Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications, 2026, Pages 283-310
The phenomenon of rapid industrialization and the subsequent rise in energy consumption have led to the exploitation of natural resources, specifically fossil fuels, for the purpose of power generation. The observed phenomenon leads to introduction a substantial quantity of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a greenhouse gas into the surrounding environment. The effects of CO2 emissions are one of today’s most pressing problems for society. In this context, there has been a lot of interest in the most recent advancement made in a comprehensive CO2 capture strategy. There are many different methods for separating and capturing CO2, including liquid absorption, adsorption on solid surfaces, chemical looping, gas phase separation, and hybrid processes like adsorption-membrane systems. Due to CO2 relatively stable dynamic state, interacting with other substances is complex. Therefore, it is necessary to create specific catalysts that can dissolve the CO2 bond and be used as a feedstock to create highly economical materials. Recently, there has been a lot of interest in using metal oxide-based processes to convert CO2 into other compounds. Metal oxides are essential to CO2 hydrogenation because they offer extra benefits like selectivity and energy efficiency. This book chapter focuses on iron oxide based materials and their utilization in the context of CO2 capture applications. Here, a curated literature review on iron oxide-based materials for CO2 capture application has been presented, and the various strategies used by scientists and industry to reestablish the equilibrium of CO2 in the environment have been analyzed.
Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications, 2026, Pages 79-109
The scientific community worldwide has been interested in nanoscience over the past few decades due to its potential applications in the energy, pharmaceutical, agricultural, electronics, medical diagnostics, and chemical industries, as well as in space exploration. These distinctive features of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) can be explored for various additional applications, including medication delivery, biosensing, reusable catalysts, antibacterial and anticancer properties, MRI agents, and medical imaging. Therefore, it is essential to fabricate IONPs with the appropriate monodispersity, structure, size, and topology for the applications. The biofabrication of IONPs with the appropriate nature and structure utilizing microbial machinery is safer, faster, and more ecologically friendly than previous approaches. Many microorganisms have previously been investigated for their ability to fabricate IONPs. As a result, manufacturing IONPs using microorganisms is a novel approach that shows great promise. This chapter offers detailed information on several methods for producing IONPs utilizing microbial cells, as well as their multifunctional applications.
This article challenges the assumption that mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral systems independently select candidates across tiers, showing that decentralized candidate selection in Germany links both tiers and limits women's representation. It finds that barriers women face in single-member districts persist in the proportional tier, undermining MMP's expected advantage for female candidates.
The UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will hold its 14th session in July 2026. Convened under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Forum will take place from Monday, 6 July, to Thursday, 16 July 2025, including a three-day ministerial segment from Monday, 13 July, to Thursday, 16 July.
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Future Smart Cities: A Blueprint for Inclusive and Sustainable Living, Volume , 1 January 2026
