Engineered nanomaterials and phytonanotechnology : challenges for plant sustainability

Engineered nanomaterials and phytonanotechnology challenges for plant sustainability

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Verma, Sandeep Kumar, editor (editor), Das, A. K. (Ashok Kumar), editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam, Netherlands ; Oxford, England ; Cambridge, Massachusetts : Elsevier [2019]
Series:Comprehensive analytical chemistry ; Volume 87.
Subjects:
Plants > Effect of stress on > Molecular aspects.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009746516806719
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Engineered Nanomaterials and Phytonanotechnology: Challenges for Plant Sustainability
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors to volume 87
  • About the editors
  • Preface
  • Chapter One: Environmental application of nanomaterials: A promise to sustainable future
  • 1. Introduction to nano-technology: Historical background and current trends in application
  • 1.1. History of nanotechnology
  • 1.2. Current trends in nanotechnology
  • 2. Types of engineered nanomaterial
  • 3. Environmental application of ENM
  • 3.1. Medical application of nanoparticles
  • 3.1.1. Disease treatment
  • 3.1.2. Bio-analysis
  • 3.1.3. Drug delivery
  • 3.2. Application of nanoparticles in electronics and information technology
  • 3.2.1. Nanotechnology to harvest renewable energy
  • 3.2.2. Solar energy
  • 3.2.3. Wind energy
  • 3.3. Usage in personal care products
  • 3.3.1. Composition and formulation of NP-cosmeceuticals
  • 3.3.1.1. Nanocarriers in cosmetics
  • 3.3.1.1.1. Metal oxide nanomaterials
  • 3.3.1.1.2. Organic nanocarriers
  • 3.4. Role of nanotechnology in agriculture
  • 3.4.1. The development of nano bio-sensors for precision in agriculture
  • 3.4.2. Direct usage of NP´s
  • 3.4.3. Smart delivery system of NP´s in plant
  • 3.4.3.1. Fertilizer industry
  • 3.4.3.2. Pesticide industry
  • 3.5. Application of nanotechnology in water purification
  • 3.5.1. Process involved in water purification in relation to NPs
  • 3.5.2. Composition/working-based classification of nanoparticles for water treatment
  • 3.5.2.1. Magnetic nanoparticles
  • 3.5.2.2. Carbon-based nanotubes and nano enhanced membranes
  • 3.5.2.3. Nanocellulose-based membranes for water purification
  • 3.5.2.4. Metal and metal oxide NPs in water treatment and purification
  • 3.5.3. Effectiveness and limitations
  • 3.6. Application of nanomaterials in food safety: From field to dining plate.
  • 3.6.1. Nanotechnology for advance food packaging
  • 3.6.2. Barriers to nanotechnology in food industry
  • 4. Critical version of nanotechnology with reference to eco-toxicology
  • 4.1. Inspect present to build our future
  • 5. Future prospects of nanotechnology
  • References
  • Further reading
  • Chapter Two: Plant-nanoparticle interactions: Mechanisms, effects, and approaches
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Nanoparticle uptake dynamics and mechanism
  • 3. Biological effect and impact
  • 4. Next generation approaches for toxicity studies: Perspective on omics-based tools
  • 5. Applications of nanoparticles in plants for beneficial purposes
  • 6. Conclusion and future prospects
  • References
  • Chapter Three: A general overview on application of nanoparticles in agriculture and plant science
  • 1. Nanobiotechnology
  • 2. Production of enzymes with nano-specific properties
  • 3. Biological nano-sensors
  • 4. Application of nanoparticles in environmental monitoring and diagnosis of pathogens
  • 5. Application of nanotechnology in food industry
  • 6. Application of nanotechnology in animal science
  • 7. Role of nanotechnology in irrigation
  • 8. Application of nanotechnology in agricultural machinery
  • 9. Nanotechnology in agriculture and horticulture
  • 10. The effect of nanoparticles on photosynthesis
  • 11. Effect of nanotechnology on the food chain
  • 12. Bioactive nano-sensors are used to prepare biological materials that can react quickly with target molecules
  • 13. Nano-fertilizers and nano-insecticides
  • 14. Converting agricultural wastes to nanoparticles
  • 15. Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter Four: Engineered nanomaterials uptake, bioaccumulation and toxicity mechanisms in plants
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Nanomaterials uptake by plants
  • 3. Effects of ENMs exposure on plants physiological characteristics
  • 4. Biochemical basis of ENMs toxicity.
  • 5. Plant responses towards nanoparticle toxicity
  • 6. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • Chapter Five: Engineered nanomaterials in plants: Sensors, carriers, and bio-imaging
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Nanoparticles to engineered nanomaterials
  • 1.2. Types of engineered nanomaterials
  • 2. Applications of engineered nanomaterials in plants
  • 2.1. ENMs as bio-carriers
  • 2.2. ENMs as biosensors
  • 2.2.1. Nano-mechanical biosensors
  • 2.2.2. Biochips
  • 2.2.3. PEBBLE nanosensors
  • 2.2.4. Nano-biosensors for detection of plant metabolites
  • 2.2.5. Nano-biosensors for detection antibacterial agents
  • 2.2.6. Nano-biosensors for detection of plant pathogens
