Nanoscience in food and agriculture. 1 (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Shivendu Ranjan, Nandita Dasgupta, Eric Lichtfouse, editors.
• Editors: (Environmental chemist), Dasgupta, Nandita; Lichtfouse, Eric
• Other Names: Ranjan, Shivendu
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Nanoagriculture and Water Quality Management; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Classification of Nanomaterials; 1.2.1 Nanoparticles; 1.2.1.1 Inorganic Nanoparticles; 1.2.1.2 Flame Spray Synthesis; 1.2.1.3 Laser Induced Gas Evaporation Method; 1.2.1.4 Plasma Based Nanoparticles Production; 1.2.1.5 Co-precipitation Method; 1.2.1.6 Sol-Gel Method for Inorganic Nanoparticles Synthesis; 1.2.2 Nanoclays; 1.2.3 Nanoemulsions; 1.2.3.1 Production of Nanoemulsion; 1.2.3.2 High-Pressure Homogenization; 1.2.3.3 Ultrasound; 1.2.3.4 High-Speed Devices 1.2.3.5 Membrane Emulsification1.2.3.6 Spontaneous Emulsification; 1.2.3.7 Solvent Displacement; 1.2.3.8 Emulsion Inversion and Phase Inversion Point; 1.3 Nanotechnology and Research Trends in Agriculture; 1.3.1 Nanoscale Carriers; 1.3.2 Fabricated Xylem Vessels; 1.3.3 Nanolignocellulosic Materials; 1.3.4 Clay Nanotubes; 1.3.5 Photocatalysis; 1.3.6 Nanobioremediation; 1.3.7 Disinfectants; 1.3.8 Wastewater Treatment; 1.3.9 Nanobarcode Technology; 1.3.9.1 Biological Applications of Nanobarcodes; 1.3.9.2 Non-Biological Applications of Nanobarcodes; 1.3.9.3 Quantum Dots for Staining Bacteria 1.3.10 Biosensors1.3.10.1 Rapid Detection Biosensors; 1.3.10.2 Enzymatic Biosensors; 1.3.11 Electronic Nose; 1.3.12 Gold Nanoparticles; 1.4 Nanotechnology and Research Trends in Water Quality Management; 1.4.1 Nano-oligodynamic Metallic Particles; 1.4.2 Photocatalysis; 1.4.3 Desalination; 1.4.4 Removal of Heavy Metals; 1.4.5 Wireless Nanosensors; 1.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Nanotechnology Definitions, Research, Industry and Property Rights; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Nanoparticles Types; 2.1.1.1 Liposomes; 2.1.1.2 Dendrimers; 2.1.1.3 Nanoshells; 2.1.1.4 Nanowires 2.1.1.5 Fullerenes Based Derivatives2.1.1.6 Quantum Dots; 2.1.1.7 Gold Nanoparticles; 2.1.1.8 Carbon Nanotube; 2.1.1.9 Nanobiosensors; 2.2 Research Innovations; 2.2.1 Nanotechnology Biomedical Applications; 2.2.2 Nanotechnology in Agri-Food Production; 2.2.2.1 Nanotechnology for Crop Improvement; 2.2.2.2 Nanofoods; 2.2.3 Nanofertilizers; 2.2.4 Nanotechnological Applications in Agrowaste Reduction and Biofuels; 2.2.5 Nanoagrochemicals; 2.2.6 Nanomaterials Based Biosensor for Bacterial Contaminants in Milk; 2.2.7 Nanotechnology in Oil Industry; 2.2.8 Nanotechnology in Gas Industry 2.2.9 Nanotechnology in Textile Industry2.2.10 Nanotechnology in Food Industry; 2.2.11 Nanotechnology Based Cosmeceuticals; 2.3 Intellectual Property Rights in Nanotechnology; 2.3.1 Intellectual Property Rights Types; 2.3.1.1 Patent; 2.3.1.2 Copyright; 2.3.1.3 Industrial Design Right; 2.3.1.4 Plant Breeders' Rights; 2.3.1.5 Trademark; 2.3.1.6 Trade Dress; 2.3.1.7 Trade Secrets; 2.3.2 Issues and Challenges; 2.3.2.1 Broad Claims and Patents on Basic Inventions; 2.3.2.2 Multi-disciplinary and Multi-industrial Applications; 2.3.2.3 Difficulties in Identifying Nanotechnology Patents
• Publisher Details: Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 324 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 620/.5; Life sciences; Nanotechnology; Agricultural innovations; Food industry and trade -- Technological innovations; Agricultural innovations; Food industry and trade -- Technological innovations; Nanotechnology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Reference; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Microbiology; Microbiology (non-medical); Agriculture; Technology & Engineering -- Agriculture -- General; Agricultural science; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319393032; 3319393030; 3319393022; 9783319393025
• Related ISBNs: 9783319393025
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 29, 2016).
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