Nanotechnology in Photosynthesis

Innovations for Global Food Sustainability

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Nanotechnology in Photosynthesis: Innovations for Global Food Sustainability explores how cutting-edge nanotechnology can revolutionize agriculture to combat rising food insecurity. This book highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions that combine nanoscale science with natural photosynthesis to enhance crop resilience, efficiency, and resource use, thus ensuring a sustainable food future. The volume covers key topics such as the fundamentals of nanotechnology, nanoscale transformations in plants, nanoparticle-based nutrient delivery, and engineered nanomaterials that boost photosynthesis. It also discusses environmental, ethical and policy considerations, along with real-world applications and future prospects for climate-resilient crops.

Designed for scientists, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners, this book demonstrates how tiny technological advances can significantly impact food production. By illustrating the potential of nanotechnology to improve crop yields and sustainability, it aims to inspire collective efforts toward a resilient, food-secure world.

Presents the latest advancements in applying nanotechnology to improve photosynthesis and increase crop yields
Provides a global overview of nanotech solutions, addressing food security challenges worldwide
Explores innovative approaches to enhance crop resilience against environmental stresses using nanotechnology

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-10-01
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt450 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor300
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780443443763

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Dr. Vishnu D. Rajput is a Researcher in the Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Russia. He has 12 years of research experiences in the field of environmental pollution especially on PAHs, priority heavy metals and metallic nanoparticles, and their impacts on plant performance, soil microbial functionalities and plant-microbe-interactions. He earned his doctorate degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. He has published 49 peer reviewed research articles, 1 book and 8 book chapters. Dr. Rajput recently received “Highly Qualified Specialist Status by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and Southern Federal University, Russia. Dr. Mohammad Faizan is working as Assistant Professor of Botany at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, India. Dr. Faizan primary research embraces to explore the role of nanoparticles-mediated stress tolerance in crop plants, and investigating the uptake and translocation and effects of nanoparticles on morpho-physiology, anatomy and yield of crop plants. Dr. Faizan is included the world's top 2% scientists (Stanford University, 2024) and obtained 1st top rank in Life Sciences in Institution. He is Associate Editor in Frontiers in Plant Science and BMC Plant Biology.

1. The nexus of nanotechnology and photosynthesis: What we know?2. Introduction to Nano-Harvest: Bridging Nanotechnology and Photosynthesis Innovations3. Nanoscale Transformations within Plant Cells4. Translocation and Bioaccumulation of Nanoparticles in Plant Tissues5. Nanomaterials for Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency: Current Innovations6. Mechanisms of Nanomaterial-Mediated Photosynthetic Enhancement7. Nano-Formulated Fertilizers and CO₂ Delivery Systems for Optimizing Photosynthesis8. Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Enhanced Light Utilization and Energy Conversion9. Nanotechnology-Enabled Chloroplast Engineering and Gene Delivery10. Nanotechnology-Driven Optimization of Photosystem I and Photosystem II Functions11. Nanoparticle-Assisted Nutrient Delivery for Stimulating Photosynthetic Activity12. Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Improving Photosynthetic Light Use Efficiency13. Nanotechnology for Chloroplast Engineering and Gene Delivery to Boost Photosynthetic Pathways14. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Nano-Harvest Technologies: Evaluating Environmental and Economic Sustainability15. Nanotechnology for Climate-Resilient Photosynthesis under Abiotic Stresses16. Integrating Nanotechnology with Smart Farming and Precision Photosynthetic Management17. Policy Perspectives: Regulatory Pathways for Nanomaterials in Agriculture18. Risks and Concerns in Adopting Nanotechnology to Tackle Hunger: Environmental, Health, and Ethical Assessments