Journal
Discover Nano
Discover Nano is an open access journal publishing research from across all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
The increasing global concern over environmental pollution has spurred the development of sustainable and cost-effective remediation technologies. In this context, biomass-derived green nanomaterials have emerged as a highly promising avenue. Green nanotechnology is an emerging multidisciplinary field for the implementation of sustainable principles employing biomass derived nanomaterials. Nowadays, because of environmental concerns, safe, energy-efficient processes, reduce waste, and lessen greenhouse gas emissions are in trend. Moreover, green nanomaterials (GNMs) are biocompatible, harmless, cost-effective, biodegradable, eco-friendly, and easily tuneable. Different parts of plants (leaves, seeds, fruit, and flowers), microorganisms (bacteria, algae, and fungi), agricultural and diverse waste materials are being used for their generation. Raw materials and reaction parameters are deciding factors for the properties of GNMs with peculiar characteristics of high surface activity, specific size, and purity that strengthen their multifunctional use in industries and environmental remediation. These materials leverage the abundant, renewable, and often wasted biomass resources to create nanostructures with exceptional properties for environmental cleanup. Unlike conventional nanomaterial synthesis, which often involves harsh chemicals and high energy consumption, the "green" approach minimizes environmental impact. Several pollutants of organic and inorganic origin, like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, dyes, pesticides, heavy metals, phenols, and pharmaceutical waste pose a negative/huge adverse impact and threat to the environment and human beings on exposure. Photodegradation and adsorption, and complex formation were the likely mechanisms in the efficient removal of contaminants. Because of increasing demands and environmental benefits, it is fruitful to review and summarized articles into a single packet on the updated status of GNMs, including classification, synthetic methodologies with mechanism, and their use in the elimination of contaminants. The emerging topics like quantum dot based sensing and remediation of contaminants would be welcomed. These nanomaterials offer several practical advantages, including low cost, simple synthesis, and fast response times. Their strong fluorescence, along with high selectivity, sensitivity, and biocompatibility, makes them well-suited for detecting a wide range of analytes in real-world applications. In this collection, we welcome the participation based on green synthesized nanomaterials for the removal/degradation of environmental contaminants. High quality submissions having nanocomposites for environmental remediation would also be welcome.
Keywords: Green Synthesis, Green Nanomatrials, Environmental Remediation, Photocatalytic Degradation, Sustainability, Synthesis, Strategies Environmental Contaminants.
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 6, SDG 7.
Submit your manuscript to this collection through the participating journal.
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Manviri Rani
Dr. Manviri Rani, PhD, Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India.
Dr. Manviri Rani is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rajasthan-INDIA. Dr Rani has more than ten years of experience teaching and fifteen years of research. Dr. Rani has completed his PhD from Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India. She has been a truly inspiring educator and has been privileged to present the knowledge, awareness, and familiarity of analytical chemistry and nanotechnology to students and researchers. Dr. Rani is the author of numerous high impact research/review papers (>120) in peer-reviewed international journals with >6300 citations and an h-index of 40. Dr. Rani has edited nine scientific monographs and handbooks published with Springer, Elsevier, and CRC Press. Dr. Rani with her research group, has contributed to more than 73 book chapters in the book of Elsevier, ACS, and Springer publications. Her research interests include Analytical Chemistry, Green nanotechnology, environmental toxicology, environmental analysis, and green chemistry. Dr. Rani has been featured among the top 2% of scientists around the globe as per the report of Stanford University USA and Elsevier. Dr. Rani has completed/running many R&D projects from ANRF New Delhi, TEQIP, and BIS, India. Dr. Rani has guided many PhD and PG students to date, while nine students are currently registered for their PhD under his supervision. Apart from research, Dr. Rani has been recognized as an excellent teacher and motivator. Dr. Rani has delivered several plenary, invited talks during International and National conferences, short term courses, faculty development programs around the globe.
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Uma Shanker
Dr. Uma Shanker, Department of Chemistry, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, India.
Dr Uma Shanker is currently an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab-INDIA. Dr. Shanker has more than twelve years of experience in teaching and research. Dr. Shanker has completed his PhD from Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India. Shanker is the author of numerous papers (>115) in peer-reviewed international journals with >5400 citations and an h-index of 40. Dr. Shanker has edited 09 scientific monographs and handbooks and 75 book chapters published with Springer, Elsevier, and CRC Press. His research interests include Green nanotechnology, environmental toxicology, environmental analysis, analytical chemistry, environmental remediation, application of nanotechnology, and advanced materials for various industries. Dr. Shanker has been featured among the top 2% of scientists around the globe as per the report of Stanford University USA and Elsevier. Dr. Shanker has also adjudged the Best Teacher Award by the chairman BOG, Dr B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar-India.
