Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Environment, Water, Food, Minerals, and Climate

Abstract

The global sustainability challenges facing the world are complex and involve multiple interdependent areas. Chapter “Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Envi­ron­ment, Water, Food, Minerals, and Climate” focuses on sustainable nanotechnology solutions for a clean environment, water resources, food supply, mineral resources, green manufacturing, habitat, transportation, climate change, and biodiversity. It also discusses nanotechnology-based energy solutions in terms of their interdependence with other sustainability target areas such as water, habitat, transportation, and climate change. Chapter “Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Energy Conversion, Storage, and Conservation” is dedicated to energy resources.