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Environmental Applications of nanoparticles

  • Badireddy, A.R., Hotze, E.M., Chellam, S. et al. (September 2007). Inactivation of Bacteriophages via photosensitization of fullerol nanoparticles. Environmental science & technology, 41 (18): 6627-6632. Abstract
  • DelVecchio, R. (2006). A hail mary against global warming peril. SFGate. Article
  • Biswas, P. & Wu, C.Y. (2005). Nanoparticles and the Environment. Journal of Air & Waste Management Association, 55: 708-746.
  • Colvin, V. et al. (November 2006). Low-Field Magnetic Separation of Monodisperse Fe3O4 Nanocrystals. Science, 314, 5801: 964-967. Abstract
  • Diallo, M.S., Christie, S., Swaminathan, P., Johnson, J.H. Jr., & Goddard, W.A. III. (2005). Dendrimer enhanced ultrafiltration. Recovery of Cu(II) from aqueous solutions using PAMAM dedrimers with ethylene diamine core and terminal NH2 groups. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1366-1377.
  • Diallo, M.S. & Savage, N. (2005). Nanoparticles and water quality. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 7: 325-330.
  • Dror, I., Baram, D. & Berkowitz, B. (2005). Use of nanosized catalysts for transformation of chloro-organic pollutants. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1283-1290.
  • Goldstein, B.D. (February 2007). 2007 Geo Year Book. The United Nations Environment Programme. Chapter "Emerging Challenges – New Findings, Nanotechnology and the Environment ".
  • Huang, C.C. and Chang, H.T. (December 2006). Selective Gold-Nanoparticle-Based "Turn-On" Fluorescent Sensors for Detection of Mercury(II) in Aqueous Solution. Analytic Chemistry, 78 (24), 8332 -8338
  • Kanel, S.R., Manning, B., Charlet, L. & Choi, H. (2005). Removal of arsenic (III) from groundwater by nanoscale zero-valent iron. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1291-1298.  
  • - NEW - Karn, B., Kuiken, T., Otto, M. (2009). Nanotechnology and in situ remediation: A review of the benefits and potential risks, 117 (12): 1823-1831. Article
  • Liu, Y., Majetich, S.A., Tilton, R.D., Sholl, D.S. & Lowry, G.V. (2005). TCA dechlorination rates, pathways, and efficiency of nanoscale iron particles with different properties. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1338-1345.  
  • Lloyd, S.M. & Lave, L. (2003). Life cycle economic and environmental implications of using nanocomposites in automobiles. Environmental Science and Technology, 37: 3458-3466.  
  • Lloyd,, S.M., Lave, L.B. & Matthews, H.S. (2005). Life cycle benefits of using nanotechnology to stabilize platinum-group metal particles in automotive catalysts. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1384-1392.  
  • Mahfuz, M.U. and Ahmed, K.M. (July 2005). A Review of Micro-Nano-Scale Wireless Sensor Networks for Environmental Protection: Prospects and Challenges. Journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Vol. 6, No. 3-4 : 302-306
  • Manzoor, K., Vadera, S.R., Aditya, V. et al. (February 2007). A Single-Source Solid-Precursor Method for Making Eco-Friendly Doped Semiconductor Nanoparticles Emitting Multi-Color Luminescence. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7;3:463–473
  • Masciangioli, T. & Zhang, W. (2003). Environmental technologies at the nanoscale. Environmental Science & Technology, March issue, pp. 102-108. 39(5): 1269-1274.  
  • Nagappa, B. and Chandrappa, G. T. (March 2007). Nanocrystalline CaO as Adsorbent to Remove COD from Paper Mill Effluent. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7;3:1039–1042
  • Nutt, M.O. Hughes, J.B. & Wong, M.S. (2005). Designing Pd-on-Au bimetallic nanoparticle catalysts for trichloroethene hydrodechlorination. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1246-1353.  
  • Park, B., Donaldson, K., Duffin, R. et al. (April 2008). Hazard and Risk Assessment of a Nanoparticulate Cerium Oxide-Based Diesel Fuel Additive—A Case Study. Inhalation Toxicology, 20(6): 547-566. Abstract.
  • Pitoniak, E., Wu, C.Y., Mazyck, D.W., Powers, K.W. & Sigmund, W. (2005). Adsorption enhancement mechanisms of silica-titania nanocomposites for elemental mercury  vapor removal. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1269-1274.  
  • Pradhan, N., Battaglia, D.M., Liu, Y. and Peng,X. (January 2007). Efficient, Stable, Small, and Water-Soluble Doped ZnSe Nanocrystal Emitters as Non-Cadmium Biomedical Labels. Nano Letters.
  • Quinn, J., Geiger, C., Clausen, C., Brooks, K., Coon, C., O’Hara, S., Krug, T. Major, D., Yoon, W., Gavaskar, A. & Holdsworth, T. (2005). Field demonstration of DNAPL dehalogentation using emulsified zero-valent iron. Environmental Science & Technology 39(5): 1309-1318.
  • Report from the "Nano and the Environment" workshop, Brussels, March 30-31, 2006. Report
  • Roco, M.C. (2005). Environmentally responsible development of nanotechnology. Environmental Science & Technology, March 1, 107A-112A.
  • Savage, N; Thomas, TA; Duncan, JS. (2007). Nanotechnology applications and implications research supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency STAR grants program. Journal of environmental monitoring, 9 (10): 1046-1054. Abstract.
  • Savage, N. & Diallo, M.S. (2005). Nanomaterials and water purification: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 7: 331-342.
  • Song, W., Li, G., Grassian, V.H. & Larsen, S.C. (2005). Development of improved materials for environmental applications: Nanocrystalline NaY zeolites. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1214-1220.
  • Su,F. and Lu, C. (September 2007). Adsorption kinetics, thermodynamics and desorption of natural dissolved organic matter by multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 42(11): 1543-1552. Report
  • Thayer, A.M. (2006). Chance of a Lifetime: As they steward their products into the market, nanomaterial producers have the opportunity to address environmental, health, and safety concerns from the start. Chemical & Engineering News. 84(18): 10-18. Article
  • Theron, J; Walker, JA; Cloete, TE. (February 2008). Nanotechnology and water treatment: Applications and emerging opportunities. Critical Reviews In Microbiology, 34(1): 43-69. Abstract
  • Tratnyek, P.G. and Johnson, R.L. (May 2006). Nanotechnologies for environmental cleanup. Nano Today, 1,2: 44-48. Abstract
  • Tungittiplakorn, W., Cohen, C. & Lion, L.W. (2005). Engineered polymeric nanoparticles for bioremediation of hydrophobic contaminants. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1354-1358.  
  • Zhang, W. (2003). Nanoscale iron particles for environmental remediation: An overview. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 5: 323-332.
  • Zhang, W., Wang, C. & Lien, H. (1998). Treatment of chlorinated organic contaminants with nanoscale bimetallic particles. Catalysis Today, 40: 387-395.

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