monitoring, and nanoparticle migration and transformation. Here we also cover
protocols on (eco)toxicological assessment of nanoparticles and evaluation of
changes in the microbial communities prior to and after nanoremediation.
Although other previously published papers and books (or book chapters) tackle
certain aspects of advanced nano-/biotechnologies, this is the first time a complete
and comprehensive treatise on the latest progress in innovative technologies has
been published along with clear demonstration of the applicability of the particular
methods on the basis of the results yielded in the pilot tests. Therefore, this
multidisciplinary book will be suitable for broad readership including environmental
scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and toxicologists and, of course, students of
diverse fields involving material science, chemistry, biology, geology, hydrogeology, engineering, etc.
Olomouc, Czech Republic
Jan Filip
Prague, Czech Republic
Tomáš Cajthaml
Preface
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