Environmental Nanotoxicology: Combatting the Minute Contaminants is a comprehensive guide to the rapidly evolving field of nanotoxicology and its implications for environmental health and safety. This book results from the collaborative efforts of leading experts and researchers from diverse disciplines, aiming to thoroughly understand the interactions between nanomaterials and the environment and their potential impacts on the delicate balance of our ecosystems.
Nanotechnology has witnessed remarkable innovations leading to the development of nanomaterials with novel properties and applications across various industries. Alongside these innovations, concerns have arisen about the potential risks that nanomaterials may pose to the environment and living organisms. This book addresses these concerns by comprehensively exploring the field's key concepts, principles, and methodologies. It includes case studies and offers insights into developing appropriate regulatoryframeworks and guidelines for the responsible use and disposal of nanomaterials.
The book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in nanotoxicology on the complex challenges posed by the intersection of nanomaterials and the environment. It is also an essential reference for students studying environmental science, toxicology, and nanotechnology.
Introduction to Environmental Nanotoxicology.- Nanoparticle Properties
and Characterization.- Sources of Nanoparticles.- Nanoparticle Fate and
Transport in the Environment.- Nanoparticle-Organism Interactions: Cellular
Uptake and Biodistribution.- Mechanisms of Nanoparticle Toxicity.- Oxidative
Stress and Inflammation Induced by Nanoparticles.- Ecotoxicity of
Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms.- Terrestrial Ecotoxicology: Effects on
Plants and Soil Organisms.- Nanoparticles in Air and Their Impact on Air
Quality.- Nanoparticles in Food Chains: Bioaccumulation and Trophic
Transfer.- Human Health Implications of Environmental Nanoparticles.- Risk
Assessment and Management in Nanotoxicology.- Regulations and Policy
Considerations for Nanoparticle Safety.- Life Cycle Assessment of
Nanoparticles.- Nanoparticle-Based Remediation and Environmental
Cleanup.- Emerging Technologies and Future Directions in Environmental
Nanotoxicology.
Patrick Omoregie Isibor, Ph.D., is a specialist in Pollution Studies and Ecotoxicology and a Lecturer/ Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at Covenant University. He received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Quality Management from the University of Benin and a B.Sc. in Zoology from Ambrose Alli University. Dr. Isibors research interests include ecotoxicology, hydrobiology, bioaccumulation, biosequestration, biodiversity conservation, and aquatic ecology. He is a member of the Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN), the International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP), and the African Society for Toxicological Sciences (ASTS). Dr. Isibor is co-editor of the book Biotechnological Approaches to Sustainable Development Goals (Springer, 2023), an Editor for the African Journal of Health, Safety, and Environment, and a reviewer for several reputable international journals.
Geetha Devi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering at National University of Science & Technology, Oman. She received her Ph.D. in Nanotechnology from the National Institute of Technology, India. She has more than 80 International peer-reviewed journal and conference publications and 12 funded research projects from various funding agencies, including the Industry Innovation Center (IIC), The Research Council (TRC), Oman, and National University Student and Faculty Research Grants (NUSRG/ NUFRG) in the key research areas of nanotechnology, wastewater treatment, biopharmaceutics, and drug delivery. Dr. Devi has worked on numerous research collaborations with institutions such as the University of South Carolina, USA, Jamia Milia Islamia University, India, the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman, University of Nizwa (UoN), and the Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Oman, in the emerging areas of nanotechnology, corrosion control, waste management, and water treatment. She is a Scientific Committee Member for selecting the Omani Young Water Researchers Award for the undergraduate and postgraduate category with the MEDRC. She is an MSc thesis external examiner for Sultan Qaboos University. Dr. Devi received the Best Researcher Award from the National University of Science & Technology for 2021-22. She serves as an editor/editorial board member for several journals and an external reviewer for The Research Council (TRC), Oman.
Alex Ajeh Enuneku, Ph.D., is a specialist in Pollution Studies and Ecotoxicology and Head of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Faculty of Life Sciences, at the University of Benin. He obtained his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Pollution Studies and Ecotoxicology and a B.Sc.in Zoology from the University of Benin. He was certified as a chemical hazard control expert in 2016 by Hokkaido University. Professor Enunekus research interests include ecotoxicology, hydrobiology, pollution studies, endocrine disruption, health risk assessment, environmental impact assessment, environmental management, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. He is a member of the Society for Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology (SETAC), the Nigerian Environmental Society, and the Waste Management Association of Nigeria. He is a reviewer for several reputable international journals.
