2012 SNO Conference Papers
The new journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering published on July 1st (Web) the special issue "Sustainability and Nanotechnology" that contains 18 papers of selected work presented during the 2012 Sustainable Nanotechnology Conference. Three papers address application of nanotechnology to current environmental issues. Four papers address implications to nanotechnology in the environment. Another two papers are focus on nanotechnology uses in energy applications. Seven articles address the issue of benign synthesis of nanomaterial. Finally, the issue contains a review on nanosensors for heavy metal detection and a discussion of governance systems for sustainable nanomaterial.
Sustainability and Nanotechnology
ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2013, 1 (7) pages 685-857
Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2013
Table of Contents
Sustainability and Nanotechnology (Editorial) Barbara Karn and Omowunmi Sadik pp 685–685
Direct and Indirect Toxic Effects of Engineered Nanoparticles on Algae: Role of Natural Organic Matter (Perspective). Antonietta Quigg, Wei-Chun Chin, Chi-Shuo Chen, Saijin Zhang, Yuelu Jiang, Ai-Jun Miao, Kathleen A. Schwehr, Chen Xu, and Peter H. Santschi. pp 686–702
Greener Techniques for the Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts, Enzymes, Bacteria, Biodegradable Polymers, and Microwaves (Perpective). Deepika Hebbalalu, Jacob Lalley, Mallikarjuna N. Nadagouda, and Rajender S. Varma. pp 703–712
Nanostructured Sensors for Detection of Heavy Metals: A Review (Feature).Ming Li, Honglei Gou, Israa Al-Ogaidi, and Nianqiang Wu. pp 713–723
Sustainable Nanomaterials: Emerging Governance Systems (Features). Lynn L. Bergeson. pp 724–730
Magnetic Nanoparticle Adsorbents for Emerging Organic Contaminants (Research Article). Yuxiong Huang and Arturo A. Keller. pp 731–736
Laboratory Investigation into the Effect of Silver Application on the Bacterial Removal Efficacy of Filter Material for Use on Locally Produced Ceramic Water Filters for Household Drinking Water Treatment (Research Article) Justine Rayner, Hongyin Zhang, Jesse Schubert, Pat Lennon, Daniele Lantagne, and Vinka Oyanedel-Craver. pp 737–745
Hierarchical Carbon Nanotube Membrane-Supported Gold Nanoparticles for Rapid Catalytic Reduction of p-Nitrophenol (Research Article). Haitao Wang, Zhuxin Dong, and Chongzheng Na . pp 746–752
“Green” Synthesized and Coated Nanosilver Alters the Membrane Permeability of Barrier (Intestinal, Brain Endothelial) Cells and Stimulates Oxidative Stress Pathways in Neurons (Research Article). Babita Baruwati, Steven O. Simmons, Rajendar S. Varma, and Bellina Veronesi. pp 753–759
Effects, Uptake, and Depuration Kinetics of Silver Oxide and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles in a Marine Deposit Feeder, Macoma balthica (Research Article). Lina Dai, Kristian Syberg, Gary T. Banta, Henriette Selck, and Valery E. Forbes. pp 760–767
Physiological and Molecular Response of Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) to Nanoparticle Cerium and Indium Oxide Exposure (Research Article). Chuanxin Ma, Sudesh Chhikara, Baoshan Xing, Craig Musante, Jason C. White, and Om Parkash Dhankher. pp 768–778
Nanotechnology in Solar and Biofuels(Research Article). Hema Ramsurn and Ram B. Gupta. pp 779–797
Improved Photoelectrical Performance of Single-Crystal TiO2 Nanorod Arrays by Surface Sensitization with Copper Quantum Dots (Research Article). Qiong Sun, Yang Li, Xianmiao Sun, and Lifeng Dong. pp 798–804
Magnetic Silica-Supported Ruthenium Nanoparticles: An Efficient Catalyst for Transfer Hydrogenation of Carbonyl Compounds (Research Article).R. B. Nasir Baig and Rajender S. Varma. pp 805–809
Green Synthesis of Noble Nanometals (Au, Pt, Pd) Using Glycerol under Microwave Irradiation Conditions (Research Article).Jiahui Kou, Christina Bennett-Stamper, and Rajender S. Varma. pp 810–816
Synthesis of NOM-Capped Silver Nanoparticles: Size, Morphology, Stability, and NOM Binding Characteristics (Research Article). Susan A. Cumberland and Jamie R. Lead. pp 817–825
Synthesis and Enhanced Colloidal Stability of Cationic Gold Nanoparticles using Polyethyleneimine and Carbon Dioxide (Research Article).Fiaz S. Mohammed, Scott R. Cole, and Christopher L. Kitchens pp 826–832
Adsorption of a Protein Monolayer via Hydrophobic Interactions Prevents Nanoparticle Aggregation under Harsh Environmental Conditions. (Research Article).Sergio Dominguez-Medina, Jan Blankenburg, Jana Olson, Christy F. Landes, and Stephan Link. pp 833–842
Safer Formulation Concept for Flame-Generated Engineered Nanomaterials (Research Article). Samuel Gass, Joel M. Cohen, Georgios Pyrgiotakis, Georgios A. Sotiriou, Sotiris E. Pratsinis, and Philip Demokritou. pp 843–857
New Professional Society Launched for Nanotechnology
and Sustainability
Nanotechnology has a window of opportunity to aid in the sustainability of the planet. A group of scientists and engineers has recognized this remarkable chance to raise up a sustainable industry while helping sustain the environment, economy and society. The Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) promotes research, education, and responsibility to fulfill its mission.
The first meeting, November 4-6, 2012, in Washington DC features plenaries by Prof. Andre Nel and National Nanotechnology Initiative founding father, Mihail (Mike) Roco and over 100 individual presentations. Topics at the meeting include nano-enabled sustainable energy, benign synthesis of nanomaterials, toxicological effects of nanomaterials, legal and policy aspects of nanotechnology, nanomedicine, and many more.