Sustainable Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 Environmentally Friendly Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Biogenic Nanoparticles -- 2.2.1 Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles -- 2.2.1.1 Fungi -- 2.2.1.2 Bacteria -- 2.2.1.3 Yeasts -- 2.2.1.4 Algae -- 2.2.1.5 Actinomycetes -- 2.2.1.6 Plants -- 2.2.1.7 Carbohydrates -- 2.2.1.8 Vitamins -- 2.3 Other Synthetic Approaches and Further Consideration -- 2.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3 Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles Stabilized by the Framework of Porous Materials -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Supported Metal Nanoparticles in Catalysis -- 3.2.1 Preparation Routes of Supported Metal Nanoparticles -- 3.2.1.1 Chemical Methods -- 3.2.1.2 Physical Methods -- 3.2.1.3 Physicochemical Methods -- 3.2.2 Types of Supported Metal Nanoparticles Depending on the Nature of Support Material -- 3.2.2.1 Zeolites, Silica-Based Materials -- 3.2.2.2 Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) -- 3.2.2.3 Hydroxyapatite (HAp) -- 3.2.2.4 Hydrotalcite (HT) -- 3.3 Future Goals Toward Modern Supported Metal Nanoparticles Catalysts -- References -- Chapter 4 Energy Conversion and Storage through Nanoparticles -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Quantum Con nement of Nanoparticles -- 4.1.2 Synthesis of Quantum Dots -- 4.1.3 The Basic Working Principles of Nanostructured Solar Cells -- 4.2 Quantum Dot Solar Cells -- 4.3 Hot Carriers and Multiple Exciton Generation Effects -- 4.4 Nanoparticle-Based Li Ion Battery -- 4.4.1 Introduction -- 4.4.2 Cathode -- 4.4.3 Anode -- 4.5 Summary -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Chapter 5 The Green Synthesis and Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials -- 5.1 Green Chemistry of the Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- 5.1.1 TiO2 Nanomaterials -- 5.1.2 Other Semiconductors.

5.1.3 Metal and Metal Oxides Nanoparticles -- 5.1.4 Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles -- 5.2 Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials -- 5.2.1 Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Air, Water, and Soil -- 5.2.2 Dehalogenation using Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles -- 5.2.2.1 Metallic Nanoparticles -- 5.2.2.2 Bimetallic Nanoparticles -- 5.2.2.2.1 Iron/Palladium Bimetallic Nanoparticles. -- 5.2.2.2.2 Iron/Nickel Bimetallic Nanoparticles. -- 5.2.2.2.3 Iron/Copper Bimetallic Nanoparticles. -- 5.2.2.2.4 Other Bimetallic Nanoparticles. -- 5.2.3 Photocatalysis for the Disinfection of Drinking Water -- 5.3 Immobilization of Nanoparticles for Sustainable Environmental Applications -- 5.3.1 Need for Particle Immobilization -- 5.3.2 Goals and Strategies of Particle Immobilization -- 5.3.3 Application Examples of Immobilized Systems using Nanoparticles -- 5.4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 6 Green Nanotechnology - a Sustainable Approach in the Nanorevolution -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Phytochemicals -- 6.2.1 Gold Nanoparticles from Cinnamon Phytochemicals (Cin-AuNPs) -- 6.2.2 Gold Nanoparticles from Cumin Phytochemicals (Cum-AuNPs) -- 6.2.3 Gold Nanoparticles from Tea Phytochemicals (T-AuNPs) -- 6.3 Dual Roles of Reduction and Stabilization -- 6.4 Biomedical Applications -- 6.4.1 Thereapeutic Efficacy of EGCG-198AuNPs -- 6.5 Sustainability -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 7 Biofuels and High Value Added Chemicals from Biomass Using Sustainably Prepared Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Synthetic Procedures -- 7.2.1 Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles -- 7.2.2 Synthesis of Bimetallic Nanoparticles -- 7.3 Applications of Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Biomass Conversion -- 7.3.1 Oxidation of Alcohols and Sugars.

7.3.2 Conversion of Sugars -- 7.3.3 Production of Hydrocarbons -- 7.3.4 Conversion of Cellulose -- 7.3.5 Decarboxylation of Fatty Acids -- 7.3.6 Biodiesel Production -- 7.3.7 Design of Fuel Cells -- 7.4 Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 8 Toxicology of Designer/Engineered Metallic Nanoparticles -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Biophysicochemical Interactions (Nano/Bio Interface) -- 8.2.1 Engineered Nanoparticles -- 8.2.1.1 Physicochemical Factors -- 8.2.1.2 Biological Factors -- 8.2.1.3 Environmental Factors -- 8.3 Designer Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles (Doped Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles) -- 8.4 Research Gaps and Collaboration Needed -- 8.5 Summary and Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 9 Introduction to Nanosafety -- 9.1 Introduction: Safety and Nanoparticles -- 9.1.1 Risks in Handling Nanoparticles -- 9.1.2 Factors that In uence Nanoparticle Toxicity -- 9.1.3 Inhalation of Engineered Nanoparticles -- 9.2 Risk-Reduction Strategies -- 9.2.1 Prevention through Design and Good Laboratory Practices -- 9.3 Safety and Prevention in the Nanotechnology Laboratory -- 9.3.1 Control Banding -- 9.3.2 Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique -- 9.4 Conclusions -- References -- Subject Index.