Nanocomposites for Pollution Control

Nanocomposites present outstanding mechanical properties and compatibility owing to their composite matrix and unique physical and chemical properties provided by large surface-area-to-volume ratios and high interfacial reactivity. Freedom to functionalize nanocomposites with various chemical groups increases their affinity toward target pollutants, which is highly desirable for the selective extraction of target analytes in complex environmental matrixes.

This book presents the recent progress in the field of nanocomposites and their properties, fabrication methods, and applications for pollution control and sensing. It discusses the advances in pollution control techniques made possible because of nanocomposites and focuses on environment-friendly and efficient approaches. The text also covers economic, toxicological, and regulatory issues and research trends.

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is director of labs, adjunct professor, and an academic advisor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA. His main areas of research are environmental sciences and technology, analytical chemistry, and nanotechnology. He has edited books with RSC, Elsevier, and Wiley. Dr. Hussain has been a reviewer and an editorial board member of several peer-reviewed international journals.

Ajay Kumar Mishra is full professor at the University of South Africa and adjunct professor at Jiangsu University, China. His research interests include nanomaterials and water research. Prof. Mishra has edited several books and serves as an advisory board member of several international scientific societies, conferences, and workshops. He has also been an associate editor and an editorial board member of many peer-reviewed international journals.