Nanotechnology in Environmental Science and HealthcareAuthor(s): Acharya Balkrishna, Naveen Thakur, Vedpriya Arya, Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, Ashwani Kumar\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore, Singapore\nImprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore\nISBN-13: 9789819567133, 978-9819567133\nSynopsis\nThis book presents the applications of nanotechnology in environmental and public health management. The first part presents the implications of nanomaterials in environmental remediation, water purification, and the controlled release of agrochemicals. The environmental nanotechnology section of the book helps readers comprehend the characteristics of novel nanomaterial-based technologies and evaluate any potential risks associated with these materials. The second partof the book provides an overview of the applications of nanotechnology in drug delivery systems and nanodiagnosticsincluding nano-mediated rapid diagnosis of common human diseases, nano-drug delivery approaches.