The book provides an extensive examination of the fundamental and practical aspects of nanotechnology in the field of agricultural science. It presents a comprehensive overview of the history of nanotechnology, key concepts, definitions, and various types of nanomaterials, along with their unique properties. The book also covers the synthesis of nanomaterials through physical, chemical, and biological methods, as well as the characterization of these materials using microscopic, spectroscopic, and other techniques. This publication is an invaluable resource for students in Agricultural Sciences, including those studying Horticulture, Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries.
1. Nanotechnology Basics 2. Synthesis of Nanomaterials 3. Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles 4. Synthesis of Iron (III) Oxide Nanoparticles 5. Synthesis of Nano (Silver) Ag 6. Synthesis of Chitosan/Nanosilica Coating Solution 7.Equilibrium Water Absorbency of Hydrogel 8. Zerovalent (nZVI) Nanostructures Application in Heavy Metal Decontamination 9. Nanocomposite Technology 10. Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles 11. Biological Synthesis of Phosphorus Nanoparticles 12. Biological Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles 13. Phytogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles 14.Green Synthesis of Zero Valent Iron (Fe) (nZVI) 15. Chemical Synthesis vs Green Synthesis 16. Nanoscale Characterization Techniques 17.Structure Determination by X-Ray Diffraction 18. Interaction of Electron with Matter