Carbon Nanomaterials as Adsorbents for Environmental and Biological Applications

This second edition showcases cutting-edge applications of carbon-based nanomaterials, with a particular focus on wastewater contaminant removal, introducting advanced carbon nanoadsorbents such as carbon quantum dots and 3D graphene structures. The book presents updated insights into water treatment technologies, drug delivery systems, and nanosensors. Chapters cover adsorption mechanisms, the properties and environmental uses of various carbon nanomaterials, kinetic and equilibrium modeling, and emerging instrumental techniques. A newly added chapter explores the use of mathematical and AI-driven models to optimize adsorption processes. With a strong emphasis on practical applications, this book is an essential resource for students and researchers exploring the real-world potential of carbon nanomaterials as nanoadsorbents.

Carlos Pérez Bergmann is a full Professor at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He has experience in Material and Metallurgical Engineering, acting on the following subjects: nanostructured materials, surface engineering, materials characterization, and recycling of materials. Fernando Machado Machado is an associate professor at the Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil. He has experience in Material and Metallurgical Engineering, acting on the following subjects: synthesis, characterization and application of nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials, nanoadsorbents, activated carbon, adsorption, and effluent treatment.