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Green Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment: Protocols and Applications provides a comprehensive account of the various green protocols used for the synthesis of nanomaterials, their characterization techniques, toxicity evaluation, and various applications in the field of energy and environment. The book covers the optimal experimental routes and mechanisms for the formation of benign nanoparticles and their use in energy conversion, storage, and environmental applications. Overall, the volume offers an extensive and comprehensive review of the preparation, properties, and prospective applications of green nanomaterials.

Green synthesis is considered a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly method for creating a variety of nanomaterials, including metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, hybrid materials, and bioinspired materials. Thus, green synthesis is regarded as a key strategy for reducing the negative environmental effects frequently linked to conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods used in both laboratory and industrial settings.

• Provides an in-depth exploration of various green synthesis methods for nanomaterials and their environmental and energy applications
• Covers the crucial area of how to employ green nanomaterial production processes at scale
• Offers a comprehensive view of the most important applications of green nanomaterials, including water purification, solar energy harvesting, and energy storage

Kuruvilla Joseph is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India. His research areas include nanomaterials and nanocomposites, polymer blends and composites, synthesis of polymers from natural resources, green materials and biocomposites, aging and degradation, and development of biosensors.

Prof. Manju Kurian is Principal and Professor of Chemistry at Mar Athanasius College, India. Her research focuses on oxide nanomaterials, carbon dots, nanocatalysis, energy conversion, and environmental engineering, with particular interest in developing advanced materials for catalytic and environmental applications. She has served as an Editorial Board Member of Nanostructures and Nano Objects (Elsevier) and has contributed extensively to the scientific literature through research articles, edited books, patents, and book chapters. Her work spans the design and application of nanomaterials for sustainable technologies and environmental solutions.

Dr Meegle S. Mathew is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Mar Athanasius College, India. Her research focuses on the development and application of functional nanomaterials for biomedical, energy, and environmental technologies. Her areas of expertise include nano-biophotonics, optical imaging, fluorescent nanoparticle-based biosensors and biomedical devices, polymer nanocomposites, photocatalysis, nanopriming, and photoreduction. She has conducted postdoctoral research on advanced nanomaterials and photocatalytic systems and has contributed to scholarly publications, edited volumes, book chapters, and intellectual property in these fields. Her work emphasizes the design of innovative nanomaterial-based solutions for healthcare, sustainable energy, and environmental applications.