Beeran-Industrial Applications of NanomaterialsVol 2, Thomas, Sabu

Industrial Applications of Nanomaterials explains the various industry based applications of nanomaterials, together their environmental impacts, lifecycle analysis, safety and sustainability. Nanotechnology is at the heart of the development of a range of novel technologies for industrial applications. The unique properties of nanomaterials and their convergence with current technologies present great opportunities to revolutionize global industries, including in medicine, energy and environmental science. Advances in nanoscale science and engineering are providing unprecedented opportunities to develop more cost-effective and environmentally acceptable industrial products.

This book brings together the industrial applications of nanomaterials with the incorporation of various technologies and areas. The book covers the new trends and challenges in a wide range of nanomaterials with the inclusion of variant emerging technologies used for their synthesis. Significant properties, safety and sustainability and environmental impacts of the synthesis routes are also explored. Major industrial applications, including agriculture, medicine, communication, construction, energy, and military are discussed.

This book is an important information source for those working in research and development, looking to gain a greater understanding of how nanotechnology is being used to create cheaper, more efficient products in a range of industry sectors.

• Explains how different classes of nanomaterials are being used to create cheaper, more efficient products
• Explores the environmental impacts of using a variety of nanomaterials
• Discusses the challenges faced by engineers looking to integrate nanotechnology in new product development