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Nanotechnology for Green and Clean Technology: Recent Developments

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Abstract

Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing science of producing and utilizing nanoparticles such as nano-sized silver particles. Nanoparticles compared to bulk materials exhibit improved characteristics due to their size, distribution, and morphology and are used in various scientific fields.

Now, engineers are studying ways by which it can be made beneficial to the environment. There are general perceptions that nanotechnology will have a significant impact on developing “clean” and “green” technologies with considerable environmental benefits and this has been branded as “Green Technology.” The meaning of green technology is that the technology is environmental friendly developed in such a way that it doesn’t disturb our environment and conserves natural resources. The objectives of nanotechnology are to create eco-friendly processes and products. Conflicting with this positive message is the growing body of research that raises questions about the potentially negative effects of engineered nanoparticles on human health and environment. The main aim of this review is to give an overview of green technology in association with nanotechnology and its complications and benefits.

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Abbreviations

AFM:

Atomic force microscope

AgNP’s:

Silver nanoparticles

CNT:

Carbon nanotubes

DLS:

Dynamic light scattering

FT synthesis:

Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

ILCD:

International Reference Life Cycle Data System

LCA:

Life cycle assessment

QD:

Quantum Dot

STM:

Scanning tunneling microscope

SWCNT:

Single-walled carbon nanotube

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  1. Department of Physics, Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

    Surbhi Sharma

  2. Research and Innovation, CT Group of Institutions, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

    Vaneet Kumar

  3. Department of Biotechnology, CTIPS, C.T. Institute of Engineering, Management and Technology, Shahpur, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

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Sharma, S., Kumar, V., Saruchi (2023). Nanotechnology for Green and Clean Technology: Recent Developments. In: Shanker, U., Hussain, C.M., Rani, M. (eds) Handbook of Green and Sustainable Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69023-6_61-1

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