Sangeetha P

Chemistry

School of Advanced Sciences

Chennai Campus

Ashok Kumar S-K

Department of Chemistry

Vellore Campus

T k m prashantha kumar

Trivene r mandlimath

S k revathi

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private university located in&nbsp;Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, the institution offers 20 undergraduate, 34 postgraduate, four integrated and four research programs. It has campuses in Vellore, Amravati, Bhopal and Chennai.

VIT is one of the top ranked private universities in India according to NIRF, THE and QS Rankings.&nbsp;Govt. of India has recognized&nbsp;VIT, Vellore as an&nbsp;Institution of Eminence. This has allowed VIT to take independent quality initiatives and move up in world ranking.

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VIT University

Selective Removal of Nitrate and Phosphate from Wastewater Using Nanoscale Materials

Sustainable Agriculture Reviews Nanoscience in Food and Agriculture 3

Excessive nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) release into run-off waters from human activities is a major cause of eutrophication. Several techniques are available to remove N and P-containing pollutants, such as chemical precipitation, biological treatment, membrane processes, electrolytic treatment, ion-exchange and adsorption. In order to remove low concentration levels of nitrate and phosphate, adsorption is a cost-effective solution. In this review, we present a list of nanoscale adsorbents such as zero-valent metal, metal oxides/metal hydroxides, and carbon-based materials. We discuss their adsorption capacities, isotherms, kinetics and mechanisms. © 2017, Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature.

Environmental Chemistry Letters

Nanoscale materials as sorbents for nitrate and phosphate removal from water

Application of nanotechnology in the agro-food sector is one of the fastest growing fields in nano-research. The increase in number of the publications, patents and intellectual property rights in the field of nano-agri-food and recent research trends in food processing, packaging, nutraceutical delivery, quality control and functional food is by itself an evidence of the above statement. Government organizations, scientists, inventors as well as industries are coming up with new techniques, protocols and products that have a direct application of nanotechnology in agriculture and food products.This review provides a detailed overview of the application of nanotechnology in the field of agriculture, and food science & technology. Additionally, a brief idea about the classification of nanomaterials, synthesis and characterization techniques is discussed. Some exciting thoughts are also discussed on nanotechnological applications in agricultural practices including nano-agri for enhanced productivity, agricultural water quality management (WQM), product processing, storage and quality control with nano-sensors. The risk assessment and safety concerns with respect to nano agro-food research have also been highlighted. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd.

Food Research International

Nanotechnology in agro-food: From field to plate

Nanomaterials have gained importance in various fields of science, technology, medicine, colloid technologies, diagnostics, drug delivery, personal care applications and others due to their small size and unique physico-chemical characteristic. Apart from above mentioned area, it is also extensively being used in food sector specifically in preservation and packaging. The future applications in food can also be extended to improve the shelf life, food quality, safety, fortification and biosensors for contaminated or spoiled food or food packaging. Different types and shapes of nanomaterials are being employed depending upon the need and nature of the food. Characterisation of these nanomaterials is essential to understand the interaction with the food matrix and also with biological compartment. This review is focused on application of nanotechnology in food industries. It also gives insight on commercial products in market with usage of nanomaterials, current research and future aspects in these areas. Currently, they are being incorporated into commercial products at a faster rate than the development of knowledge and regulations to mitigate potential health and environmental impacts associated with their manufacturing, application and disposal. As nanomaterials are finding new application every day, care should be taken about their potential toxic effects. © 2014 Springer Science+Business Media.

Journal of Nanoparticle Research

Nanoscience and nanotechnologies in food industries: opportunities and research trends

Nanotechnology in Skin, Soft Tissue, and Bone Infections

Combination Therapy Using Metal Nanoparticles for Skin Infections

Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy

The removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions using two nano-structures: copper oxide and carbon tubes

Bulletin of the World Health Organization

Drinking water and sanitation: progress in 73 countries in relation to socioeconomic indicators

Journal	Data powered by TypesetSustainable Agriculture Reviews Nanoscience in Food and Agriculture 3
Publisher	Data powered by TypesetSpringer International Publishing
ISSN	2210-4410
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