Table of Contents
1 Cover
6 Preface
7 Foreword
8 1 Nanotechnology‐Based Research Priorities for Global Sustainability 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Medicine 1.3 Food and Agriculture 1.4 Human Health and the Environment 1.5 Industry 1.6 Further Training 1.7 Conclusion References
9 2 The Road to Sustainable Nanotechnology: Challenges, Progress, and Opportunities 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Road to Sustainability in Nanotechnology 2.3 Development of New Capabilities for Sustainable Environment and Health 2.4 Conclusion References
10 3 Opportunities and Challenges for Green and Eco‐Friendly Nanotechnology in Twenty‐First Century 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Related Works 3.3 Objectives and Research Methodology 3.4 Global Sustainable Development Goals 3.5 Concept and Characteristics of Ideal Technology 3.6 Contribution of Universal Technologies on Achieving Sustainability Developmental Goals 3.7 Risks Associated with Nanotechnology 3.8 How Nanotechnology Can Be Made Green and Eco‐Friendly 3.9 Green Nanotechnology in Primary Industry Sector 3.10 Green Nanotechnology (GNT) in Secondary Industry Sector 3.11 Green Nanotechnology in Tertiary Industry Sector 3.12 Green Nanotechnology in Quaternary Industry Sector 3.13 Challenges in Managing Nanotechnology Innovations 3.14 How Green Nanotechnology Is Different and Secured to Achieve All 17 Sustainable Development Goals of UN 3.15 Conclusion References
11 4 Improving the Sustainability of Biobased Products Using Nanotechnology 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Biopolymers 4.3 Nanotechnology in Environmental Remediation 4.4 Methods to Assess Sustainability of Nanotechnology 4.5 Bionanocomposites 4.6 Methods of Production of Bionanocomposites 4.7 Applications of Biobased Nanotechnology 4.8 Expert Opinion 4.9 Conclusion References
12 5 Improving Sustainable Environment of Biopolymers Using Nanotechnology 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Different Class of Biopolymers 5.3 Sources and Preparation of Biopolymers 5.4 Biopolymer Nanoparticles 5.5 Fabrication Methodologies 5.6 Nanotechnology and Biopolymer Composites with a Sustainable Approach 5.7 Characterization of Nanoparticles 5.8 Applications of Biopolymers 5.9 The Role of Biopolymers for Sustainable Development 5.10 Conclusion References
13 6 Toward Eco‐friendly Nanotechnology‐based Polymers for Drug Delivery Applications 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Eco‐friendly Biodegradable Polymers and Their Nanotechnology‐based Drug Delivery Applications 6.3 Future Prospects of Eco‐friendly Polymers for Drug Delivery Applications