Nano-technological intervention in agricultural productivity

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- About the Book -- Chapter 1 Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles -- 1.1 Nanoparticles and Their Functions -- 1.2 Classification of NPs -- 1.2.1 Carbon‐Based NPs -- 1.2.2 Metal Nanoparticles -- 1.2.3 Ceramic NPs -- 1.2.4 Semiconductor NPs -- 1.2.5 Polymeric NPs -- 1.2.6 NPs Based on Lipids -- 1.3 Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- 1.3.1 Top‐Down Synthesis -- 1.3.2 Bottom‐Up Synthesis -- 1.4 NPs and Characterization -- 1.4.1 Morphological Characterization -- 1.4.1.1 SEM Technique -- 1.4.1.2 TEM Technique -- 1.4.2 Structural Characteristics -- 1.4.2.1 XRD -- 1.4.2.2 Energy‐Dispersive X‐ray (EDX) -- 1.4.2.3 XPS -- 1.4.2.4 FT‐IR and Raman Spectroscopies -- 1.4.3 Particle Size and Surface Area Characterization -- 1.4.4 Optical Characterizations -- 1.5 Physicochemical Properties of NPs -- 1.5.1 Mechanical and Optical Properties -- 1.5.2 Magnetic Properties -- 1.5.3 Mechanical Properties -- 1.5.4 Thermal Properties -- 1.6 Functions of NPs -- 1.6.1 Drugs and Medications -- 1.6.2 Materials and Manufacturing -- 1.6.3 Environment -- 1.6.4 Electronics -- 1.6.5 Energy Harvesting -- References -- Chapter 2 Implications of Nanotechnology and Environment -- 2.1 Ecotoxicological Implications of Nanoparticles -- 2.1.1 Ecotoxicity of Fullerenes -- 2.1.2 Ecotoxicity of Carbon Nanotubes -- 2.1.3 Ecotoxicity of Metal Nanoparticles -- 2.1.4 Ecotoxicity of Nanocomposites -- 2.1.5 Ecotoxicity of Oxide Nanoparticles -- 2.2 Nanotechnology and Agriculture -- 2.3 Risk Assessment Factors and Modulation of Nanomaterials -- References -- Chapter 3 Nanotechnology and Disease Management -- 3.1 Recent Advancements in Plant Nanotechnology -- 3.1.1 Cerium Oxide (CeO2) NPs -- 3.1.2 Silver NPs -- 3.1.3 Titanium Dioxide (ToO2) NPs -- 3.1.4 Zinc Oxide (ZnO) NPs -- 3.1.5 Cupric Oxide (CuO) NPs -- 3.1.6 Gold NPs (GNPs).