Majid / Arshad / Khan Quantum Dots for Plant Systems

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-3-031-10216-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 192 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences

Quantum dots (QDs) are important in the research and industrial fields due to their diverse properties and technological importance. Recently, QDs have been found to be suitable for biological, biomedical, agricultural, and food science applications. Many research articles, review papers, and internet sources have published on the use of QDs to improve plant growth and yield, but a comprehensive overview in book form has not been available to date. 
This book provides detailed information on synthesis, functionalization, and the use of various types of quantum dots for plant systems. It also addresses the current state of knowledge on sensing mechanisms of QD-based biosensors used for microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and plant virus detection. This book also offers in-depth knowledge related to QDs used for plant growth, nutrients, and plant protection from micro-organisms. This volume is beneficial as one comprehensive resource for students, researchers, scientists, technicians, academicians, and industrialists.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Majid, Abdul

Arshad, Humaira

Khan, Muhammad Azmat Ullah

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
1. Introduction       1.1 Introduction to Nanomaterials - Quantum dots (QDs)          1.2 Importance of Nanomaterials (particularly QDs) for Plant       Systems      1.2.1 For the root system      1.2.2 For the shoot system      1.3   Physical Effects of QDs on Plant Systems      References 
2. Quantum Dots: Synthesis and Characterization      2.1 Synthesis of Quantum dots      2.2 Characterization of Quantum dots      References 
3. Biochemical Effect of Quantum Dots on Plant Systems      3.1 Biological Effects of QDs on Plant Systems      References 
4. Functionalization of Quantum Dots      4.1 Surface functionalization of Graphene dots      4.2 Surface functionalization of Carbon dots      References
5. Transport Mechanism from Quantum Dots to Plant Systems      5.1   Transport Mechanism of QDs within Plant Roots      5.2   Transport Mechanism from QDs from Roots to Shoots      5.3   Transport Mechanism of QDs within Plant Shoots      References 
6. Graphene Quantum Dots      6.1 Graphene dots Synthesis & Characterization     6.2 Graphene dot’s use in plant growth      6.3 Graphene dots use in plant nutrients     References
7. Carbon Quantum Dots       7.1 Importance of Carbon dots over Graphene dots       7.2 Carbon dots Synthesis & Characterization       7.3 Carbon dot’s use in plant growth        7.4 Carbon dot’s use in plant nutrients       References 
8. Quantum Dots for Sensing Microorganisms     8.1 Quantum Dots-based Sensing Mechanism     8.2 Quantum Dots-based Sensing for Plant Bacteria and Fungi      8.3 Quantum Dots-based Biosensors for Plant Virus Detection     References
9. Potential Risks of Quantum Dots for Plant Systems     9.1 Comparison of QDs with conventional fertilizer and Pesticides     9.2 Integrated Pest Management Strategies     9.3 Quantum Dots – Prospective Threats to Plants     References
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Abdul MajidUniversity of GujratPhysics DepartmentHafiz Hayat CampusGujrat 50700Pakistan
Dr. Humaira ArshadUniversity of GujratPhysics DepartmentHafiz Hayat CampusGujrat 50700Pakistan