Nanotechnology and the Environment

Like the last Industrial Revolution, the nanotechnology revolution may affect our environment. Nanotechnology and the Environment provides a fundamental understanding of the properties of nanoscale materials, their fate and transport in the environment and in wastewater, and the implications for worker safety and the environment. It includes a comprehensive overview of developing environmental regulations. This text also discusses the current and potential use of nanomaterials for environmental remediation. A focus on six common nanomaterials provides a cohesive presentation of the most critical issues associated with nanotechnology, as well as a framework for the reader to understand and apply the information.