There is a need for an integrated approach to solving and mitigating environmental problems using colloid science technologies and considering the relationship between air, water and soil. This book covers basic to advanced topics on the use of colloidal materials and related technologies with emphasis on bio-based colloids.
The introduction establishes the book scope and significance in the modern world including information on current applications of colloidal materials to environmental sustainability, basic concepts in colloidal science focused on the relevant physical chemistry such as surface tension, surface energy, self-assembly mechanisms, colloid stability and the main aspects related to their safe application. The following chapters are organized according to three main topics: application of colloids for air, water and soil monitoring and sustainable remediation.
Contributing to the understanding of how colloidal materials can be used now and, in the future, to solve environmental problems, this book will be of interest to a broad audience, from material scientists to environmental scientists.
Introduction
The Behaviour of Colloidal Particles at Environmental Compartments
Development of Air Quality Sensors
Advancing Air Sustainability: Light-induced Removal of Airborne Pollutants
Air Purification by Means of Colloid-based Air Filters
CO2 Adsorption: Leveraging Colloidal Systems as a Strategic Approach
Colloids and Solar Energy Interactions
Origin and Composition of Main Water Contaminants
Self-assembled Structures for Water Remediation
Supramolecular Structures Containing Carbon Quantum Dots for Simultaneous Removal and Detection of Contaminants in Water
Porous Structures for Water Remediation
Nanocomposites for Magnetic Assisted Water Treatment Adsorption Technologies
Colloidal Materials and Their Crucial Role in Soil Sustainability: An Integrated Approach
Colloid-mediated Transport of Contaminants Through Soils
Contribution of Colloids to Soil and Sustainability
Aspects of Colloidal Technologies in Soil Nutrition
Concluding remarks
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