. K.S. Subramanian is presently the Director of Research, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore and NABARD Chair Professor at the Department of Nano Science & Technology. He is with the University for more than 32 years involved in teaching, research and extension activities of the University. He did his Ph.D at the University of Ottawa, Canada, utilizing one of the most prestigious Canadian Common Wealth Scholarships (1993-1998). He has got expertise in the fields of nanotechnology in agriculture and soil biology, generated more than ` 25 crores of research grants to build infrastructure and human resource. He is the Founder Head of the Department of Nano Science & Technology and evolved the research and educational frame works in the sphere of fascinating field of Nano science and nanotechnology suiting to agricultural sciences. He is one of the core committee members constituted by DBT, GoI, New Delhi for the regulation of nano-agri products in the country. Dr. Subramanian published over 200 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and six books on Nanotechnology in Agriculture, participated as a lead speaker in various national and international conferences, visited several countries. He received more than 12 awards and distinctions to his credentials.

About The Book

The nanoworld is perhaps the fastest growing world in the twenty-first century and advantages of nanotechnology towards improving the quality of life are enormous. The potentials of nano systems have just started showing encouraging results in agriculture sector and better understanding of nano materials can contribute hugely to ensure food and nutritional security. This book on Nanotechnology in Agriculture, Energy and Environment is a compilation of both basics and applied aspects and the objective of this book is to provide a study material to students and young researchers in nanotechnology pertaining to agriculture, food technology, energy, environment and ecosystem health. The study materials have been compiled in twelve units and thirty three chapters. This book can help teachers, students and researchers to develop a clear vision and better understanding of nano technological interventions in agriculture, besides providing valuable lead for future research. This book helps to create a firm foundation on Nanotechnology in Agriculture, that anyone can build on in any way they wish.

Table of Contents

Message vii Preface ix List of Contributors xvii Unit 1: The Physics of Nanoscale Materials 1. Physical Concepts and Structural Properties of Nanomaterials 1 Pon. Sathya Moorthy, D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila and Badal Kumar Biswal 2. Magnetic, Electrical and Optical Properties of Nanostructured Materials 23 S. Thirumalairajan and K. Girija 3. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Nanomaterials 55 Pon. Sathya Moorthy Unit 2: The Chemistry of Nanomaterials 4. Electronic Structure and Surface Chemistry of Nanomaterials 69 D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila 5. Solid State, Polymer and Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials 93 Badal Kumar Biswal, Paladugu Krishnadev and D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila Unit 3: Principles and Application of Major Nanotechnological Instruments and Software 6. Electron and Probe Microscopy for Nanometrology 119 K. Raja, N. Natarajan, C. Sharmila Rahale, S. Shanmugapriya1 and J.Mohanraj 7. Characterization of Nanomaterials using Diffraction and Spectroscopy 167 C. Sharmila Rahale, K. Raja, N. Viji, M.S. Kumuthan and M. Latha 8. Software to Model Nanostructures 201 D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila and V.P. Krithika Unit 4: Synthesis of Nanomaterials 9. Synthesis of Nanomaterials using Physical Methods 217 S. Marimuthu, N. Swathika and M.S. Kumuthan 10. Chemical Reduction Approaches for the Synthesis of Nanomaterials 237 Pon. Sathya Moorthy 11. Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles Using Biological Reductants 251 Badal Kumar Biswal, Paladugu Krishnadev and A. Lakshmanan Unit 5: Nano Inputs in Agriculture 12. Nanofertilizers: Concept, Synthesis and Applications 267 K.S. Subramanain, C. Sharmila Rahale and N. Viji 13. Nanotechnology for Weed Management 283 N. Viji and S. Marimuthu 14. Nanotechnology for More Crop per Drop 295 S. Marimuthu and Golla Gowtham 15. Nanotechnology for Enhancing Seed Quality and Health 315 K. Raja, M.S. Kumuthan and M. Latha 16. Nanotechnological Approaches in Plant Protection 349 Malaichamy Kannan, Kolanthasamy Elango, and Kasivelu Govindaraju Unit 6: Nano Biotechnology 17. Nano-Scale Materials as Probes, Sensors and Delivery Vehicles 365 Badal Kumar Biswal, Paladugu Krishnadev, D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila and A. Lakshmanan 18. Nanotechnology in Plant Genome Engineering 385 M. Praghadeesh, V. Karthika, K.S. Subramanian and A. Lakshmanan Unit 7: Nano Sensors 19. Nanotechnology in Chemical and Optical Sensors 403 S. Thirumalairajan and K. Girija 20. Bio and Nano Sensors: Theory and Applications in Agriculture 421 V. Ramamoorthi, S. Srivignesh, S. Marimuthu and K.S. Subramanian Unit 8: Nano Food Systems 21. Nano Films and Nanoformulations from Bio Sources for Extending Shelf Life of Fruits 441 P. Divyabharathi, D. Pradeep and K.S.Subramaian 22. Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Nutrition, Food Safety Assessment and Green Nanopackaging 461 Haripriya Shanmugam Unit 9: Nanotechnology and Energy 23. Application of Nanotechnology in Solar, Wind and Hydrogen Energy 477 D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila 24. Nanotechnology Interventions in Batteries and Fuel Cells 497 D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila 25. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Biofuel Production 513 S. Marimuthu, N. Swathika and K. Geetha Thanuja Unit 10: Environmental Nanotechnology 26. Organic and Inorganic Nanoparticles in Pollution Management and Ecosystem Health 535 V. Karthika, M. Praghadeesh and A. Lakshmanan 27. Nanomembranes in Water Treatment 551 V. Karthika, M. Praghadeesh and A. Lakshmanan 28. Harnessing Nanotechnology to Manage Greenhouse Gases 565 A. Lakshmanan, R. Gowtham, L. Sivashankari and V. Geethalakshmi Unit 11: Nano Biosafety 29. Impact of Nanoparticles on Soil Microbial Communities 577 A. Lakshmanan, L. Sivashankari and S.K. Rajkishore 30. Toxicity of Nanoparticles on Natural Enemies and Pollinators 593 Malaichamy Kannan, Kolanthasamy Elango and Govindaraju Kasivelu 31. Environmental Concerns and Toxicology of Engineered Nanoparticles 611 S.K. Rajkishore, A. Lakshmanan and S. Shanmugapriya 32. Biosafety Guidelines for Nano Agri Inputs and Nano Agri Products: Global and Indian Scenario 637 S.K. Rajkishore, A. Lakshmanan, K.S. Subramanian and S. Shanmugapriya Unit 12: Nanotechnology: The Forthcoming 33. Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Emerging Opportunities and Future Challenges 657 A. Lakshmanan, K.S. Subramanian, R. Abinayaa and L. Sivashankari Index 671