Nanomaterials in plants, algae, and microorganisms : concepts and controversies. Volume 1 /

Nanomaterials in Plants, Algae and Microorganisms: Concepts and Controversies: Volume One discusses the vast amount of nanomaterials that have been released into the environment in a relatively short amount of time. There is a need to understand what the implications to the health of our biota and e...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Tripathi, Durgesh Kumar (Editor ), Ahmad, Parvaiz (Editor ), Sharma, Shivesh (Editor ), Chauhan, Devendra Kumar (Editor ), Dubey, N. K. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2018]
Temas:
Nanostructured materials.
Nanoparticles.
Biological systems.
Nanostructures
Nanoparticles
Nanomat�eriaux.
Nanoparticules.
Syst�emes biologiques.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Reference.
Biological systems
Nanostructured materials
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Machine generated contents note: 1. Availability and Risk Assessment of Nanoparticles in Living Systems: A Virtue or a Peril? / Jose R. Peralta-Videa
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Sources of NPs in the Environment
  • 1.3. Global Extension and Economic Impacts of Natural and Engineered NPs
  • 1.4. Forecasting the Potential Risk Associated With NPs
  • 1.5. NP Toxicities in Microorganisms, Plants, and Humans
  • 1.6. Environmental Fate of NPs
  • 1.7. Concluding Remarks and Future Perspective
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 2. Plant-Based Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Impact / S. Rajeshkumar
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Plant-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
  • 2.3. Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Plants
  • 2.4. Plant-Assisted Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
  • 2.5. Other Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Plant Sources
  • 2.6. Conclusion and Future Prospects
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 3. Potential of Spectroscopic Techniques in the Characterization of "Green Nanomaterials" / Prashant K. Rai
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Overview of Methods for Synthesis of Nanoparticles
  • 3.3. Source for Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials
  • 3.4. Factors Governing Synthesis of Green Nanoparticles and Their Analysis
  • 3.5. Overview of Spectroscopic Techniques Applicable to Nanoparticle Analysis
  • 3.6. Summary
  • References
  • 4. DNA in Nanotechnology: Approaches and Developments / Rajeshwar P. Sin Ha
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Synthesis of DNA Nanostructures
  • 4.3. Characterization
  • 4.4. Correction of Sequence Mismatch
  • 4.5. DNA Nanostructures in Biological Applications
  • 4.6. Drug Delivery Applications
  • 4.7. DNA Nanotechnology in Cancer
  • 4.8. Role in Solving Mathematical Problems
  • 4.9. Biosensors
  • 4.10. Technical Challenges
  • 4.11. Conclusion and Future Perspectives
  • References
  • 5. Plant Response to Engineered Nanoparticles / Praveen Kumar
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Size is Not the Only Criterion
  • 5.3. Method of Application and Entry of Nanoparticles Into Plants
  • 5.4. Biotransformation of Nanoparticles in Plants
  • 5.5. Effects of Nanoparticles
  • 5.6. Effect on Abiotic and Biotic Stress
  • 5.7. Effects of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
  • 5.8. Nanobiotechnology
  • 5.9. Practical Possibilities and the Way Forward
  • References
  • 6. Nanoparticle-Induced Morphological Responses of Roots and Shoots of Plants / Seyed M. Talebi
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Effects of Diverse Nanoparticles on Growth and Development of Plants
  • References
  • 7. Recent Progress of Nanotoxicology in Plants / Muhammad Azhar
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Role of Nanoparticles in Agriculture
  • 7.3. Types and Characteristics of Toxic Nanoparticles
  • 7.4. Factors Affecting Phytotoxicity of Nanoparticles
  • 7.5. Phytotoxic Effects of Nanoparticles
  • 7.6. Phytotoxic Mechanism of Nanoparticles
  • 7.7. Detoxification of Nanoparticles in Plants
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 8. Exploring Plant-Mediated Copper, Iron, Titanium, and Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Impacts / Sharada Mallubhotla
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Plant-Mediated Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Their Impact on Plants and Other Living Systems
  • 8.3. Plant-Mediated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Impact on Plants and Other Living Systems
  • 8.4. Plant-Mediated Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Impacts on Plants and Other Living Systems
  • 8.5. Exploring Plant-Mediated Copper Nanoparticles and Their Impacts on Plants and Other Living Systems
  • 8.6. Conclusion and Future Prospects
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 9. Gold Nanomaterials to Plants: Impact of Bioavailability, Particle Size, and Surface Coating / Seema Nara
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Uptake and Translocation of Nanostructures in Plants
  • 9.3. Effect of Gold Nanostructures on Plants
  • 9.4. Toxicity Assessment of Gold Nanomaterials on Plants
  • 9.5. Conclusion and Future Prospects
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 10. Responses of Plants to Iron' Oxide Nanoparticles / Muhammad Azhar
  • 10.1. Introduction
