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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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Other Authors: Tripathi, Durgesh Kumar, (Editor), Ahmad, Parvaiz, (Editor), Sharma, Shivesh, (Editor), Chauhan, Devendra Kumar, (Editor), Dubey, N. K., (Editor)
Language:English
Published: London : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2018]
Subjects:
Nanostructured materials.
Nanoparticles.
Biological systems.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Reference.
Electronic books.
Online Access:ScienceDirect
Table of Contents:
  • 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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