  • 2.2.7. Detection of heavy metal contamination
  • 2.3. ENMs as bio-imaging agents
  • 3. Designing ENMs for plants
  • 3.1. ENM uptake and translocation in plant cells
  • 3.2. Functionalization of the ENMs
  • 4. Phytotoxicity and engineered nanomaterials
  • 5. Conclusion and future prospects
  • References
  • Chapter Six: Antioxidant role of nanoparticles for enhancing ecological performance of plant system
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Nanoparticles utility in plant science
  • 3. Nanoparticles and their interaction with plant system
  • 4. Antioxidative defence systems in plants
  • 4.1. Impact of oxidative stress on ecological performance
  • 4.2. Interaction of nanoparticles with antioxidant systems
  • 4.3. Nanoparticles acting as antioxidants
  • 5. Summary
  • References
  • Further reading
  • Chapter Seven: Toxicity assessment of metal oxide nanoparticles on terrestrial plants
  • 1. Nanoparticles
  • 2. Production, applications and environmental concern
  • 3. Sink of nanoparticles
  • 4. Influence of nanoparticles on plants
  • 5. Toxicity mechanism and effects on plants
  • 6. Available techniques to detect presence of nanoparticles
  • 7. Conclusion and future prospects
  • Acknowledgements.
  • References
  • Chapter Eight: Cerium oxide nanoparticles: Advances in synthesis, prospects and application in agro-ecosystem
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) sources in environment
  • 1.1.1. Natural sources of CeO2 NPs
  • 1.1.2. Anthropogenic sources of CeO2 NPs
  • 2. Synthesis and characterization of CeO2 NPs
  • 2.1. Green synthesis of CeO2 NPs
  • 2.2. Nutrient mediated synthesis of CeO2 NPs
  • 2.3. Chemical synthesis of CeO2 NPs
  • 2.4. Characterization of CeO2 NPs
  • 2.5. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • 2.5.1. XRD
  • 2.6. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TE ...
  • 3. Environmental application of CeO2 NPs
  • 3.1. Biomedical application
  • 3.1.1. Nanoceria and disease control
  • 3.1.2. Industrial applications
  • 3.1.3. Agriculture application
  • 4. Fate of cerium oxide nanoparticles in soil
  • 4.1. Solubility and transport in soil
  • 4.2. Adsorption and coagulation of CeO2 NPs in soil
  • 5. Fate of cerium oxide nanoparticles in plants
  • 5.1. Uptake by plants
  • 5.2. Transport in plants
  • 5.3. Assimilation and transformation in plants
  • 5.4. Biochemical interactions within plant matrices
  • 5.5. Combating salinity and heavy metal stresses
  • 6. Critics on the eco toxicological impacts of CeO2 NPs
  • 6.1. Cellular specific toxicity of CeO2 NPs in humans and animals
  • 6.2. CeO2 NPs negative influence on plants
  • 7. Prospects
  • 8. Summary
  • References
  • Further reading
  • Chapter Nine: ZnO nanoparticle with promising antimicrobial and antiproliferation synergistic properties
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Antibacterial synergism
  • 3. Synergistic effect of ZnO NPs in cancer
  • 4. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgement
  • References.
  • Chapter Ten: Biologically synthesized nanomaterials and their antimicrobial potentials
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Biological synthesis of nanoparticles and its associated advantages
  • 2.1. Nanoparticles synthesis using plants
  • 2.2. Nanoparticles synthesis using microorganisms
  • 3. Characterization of biologically synthesized nanoparticles
  • 3.1. Spectroscopic techniques
  • 3.1.1. UV-Vis spectrophotometry
  • 3.1.2. Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
  • 3.1.3. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
  • 3.2. Microscopic techniques
  • 3.2.1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • 3.2.2. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis
  • 3.2.3. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
  • 3.2.4. Scanning probe microscopes/scanning tunnelling microscope (SPM/STM)
  • 3.3. Diffraction techniques
  • 3.3.1. X-ray diffraction (XRD)
  • 3.3.2. Dynamic light scattering (DLS)
  • 3.3.3. Zeta potential measurement
  • 4. Antimicrobial potential of biologically synthesized nanomaterials
  • 4.1. Silver nanoparticles
  • 4.2. Gold nanoparticles
  • 4.3. Copper nanoparticles
  • 4.4. Titanium and zinc nanoparticles
  • References
  • Chapter Eleven: Emerging plant-based anti-cancer green nanomaterials in present scenario
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. General introduction about cancer
  • 1.2. Cancer management
  • 1.3. Role of nanomaterial´s to combat cancer
  • 2. Role of phytochemicals to the synthesis of nano-biomaterials
  • 2.1. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)
  • 2.2. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
  • 2.3. Iron oxide nanoparticles
  • 2.4. Titanium oxide nanoparticles
  • 2.5. Cerium oxide nanoparticles
  • 2.6. Bimetallic and nano-composite nanoparticles
  • 2.6.1. Nano-composites
  • 3. Parameters influencing the activity of nanomaterials
  • 4. Emerging potential plant-based anti-cancer nanomaterials
  • 5. Anti-cancer mechanisms of action of nanomaterials.
  • 6. Future prospects of nanomaterials for cancer nanomedicine.

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