  • 10.2. Composition and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
  • 10.3. Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
  • 10.4. Application Methods of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
  • 10.5. Uptake, Absorbance, Transfer, and Accumulation Mechanism of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
  • 10.6. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Plant Growth
  • 10.7. Controversies About the Phytotoxicity of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
  • References
  • 11. Effects of Rare Earth Oxide Nanoparticles on Plants / Gohar Ishaq
  • 11.1. Introduction
  • 11.2. Geological Occurrence and Sources of REONPs
  • 11.3. Characterization, Types, and Synthesis of REONPs
  • 11.4. Application of REONPs in Soil
  • 11.5. Dynamics of REONPs in Soils and Plants
  • 11.6. Effect of REONPs on Plant Growth
  • 11.7. Controversies About the Use of REONPs
  • 11.8. Prospects of REONPs
  • 11.9. Summary/Conclusions
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 12. Influence of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles (nTiO2) on Crop Plants: A Systematic Overview / Luca Marchiol
  • 12.1. Introduction
  • 12.2. Influence of nTiO2 on Plant Growth
  • 12.3. Future Research
  • 12.4. Conclusions
  • References
  • 13. Interaction of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles With Plants: Uptake, Accumulation, and Toxicity / Lucia Giorgetti
  • 13.1. Introduction
  • 13.2. Uptake Translocation and Accumulation
  • 13.3. Effect of CuO NPs on Plants
  • 13.4. Toxicity
  • 13.5. Tolerance Mechanism in Plants
  • 13.6. Conclusion and Future Remarks
  • References
  • 14. Impacts of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles (nCeO2) on Crop Plants: A Concentric Overview / Luca Marchiol
  • 14.1. Introduction
  • 14.2. Influence of nCeO2 on Plant Growth
  • 14.3. Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 15. Plant and Nanoparticle Interface at the Molecular Level: An Integrated Overview / Sheo M. Prasad
  • 15.1. Introduction
  • 15.2. Uptake and Translocation of NPs in Plants
  • 15.3. Effects of Nanoparticles on Plants
  • 15.4. Mechanism of Phytotoxicity in Plants Generated by NPs
  • 15.5. Effect of NPs on Genomics
  • 15.6. Effect of NPs on Transcriptomics
  • 15.7. Effect of NPs on Proteomics
  • 15.8. Conclusion and Future Perspectives
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 16. Nanotechnology in Crop Protection / Utpal Bora
  • 16.1. Introduction
  • 16.2. Nanotechnology and Plant Growth
  • 16.3. Nanotechnology in Crop Protection
  • 16.4. Nanotechnology in Soil and Water Management
  • 16.5. Nanotechnology in Plant Breeding and Genetic Transformation
  • 16.6. Nano-Based Diagnostic Sensors
  • 16.7. Limitation of Nanomaterials
  • 16.8. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 17. Impact of Nanoparticles on Oxidative Stress and Responsive Antioxidative Defense in Plants / Shabir H.
  • Wani
  • 17.1. Introduction
  • 17.2. Nanoparticle-Induced Oxidative Stress in Plants: Generation of ROS
  • 17.3. Oxidative Damage Caused by Generated ROS
  • 17.4. Activation of Antioxidant Machinery in Response to Nanoparticle Exposure
  • 17.5. Conclusion and Future Outlook
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 18. Nanoparticles and Organic Matter: Process and Impact / Aran Incharoensakdi
  • 18.1. Introduction
  • 18.2. Plant Components: Nature and Uses
  • 18.3. Complications in Organic Matter Conversion
  • 18.4. Nanomaterials: A New Candidate in Organic Matter Conversion
  • 18.5. Characteristics of Nanomaterials
  • 18.6. Functional Properties of Nanocatalysts for Biomass Conversion
  • 18.7. Nanoparticles: Components Determining the Functional Properties
  • 18.8. Nanoparticles on Organic Matter
  • 18.9. Further Perspectives and Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 19. Ecological Risks of Nanoparticles: Effect on Soil Microorganisms / Ramesh K. Kaul
  • 19.1. Introduction
  • 19.2. Effect of Nanoparticles on Microorganisms
  • 19.3. Physical Basis of Toxicity
  • 19.4. Biochemical Mechanisms of Nanoparticle-Induced Toxicity
  • 19.5. Conclusion and Future Perspectives
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 20. Application of Nanotechnology to Enhance the Nutrient Quality of Food Crops and Agricultural Production / Sheo M. Prasad
  • 20.1. Introduction
  • 20.2. Nanobiotechnological Materials and Their Synthesis
  • 20.3. Application of Nanobiotechnology at the Production Site (Agricultural Sector)
  • 20.4. Applications of Nanobiotechnology at the Marketing Site (Food Sector)
  • 20.5. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 21. Potential Applications and Avenues of Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture / Shivendra Sahi
  • 21.1. Introduction
  • 21.2. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development of Crops
  • 21.3. Nanotechnology in Plant Nutrition and Health
  • 21.4. Conclusion and Future Prospects
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 22. Nanoencapsulation of Essential Oils: A Possible Way for an Eco-Friendly Strategy to Control Postharvest Spoilage of Food Commodities From Pests / Nawal Kishore Dubey
  • 22.1. Introduction
  • 22.2. Techniques for Essential Oil Encapsulation
  • 22.3. Carriers/Wall Materials for Encapsulation
  • 22.4. Characterization of Micro-/Nanocapsules
  • 22.5. Conclusion and Future Prospects
  • References.

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