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    Quantum-Catalyst Materials for Wastewater Remediation
    (Springer, Singapore, 2026) Sabeeha Jabeen, Naseem Ahmad, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Abdelbaki Benamor, Nafees Ahmad
    The advancement of materials science, energy production, chemical synthesis, and environmental remediation are driven by the quantum catalysts. The selectivity and catalytic efficiency of the quantum catalysts are driven by their distinctive properties, i.e., high surface-to-volume ratio and quantum confinement. Numerous quantum catalysts, such as 2D materials and quantum dots, have proven exceptional efficiency in environmental remediation, particularly for wastewater remediation. Numerous organic contaminants, heavy metals, medications, personal care products, and fertilizers can all be broken down and removed from wastewater by the quantum catalysts. The efficient mineralization of these pollutants is facilitated by the capacity of quantum catalysts to generate Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). This chapter highlights the distinct physicochemical characteristics of quantum nanomaterials, which are used for the degradation of wastewater contaminants because of their nanoscale size and tunable electronic structure. The mechanisms and future prospects of quantum catalysts in wastewater are also explained, emphasizing their capacity to effectively and sustainably address the wastewater issues around the globe.
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    Green Nanotechnology for Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability
    (Springer Nature, 2024) Sabeeha Jabeen, Tahmeena Khan, Adhish Jaiswal, Shashi Bala
    Green nanotechnology has emerged as a promising project that aims to integrate nanotechnology principles with environmental sustainability and emerged as a promising alternative for clean energy. In this chapter, the role of green nanotech-nology in overcoming the challenges of clean energy provision and environmental sustainability has been discussed. The chapter critically examines and highlights the potential environmental impacts associated with the use of nanomaterials (NPs) and covers different aspects of green nanotechnology in energy production such as solar cells, fuel cells, and electronic devices. The findings suggest that green nanotech-nology has great potential to solve energy crises, and may be further explored. The applications of green nanotechnology in the pursuit of environmental sustainability and the role of nanomaterials as catalysts in environmental remediation processes to remove pollutants from the air and water have also been included. The green fabri-cated nanomaterials can break down pollutants into harmless products or facilitate their removal by adsorption. Nanotechnology-based sensors are also used to monitor the environment in real time and help detect and reduce pollution. The adoption of green nanotechnology is effective in reducing energy consumption, increasing resource efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. Regulatory and respon- sible design processes are essential to protect human health and the environment throughout the lifecycle of nanotechnology products.