Nanomaterials in Aquatic Ecosystems

Dr. Kunal Biswas is an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India. He holds a Master’s degree in Nanoscience and Technology from Tezpur Central University and a PhD in Biotechnology from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. Dr. Biswas’s research focuses on nano-biotechnology, encompassing material engineering, nano-biosensors, sensor fabrication, synthetic biology, and the nano-bio interface. He is also interested on the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques in materials science and engineering. His expertise lies particularly in carbonaceous nanomaterials and their diverse applications across material sciences and biotechnology.Dr. Hemen Sarma is a Professor in the Department of Botany at Bodoland University, India, whose multidisciplinary research spans plant sciences, environmental sustainability, nanobiotechnology, and agriculture. His work advances understanding of plant-environment interactions and sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on emerging pollutants, plant-microbe interactions, and biochar technology. Recognized internationally, Dr. Sarma was elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and received the UNESCO-TWAS award for science popularization in the Global South. He is also acknowledged among the top 2% of most cited authors worldwide. His academic career spans over two decades, including a PhD in Botany with specialization in plant and environmental pollution from Gauhati University, India, and postdoctoral fellowships at institutions such as the University of Texas at El Paso, USA.

• 1. Introduction to Nanomaterials and their diverse applications2. Aquatic based organic and green synthesis of carbon nanomaterials3. Bio-therapeutic designing of novel compounds from organic resources in aquatic systems4. Role of nanomaterials in designing fish-feeds, health and fish nutrition5. Aquatic eco-toxicity of nanomaterials6. Nanomaterials from anthropogenic sources in aquatic eco-systems7. Bio-magnifications and Bio-accumulations of nanomaterials in aquatic species8. Aquatic food-web scenario at nano-material interface9. Remediation and purification aspects of nanomaterials in aqua-health10. Eutrophication using nanomaterials and its composites in aquatic systems11. Environmentally safe Nanomaterials for Sustainable Aquaculture Practices: Minimizing Environmental Footprints12. Microbial and Phytoplanktonic Responses to Nanomaterials13. Environmental Parameters Influencing Nanomaterial–Marine Species Interactions14. Risk Assessment Strategies and Environmental Modelling Tools for Nanomaterials in Aquatic Systems15. International Regulatory Frameworks and Global Policy Approaches for Nanomaterials in Aquatic Environments16. Implications of nano-sensors in surveillance of marine species infections and water quality index17. Socio-Economic and Industrial Perspectives on Nanomaterial Use in Aquatic Systems18. Evaluating the thermodynamics and bio-energy aspects in nanoscale materials in aquatic ecosystems19. Field Applications, Regional Case Studies, and the Emerging Role of Nano-plastics in Aquatic Pollution20. Impact of ‘AI and machine learning’ over the nano-scaled materials and their composites in the aquatic ecosystems21. Safety and Ethical Considerations in the utilization of nanomaterials in the aquatic systems22. Role of circular economy, valorizations and SDGs in nanomaterial-aquatic ecosystems23. Future research in ‘nanomaterials-aquatic’ study interface24. Ethics, Awareness, and Engagement: Nanomaterials in Aquatic Ecosystems