Phytonanotechnology: Challenges and Prospects

Phytonanotechnology: Challenges and Prospects consolidates information on the use of phytonanoparticles for biomedical, environmental and agricultural applications, covering recent advances in experimental and theoretical studies on various properties of nanoparticles derived from plant sources. The book deals with various attributes of phytonanoparticles, discussing their current and potential applications. In addition, it explores the development of phytonanoparticles, synthesis techniques, characterization techniques, environmental remediation applications, anti-microbial properties, miscellaneous applications, and multi-functional applications. Risks associated with nanoparticles are also discussed.

This book is an important reference for materials scientists, engineers, environmental scientists, food scientists and biomedical scientists who want to learn more about the applications of nanoparticles derived from plant sources.

Explores synthesis methods of phytonanoparticles from a variety of plant groupsDiscusses the major biological reactions of phytonanoparticlesOutlines the major opportunities and challenges of using phytonanoparticles in biomedical, environmental and agricultural applications

1. Phytonanotechnology: A historical perspective, current challenges and prospects
2. Characterization of Green Nanoparticles from Plants
3. Plant Extracts – sources of nanoparticles
4. Green Nanoparticles from different Plant Groups
5. Phytonanotechnology and Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
6. Phytonanotechnology and Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles
7. Phytonanotechnology and Synthesis of Zinc Nanoparticles
8. Phytonanotechnology and Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles
9. Mangrove-mediated Synthesis of Nanoparticles
10. Aquatic and Terrestrial Weed Mediated Synthesis of Nanoparticles
11. Plant Growth and Phytonanotechnology
12. Environmental Remediation
13. Phytonanotechnology in Biomedical Applications
14. Multimodal Applications of Phytonanoparticles
15. Phytonanotechnology: A new horizon to the food industry
16. Phytonanotechnology and Plant Protection
17. Phytonanotechnology and Agriculture
18. Plant Nanotechnology: challenges and future trends