Copper Nanostructures: Next-Generation of Agrochemicals for Sustainable Agroecosystems

Download or read book Copper Nanostructures: Next-Generation of Agrochemicals for Sustainable Agroecosystems written by Kamel A Abd-Elsalam and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-01-13 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copper Nanostructures: Next-Generation of Agrochemicals for Sustainable Agroecosystems considers the impact of copper-based nanostructures on agri-food sectors. Sections highlight the green synthesis of copper nanoparticles, production mechanisms, eco-safety, and future perspectives, discuss the increasing importance of copper nanomaterials in plant protection applications, describe the use of copper nanostructures in plant science applications, cover antimicrobial applications, explore copper nanostructure applications, and summarize current applications in agroecosystems, such as copper nanoparticles as nanosensors, their negative ecological effects, estimation risks, and more. - Assesses the impact of a large variety of copper-based nanostructures on the agri-food sector - Discusses how the properties of a variety of copper-based nanomaterials make them effective for agricultural applications - Explains the challenges surrounding the mass production of copper-based nanomaterials