Main description:

This book describes nanomaterials used and existing in the environment, food industry and packaging, health care products and cosmetics, housekeeping, nanomaterials for cleaning purposes, architectural building products, medicine, clothing and textile, smart electronics and sensors. Each chapter provides basic knowledge on synthesis of nanomaterials by biological approaches. Fundamental terms are defined, followed by explanatons, examples, visual photographs, schemes and illustrations.

Contents:

PrefaceHow to use this book
Chapter 1 Nanomaterials in the Environment1.1 Nanomaterials in the Air1.2 Nanomaterials in the Water1.3 Nanomaterials in the Soil1.4 Nanomaterials and Environment PollutionCase studyQuestions for controlChapter 2 Food Industry and Packaging2.1 Nanomaterials in the Agriculture2.2 Nanomaterials in the Food Processing2.3 Nanomaterials in the Food Packaging2.4 Nanomaterials in the SupplementsCase studyQuestions for controlRecommended reading
Chapter 3 Healthcare Products and Cosmetics3.1 Liposomes3.2 Nanoemulsions3.3 Nanocapsules3.4 Hydrogels3.5 Cubosomes3.6 DendrimersCase studyChapter 4 Nanomaterials in the Housekeeping and Architecture4.1 Kitchen utensils4.2 Cleaning and washing products4.3 Exterior and Interior productsCase studyQuestions for controlRecommended reading
Chapter 5 Medicine5.1 Nanomaterials in the Medical Devices5.2 Nanomaterials in the Drug Delivery5.3 Nanomaterials in the Imaging and DiagnosticsCase studyQuestions for controlRecommended reading
Chapter 6 Clothing and Textile Products6.1 Antibacterial clothing6.2 Antistatic and sunscreen clothing6.3 Wear-resistant and water-proof clothing6.4 Properties and types on Nanotextile products6.4.1 Nanofibrous textiles6.4.2 Nanocomposite textiles6.4.3 Nanofinished textilesCase studyQuestions for controlRecommended reading
Chapter 7 Smart Electronics and Sensors7.1 Chips, Batteries and Laser Devices7.2 OLED, LCD and Touch Screens7.3 Biosensors7.4 Optical sensorsCase studyQuestions for controlRecommended reading