Graphene in the Environment - Green Solutions for Heavy Metal Contamination

This book explores the use of graphene in heavy metal cleanup. The introductory chapter contains enough information for understanding graphene, including its synthesis, characterisation, and amazing mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. The risks of compounds like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic are also explained, along with the dangerous effects of heavy metals. The next chapters go into great detail about the ways by which graphene expertly adsorbs heavy metal ions. The ability of graphene to absorb heavy metals and the extraordinary adsorption characteristics that explain graphene s efficiency in heavy metal removal are well explained. This book also shows how graphene may be dynamically combined with other materials to create potent nanocomposites with improved heavy metal cleanup capabilities. The environmental and safety implications of these ground-breaking solutions are also well given in detail. In addition to discussing the potential environmental issues associated with the discharge of graphene particles, the complexity of graphene dispersion, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are also covered. This book ends by looking towards the future prospects of how graphene will change its role in heavy metal cleaning and continue to advance in the same domain.
This book is an attempt to explore a cutting-edge area of materials science and environmental protection. It connects the extraordinary qualities of graphene, and heavy metal contamination in pursuit of a cleaner environment and is a good resource for scholars, academicians, and environmental practitioners by revealing a thorough examination of the crucial part that graphene plays in tackling heavy metal contamination.

Sommario

1. : Introduction to Graphene and Heavy Metal Contamination.- 2.Graphene-Based Adsorption Strategies for Heavy Metal Removal.- 3.Graphene Nanocomposites and Their Role in Heavy Metal Clean-up.- 4.Challenges and Future Directions in Graphene-Based Heavy Metal Remediation.

Info autore

Dr. Priyanka Mahajan is an Assistant Professor at the University Centre for Research and Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. With over nine years of academic and research experience, she brings expertise in plant sciences, particularly in eco-physiology. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Panjab University, Chandigarh, where her research focused on mitigating the phytotoxic effects of hexavalent chromium in cereal crops using Beta-pinene, a natural monoterpene. A Gold Medalist in her M.Sc. (Botany), Dr. Mahajan has published 18 high-impact research and review articles, authored five book chapters, and edited two books. She has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, showcasing her commitment to advancing plant science research and education.
Dr. Virat Khanna is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education and scientific research. He has authored over 70 publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science. His research contributions span nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainable development. Dr. Khanna has served as an editor for multiple books and conference proceedings with leading international publishers, including Springer, CRC Press, IGI Global, and Bentham Science. He is actively involved in scholarly publishing and currently serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (Nature Group) and Discover Nano (Springer). Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Editor for the Journal of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, both published by Wiley. As a recognised leader in his field, Dr. Khanna is the Book Series Editor for Recent Advances in Materials for Nanotechnology, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). He has also guest-edited several special issues for renowned international journals, including those published by Springer and De Gruyter. Dr. Khanna has delivered numerous invited seminars, keynote addresses, and workshops at prestigious international conferences. His contributions to research and academia have been recognised with multiple best research paper awards.

Riassunto

This book explores the use of graphene in heavy metal cleanup. The introductory chapter contains enough information for understanding graphene, including its synthesis, characterisation, and amazing mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. The risks of compounds like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic are also explained, along with the dangerous effects of heavy metals. The next chapters go into great detail about the ways by which graphene expertly adsorbs heavy metal ions. The ability of graphene to absorb heavy metals and the extraordinary adsorption characteristics that explain graphene’s efficiency in heavy metal removal are well explained. This book also shows how graphene may be dynamically combined with other materials to create potent nanocomposites with improved heavy metal cleanup capabilities. The environmental and safety implications of these ground-breaking solutions are also well given in detail. In addition to discussing the potential environmental issues associated with the discharge of graphene particles, the complexity of graphene dispersion, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are also covered. This book ends by looking towards the future prospects of how graphene will change its role in heavy metal cleaning and continue to advance in the same domain.
This book is an attempt to explore a cutting-edge area of materials science and environmental protection. It connects the extraordinary qualities of graphene, and heavy metal contamination in pursuit of a cleaner environment and is a good resource for scholars, academicians, and environmental practitioners by revealing a thorough examination of the crucial part that graphene plays in tackling heavy metal contamination.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Virat Khanna, Priyanka Mahajan
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 19.08.2025
• EAN: 9783031967078
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3196707-8
• Pagine: 175
• Illustrazioni: Approx. 175 p. 40 illus.
• Serie: Environmental Science and Engineering
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Tecnica > Meccanica, tecnica di produzione; Umwelt, Medizinische Toxikologie, Sustainable Development, Materialwissenschaft, Industrielle Chemie und Chemietechnologie, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Materials science, Environmental Sciences, Nanomaterials, Toxicology, heavy metals, Environmental Remediation, Adsorption Techniques