Surfactants are often completely invisible to us and yet they are present in almost every chemical that we use in our daily life. They are found in toothpastes, cosmetics, sunscreens, mayonnaise, detergents, and an array of cleaning products. Traditional surfactants are known to have adverse environmental impacts spurring research into eco-friendly and cost-effective surfactants from renewable resources. Surfactants from Renewable Raw Materials examines the class of surfactants synthesized using plant-based raw materials detailing their properties, applications, bioavailability, and biodegradability. The concluding chapter reviews patent activity over the last decade. Additional features include: Addresses the tremendous variation found in the raw materials used to synthesize commercially available surfactants. Explores the selection of raw materials based upon the desired hydrophobic group or hydrophilic group to be incorporated into the product. Examines the characteristics and medicinal applications of pulmonary surfactants in preterm babies as well as their probable contribution in COVID-19 Discusses the biodegradability of surfactants to assist with the determination of truly green surfactants. This comprehensive reference will prove indispensable for professional and academic researchers creating or working with bio-based surfactants.

Nanopesticides, Nanoherbicides, and Nanofertilizers: Formulations and Applications demonstrates the potential for nanomaterials to revolutionize modern agriculture to become more sustainable. A team of expert scientists explain how the nanoformulation of traditionally used herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides can enable large-scale crop protection from unwanted weeds and pests as well at the environmental side effects that are caused by the bulk application of chemicals. The volume demonstrates how nanomaterials like hydroxyapatite, clay minerals, zeolites, polyacrylic acid and many more have been successfully used to develop fertilizers that promote a slower release of chemicals due to the unique properties of nanomaterials. Their use in lower concentrations helps in decreasing the toxicity to non-targeted organisms as well as lowering the risk of environmental degradation. Features: • Categorically discusses the formulations and applications of nanopestides, nanoherbicides, and nanofertilizers, as well as their impact on the environment. • Features chapters on patent landscape, environmental acceptability, and environmental risks. • Addresses degradation of nanoparticles as well expected toxicity and drawback of nanomaterial-based pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. This book is essential reading for both researchers and professionals working in the fields of Biotechnology, Nanomaterials and Agricultural Chemistry. Dr. Anjali Gupta is Professor and Researcher in the Division of Chemistry, Galgotias University, India. Dr. Divya Bajpai Tripathy is Professor and Researcher in the Division of Forensic Science, Galgotias University, India. Dr. Gaurav Kumar is Associate Professor in Clinical Research Division, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, India, as well as Research Coordinator, Ph.D. Coordinator and Institution's Innovation Council In-Charge at the same institution. Dr. Pooja Agarwal – is Professor in the Division of Chemistry, Galgotias University, India. Dr. Anujit Ghosal is researcher at Richardson Centre for Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, Department of Food & Human Nutritional Sciences, The University of Manitoba, Canada.

Consolidates different aspects of nanoparticles like synthesis and types of nanotherapeutics in a detailed manner Presents categorical classification of nanoparticles as therapeutics Covers the sustainability of nanotherapeutics Reviews fabrication and advancement of all categories of nanotherapeutics Discusses specific applications such as in cancer therapy, skin treatments, and targeted drug delivery

Provides a platform related to fabrication and advancement of all categories of polymeric biomaterials Explores advancement of pertinent biomedical and drug delivery systems Includes a wide range of biomaterials and its application in diversified fields Gives out environmental justification of green biopolymers and their applications in water remediation Discusses advanced applications of bio-composite polymers viz. food packaging and anti-corrosive coatings