Foreword

“The evolution and widespread use of nanotechnology in many facets of everyday life is a fascinating story. The unique physical and chemical properties of materials at the nanoscale allow them to be utilized in ever-growing new applications. We most likely encounter nanomaterials in our daily life unknowingly. The book by Dr. Amin El-Meligi takes the reader through the history of nanomaterials from their appearance in the arts of the ancients, methods of fabrication, and their current utility in medicine and the environment. The author dedicates a chapter to the use of nanomaterials in medicine and the side effects of their use. Dr. El-Meligi also writes on water treatment by nanomaterials as well as the contamination of the environment by nanomaterials such as nanoplastics. The book concludes with a future look into nanotechnology and how it will transform human life. The book is a good read and a reference for researchers and students alike.”