There is a pressing global issue of waste and its multi-fold impact on society, the environment, and the economy.

This comprehensive guide details the extensive applications of nanotechnologies as a promising solution, presenting a structured examination of how these technological advancements contribute to substantial waste reduction and more efficient waste management processes. Furthermore, the book explores emerging trends, offering readers a well-rounded view and preparing them for future advancements in nanotechnology and sustainable waste management, thereby ensuring continued relevance and utility in the evolving technological landscape.

Written by an authority figure in the applications of nanotechnologies, this book is suitable for a global audience, and is a valuable resource for individuals, policymakers, and stakeholders across various countries

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This comprehensive guide details the vast potential of nanotechnologies in addressing the multifaceted challenges of global resource inefficiency and environmental degradation.

  • Introduction
  • Where Is All the Waste Coming from?
  • Where Is All the Waste Going?
  • Environmental, Societal, and Economic Impact of Waste
  • Novel Nanomaterials and Their Importance
  • Application Areas of Nanotechnology
  • Enabling Technologies, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Societal Implications of Nanotechnology
  • Nanotechnology for Waste Reduction and Prevention
  • Nanotechnology in Recycling and Waste Treatment
  • Nanotechnology for Monitoring and Managing Waste
  • Nanotechnology for Environmental Protection and Resource Recovery
  • Challenges in Implementing Nanotechnology Solutions
  • Pathways Forward: Advancing Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Future
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781837674879
Publisert
2025-06-25
Utgiver
Royal Society of Chemistry
Vekt
967 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
31 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
518

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Michael Berger is the Founder of Nanowerk LLC and since 2005, editor of the company's popular nanotechnology website nanowerk.com. Michael received master degrees from New York University and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. He has lived and worked in Munich, New York, London, Hong Kong, Honolulu and Berlin. He is an Advisory Board member at InterNano, a project of the National Nanomanufacturing Network. Michael is author of four books by the Royal Society of Chemistry: Nano-Society: Pushing the Boundaries of TechnologyNanotechnology: The Future is TinyNanoengineering: The Skills and Tools Making Technology Invisible and Waste Not! How Nanotechnologies Can Increase Efficiencies Throughout Society.