Waste Valorisation to Nanomaterials

In recent years, the focus has shifted towards the development of nanomaterials using green synthetic methods, and the concept of waste-treat-waste has led to the valorisation of waste materials into nanomaterials and related products. This book reflects on the status of the synthesis of nanomaterials from waste materials using green synthetic approaches. Fundamental aspects involving the synthesis, characterisation, and applications of waste-derived nanomaterials are explored.

Features:

• Covers the mechanisms involved in the synthesis of nanomaterials from economically and environmentally feasible sources
• Explains the processes involved in waste valorisation
• Discusses the impact of relevant processes on the circular economy
• Reviews the use of waste-derived nanomaterials as alternative sorbents to commercial and expensive solid-phase extraction columns
• Explores inexpensive and readily available precursors for the development of functional nanomaterials

This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental and chemical engineering, waste management, remediation, and environmental chemistry.