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The word "titanic" reminds one of the majestic ship Titanic and
James Cameron's epic romance movie Titanic-in many cases the film
first and the ship next. The Titanic was the world's largest
passenger ship when it entered service, measuring 269 m (882 feet)
in length, and the largest man-made moving object on earth. The
colossal ship and the epic movie inspired the authors, Susai
Rajendran (professor of chemistry) and Gurmeet Singh (a renowned
academic administrator and an internationally reputed expert in the
field of corrosion science and smart materials) to study why the
Titanic collapsed. The main reason seems to be bimetallic
corrosion, also known as galvanic corrosion. This book discusses
various aspects of galvanic corrosion, namely causes, consequences,
methods of control, and case studies. It also reports research on
the causes of corrosion of the sunken ship, including
microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and metallurgical
failure. The book is a great reference for research scholars in the
field of corrosion, graduate- and postgraduate-level students, the
general public, and marine engineers.
Nanosensors for Smart Agriculture covers new breakthroughs in smart
agriculture, highlighting new technologies, such as the internet of
things, big data and artificial intelligence. In addition, the book
provides the many advantages of nanosensors over their micro
counterparts, such as lower power consumption, higher sensitivity,
lower concentration of analytes, and smaller interaction distances
between the object and sensor. Sections provide information on
fundamental design concepts and emerging applications of
nanosensors in smart agriculture. The book highlights how, when
cultivating soil, nanosensors and their wireless networks can be
used for soil quality monitoring (moisture/herbicides/organic
compound/trace metals monitoring in soil, etc. Other applications
cover how smart nanosensors can be used for virus detection and
hygiene/pathogen controls in livestocks, their use as active
transport tracking devices for smart tracking and tracing, and
other various applications, such as (i) nanochips for identity
(radio frequency identification), (ii) food inspection, (iii)
intelligent food packaging, and (iv) smart storage. This is an
important reference source for materials scientists and
agricultural engineers who are looking to understand more about how
nanosensor technology can be used to create more efficient and
sustainable agricultural systems.
Nanotechnology in the Beverage industry: Fundamentals and
Applications looks at how nanotechnology is being used to enhance
water quality, as well as how the properties of nanomaterials can
be used to create different properties in both alcoholic and
no-alcoholic drinks and enhance the biosafety of both drinks and
their packaging. This is an important reference for materials
scientists, engineers, food scientists and microbiologists who want
to learn more about how nanotechnology is being used to enhance
beverage products. As active packaging technology, nanotechnology
can increase shelf-life and maintain the quality of beverages. In
the field of water treatment, nanomaterials offer new routes to
address challenges.
Nanotoxicity: Prevention, and Antibacterial Applications of
Nanomaterials focuses on the fundamental concepts for cytotoxicity
and genotoxicity of nanomaterials. It sheds more light on the
underlying phenomena and fundamental mechanisms through which
nanomaterials interact with organisms and physiological media. The
book provides good guidance for toxic prevention methods and
management in the manufacture/application/disposal. The book also
discusses the potential applications of nanomaterials-based
antibiotics. The potential toxic effects of nanomaterials result
not only from the type of base materials, but also from their size/
ligands/surface chemical modifications. This book discusses why
different classes of nanomaterials display toxic properties, and
what can be done to mitigate this toxicity. It also explores how
nanomaterials are being used as antimicrobial agents, being used to
purify air and water, and counteract a range of infectious
diseases. This is an important reference for materials scientists,
environmental scientists and biomedical scientists, who are seeking
to gain a greater understanding of how nanomaterials can be used to
combat toxic agents, and how the toxicity of nanomaterials
themselves can best be mitigated.
Nanotechnology is key to the design and manufacture of the new
generation of cosmetics. Nanotechnology can enhance the performance
and properties of cosmetics, including colour, transparency,
solubility, texture, and durability. Sunscreen products, such as UV
nano-filters, nano-TiO2 and nano-ZnO particles, can offer an
advantage over their traditional counterparts due to their broad
UV-protection and non-cutaneous side effects. For perfumes,
nano-droplets can be found in cosmetic products including Eau de
Toilette and Eau de Parfum. Nanomaterials can also be used in
cosmetics as transdermal drug delivery systems. By using smart
nanocontainers, active compounds such as vitamins, antioxidants,
nutrients, and anti-inflammatory, anti-infective agents, can be
delivered effectively. These smart nanocontainers are typically
related with the smart releasing property for their embedded active
substances. These smart releases could be obtained by using the
smart coatings as their outer nano-shells. These nano-shells could
prevent the direct contact between these active agents and the
adjacent local environments. Nanocosmetics: Fundamentals,
Applications and Toxicity explores the formulation design concepts
and emerging applications of nanocosmetics. The book also focuses
on the mitigation or prevention of their potential nanotoxicity,
potential global regulatory challenges, and the technical
challenges of mass implementation. It is an important reference
source for materials scientists and pharmaceutical scientists
looking to further their understanding of how nanotechnology is
being used for the new generation of cosmetics.
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