"Nanotechnology: Journey from Laboratory to Society" provides an insightful and comprehensive look into the transformative world of nanotechnology. This book delves into how manipulating matter at the nanoscale is revolutionizing industries and research disciplines globally. It explores the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and their diverse applications across fields such as healthcare, energy, environment, sensing, food science, agriculture, and manufacturing. Each chapter reflects recent advancements, highlighting how nanotechnology fosters innovation and addresses complex societal challenges.

Contributions from experts offer cutting-edge research and perspectives, illuminating the pathways from laboratory discoveries to real-world applications. The book also engages with critical discussions on safety concerns, future prospects, and the challenges of integrating nanotechnology into everyday life. Whether for seasoned researchers, students eager to explore nanotechnology, or curious readers interested in its societal impact, this volume serves as a comprehensive and accessible resource, underscoring the profound potential of nanotechnology in shaping the future.

Dr. Namita Ashish Singh is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Microbiology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. She studied Masters in Microbiology from Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar. She did her doctoral study in Life Science (Biotechnology) at Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab. She has more than fourteen years of research, industrial and teaching experience. She is having two Indian patents on Aflatoxin M1 and Enteroccoci in milk to her credit. She has published more than twenty publications in International and National reputed journals along with twelve book chapters. Her current research focuses on applied microbiology and food safety. She has handled two research projects sanctioned by UGC and RUSA, MHRD, Delhi.  She has many prestigious awards to his credit like Dr. C.M. Singh Memorial NABS-Best Research Paper Award by NABS, Chennai, India, Certificate of appreciation by DST Rajasthan, Best Paper Award by Indian Dairy Association (20000 Cash Prize), Best Inventor award, by Microbiologists Society India etc.

Dr Rama Kanwar Khangarot earned her doctorate degree in Chemistry from IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India in 2012 under the supervision of Professor Krishna P. Kaliappan.  She subsequently held a postdoctoral position in the lab of Professor Barbara Zajc at City College of New York, NY, USA. Then she joined the Department of Chemistry, IISER Bhopal, India, as a research associate, and worked with Professor V. K. Singh. Later, she worked at Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan as an Assistant Professor. Afterwards, she has moved to Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, and has been working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. Her research interests focus on the synthesis of biologically active molecules and nanomaterials. Her work has been featured in numerous highly regarded international journals. She has contributed chapters to multiple national and international books as an author.

Dr. Girima Nagda is currently working as Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, University College of Science, Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU), Udaipur Rajasthan. She completed her M.Sc. in Zoology with specialization in Cell and Molecular Biology in the year 2004 and received Gold Medal for standing first in Mohanlal Sukhadia University. She cleared her CSIR-NET exam in the year 2004. She has been awarded Ph.D. degree by Mohanlal Sukhadia University in the year 2012. She has 15 years of UG and PG teaching experience. Her research areas include Nanotechnology, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology etc. She is handling one RUSA MHRD project on “Pesticide Residue Analysis in Fruits and Vegetables” as a Co-PI. She has published about 14 research/review articles in reputed international and national journals and 8 chapters in edited books.

1 Fabrication Strategies for Nanomaterials: Top-down, Bottom-up an Hybrid Approaches Manisha Khandelwal, Gangotri Pemawat and Rama Kanwar Khangarot

2 Metal Nanostructures in Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy: A Promising Approach for Chemical Detection Priya Jasrotia, Tanuj Kumar and Jyoti

3 Nanomaterials for Sensing and Detection Riddhi Garg, Vandana Jhalora, Harshita Sachdeva and Renu Bist

4 Nanomaterials Unleashed: Revolutionizing Analytical Capabilities in Sensing and Detection Sunita Panchawat, Joohee Pradhan and Deepika Bairagee

5 Nanoparticle Immune Interactions: Insights from Diverse Living Species Arpit Sharma, Abhinav Saxena, Mansimran Kaur Randhaw, Gurlovleen Kaur, Robin Bansal, Amandeep Singh, Diksha Garg, Palki Sahib Kaur and Rajinder Kaur

6 Nanoparticulate Metal Composites Particles: Future Prospects and Therapeutic Implications in Acne Treatment Ajay Kumar Shukla, Vimal Kumar Yadav, Manish Kumar, Sunita Panchawat, and Joohee Pradhan

7 Nanomedicine and Healthy Gut Habiba Bano

8 Nanotechnology Used for Detection of Parasitic Diseases Sanweer Khatoon, Naresh Kumar and Nirmala

9 Applications of Nanotechnology in Medical Science Palak Chawla

10 Nanotechnology in Food Production, Processing and Preservation Navpreet Kaur

11 Unveiling the Potential of Nanotechnology in Food Additives Manvik Joshi and Kamalesh Kumar Meena

12 Microbial Mediated Nanoparticles to Clean Environmental Contaminants A Green Nano-bioremediation Approach Jyoti Gulia, Amit Lath, Nater Pal Singh and Anita Rani Santal

13 Nanoremediation: An Approach of Nanotechnology for Remediation of Heavy Metals Vandna Kumari, and Narendra Kumar

14 Cleaner and Greener Nanotechnology Based Approaches for Wastewater Remediation Riddhi M. Kathrotiya, Bhargav Raval, Shivani Yagnik Raval and Vikram H. Raval

15 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Pioneering Sustainable Green Synthesis & Diverse Environmental Applications Ayushi Bhatnagar, Rama Kanwar Khangarot and Gangotri Pemawat

16 Nanotechnology: A Step Towards Sustainable Agriculture Kavita and Yogesh Kumar Verma

17 Nanobiopesticides a Promising Alternative to Chemical Pesticides Tripta Jain, Deepali Chittora, Pushpa Gehlot, Jyoti Yadav and Poonam Meena

18 Nanotechnology: Research, Patenting Trends and Challenges Namita Ashish Singh, Jaya, Shakshi, Nafees Ahmad, Chhavi Bhalothia and Girima Nagda
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