Azamal Husen (Ed.) Nanomaterials from Agricultural and Horticultural Products

Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 2023. — 295 p.Agricultural and horticultural based product or production acts as the primary pillar of the developing economy. The major agricultural products are broadly grouped into foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials, while horticultural crops include fruits, vegetables, medicinal, aromatic, and ornamental plants. Global population has increased many folds, and thus higher production of agricultural, as well as horticultural products, and, at the same time, waste material production are also accelerated. Thus, sustainable utilization of each kind of waste material is more desirable. In this concern, the past decade has witnessed a phenomenal rise in nanotechnology research due to its wide range of applications in almost every area of science and technology.
The unique features of nanoparticles and/or nanomaterials make them suitable for such kind of wide range of applications, for instance, in food science and technology, agriculture and forestry sectors, cosmetics products, medical science, and materials science. These particles are thought to have been present on earth naturally since their origin in the form of soil, water, volcanic dust, and minerals. Besides their natural origin, they have been also synthesized by using physical, chemical, and biological means. Quite often, it has been noticed that the nanoparticles and/or nanomaterials when manufactured using biological means are eco-friendly and cost-effective. Thus, various kinds of metal and metaloxide nanomaterials obtained from agricultural or horticultural sources and/or waste products are explored, together with their specific applications. The use of nanoparticles in the food sector involves food processing and preservation and food packaging. In agriculture, nanomaterials are being utilized for the production of nano-fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, sensors, and so on. In medicine, nanomaterials involve the production of various antibacterial, antifungal, anti-plasmodial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, antidiabetic, and antioxidant agents. They are also useful for the early detection of life-threatening diseases such as cancer. Besides, nanomaterials have also been used for bioremediation due to their capacity to degrade various pollutants such as organic dyes and chemicals. Thus, given the diverse scope of nanoscience, and sustainable use of agricultural and horticultural products, different countries are investing in the discipline of nanotechnology to obtain useful products for various purposes. At the same time, the current developments and safety issues over the use of nanomaterials cannot be ignored and have been discussed in this book.
Taken together, the book in hand covers a wide range of topics as mentioned above. It incorporates chapters that the authors have skillfully crafted with clarity and precision, reviewing up-to-date literature with lucid illustrations. The book would cater to the need of graduate students as a textbook and simultaneously be useful for both novices and experienced scientists and/or researchers working in the discipline of agricultural engineering, horticultural engineering, agricultural science, horticultural science, environmental engineering, waste management, nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, nanoscience, materials science, biotechnology, molecular plant biology, crop biochemistry, biotechnology, and many other interdisciplinary subjects. The book in hand is also helpful to the researcher and scientist working on minimizing environmental pollution, especially in organic waste management. It should also inspire industrialists and policymakers associated with agricultural and horticultural product management.
I extend my sincere thanks to all the contributors for their timely responses and excellent contributions. Finally, my special thanks go to Shagufta, Zaara, Mehwish, and Huzaifa for providing their time and overall extended support to put everything together. I shall be happy to receive comments and criticism, if any, from subject experts and general readers of this book.Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites in Agricultural and Horticultural Sectors. Y. D. Franco-Aguirre, W. Y. Villastrigo-Lopez, M. D. Davila-Medina, M. E. Castañeda-Flores, R. I. Narro Cespedes, S. C. Esparza Gonzalez, R. Herrera-Rodriguez, and A. Sáenz-Galindo
Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles from Vegetables and Their Waste Materials for Diverse Application. Shivam Sharma, Anuj Choudhary, Viveka Katoch, D. R. Chaudhary, Radhika Sharma, Antul Kumar, Payal Sharma, Satyakam Guha, Anand Sonkar, and Sahil Mehta
Synthesis of Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles from Vegetables and Their Waste Materials for Diverse Applications. A. P. C. Ribeiro, Isabelle Zheng, and M. M. Alves
Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles from Fruits and Their Waste Materials for Diverse Applications. Radhika Sharma, Manik Devgan, Arshdeep Kaur, Antul Kumar, Taruna Suthar, Anuj Choudhary, Satyakam Guha, Anand Sonkar, and Sahil Mehta
Green Synthesis of Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles from Fruits and Their Waste Materials for Diverse Applications. Anam Khan, Reena Vishvakarma, Poonam Sharma, Swati Sharma, and Archana Vimal
Palm Waste Utilisation for Nanoparticles Synthesis and Their Various Application. Radwa A. El-Salamony
Rice Straw Waste Utilization for Nanoparticles Synthesis and Their Various Applications. Daljeet Kaur, Amarjit Singh, Sunita Dalal, and Jitender Sharma
Wheat Straw Waste Utilization for Nanoparticles Synthesis and Their Various Applications. Aditi Sharma, Abhinav Sharma, Priyanka Kashyap, Payal Dhyani, and Manu Pant
Maize Waste Utilization for Nanoparticles Synthesis and Their Various Application. Harshita Shand, Rittick Mondal, Suvankar Ghorai, and Amit Kumar Mandal
Various Metabolites and or Bioactive Compounds from Vegetables, and Their Use Nanoparticles Synthesis, and Applications. Noureddine Chaachouay, Abdelhamid Azeroual, Bouchaib Bencherki, Allal Douira, and Lahcen Zidane
Various Metabolites and Bioactive Compounds from Fruits, and Their Use in Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications. Arshi Siddiqui, Pragyesh Dixit, Hira Moid, and Uzma Afaq
Various Agriculture Crop Plant-Based Bioactive Compounds and Their Use in Nanomaterial Synthesis and Applications. Anil Patani, Ashish Patel, Dharmendra Prajapati, Noopur Khare, and Sachidanand Singh
Fruit and Vegetable Peels for Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications. Samandeep Kaur, H. K. Chopra, and P. S. Panesar
Grass and Their Waste Products for Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications. Anurag Tiwari, Kajal Pandey, Sachidanand Singh, and Sonam Chawla
Future Prospective and Risk Factors Associated with the Use of Nanoparticles. Senari N. Wijesooriya, Nadun H. Madanayake, and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya