Chemically Deposited Nanocrystalline Metal Oxide Thin Films

Chemically Deposited Nanocrystalline Metal Oxide Thin Films
Author: Fabian I. Ezema
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 926
Release: 2021-06-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030684628

This book guides beginners in the areas of thin film preparation, characterization, and device making, while providing insight into these areas for experts. As chemically deposited metal oxides are currently gaining attention in development of devices such as solar cells, supercapacitors, batteries, sensors, etc., the book illustrates how the chemical deposition route is emerging as a relatively inexpensive, simple, and convenient solution for large area deposition. The advancement in the nanostructured materials for the development of devices is fully discussed.

Metal Oxide Nanocomposite Thin Films for Optoelectronic Device Applications

Metal Oxide Nanocomposite Thin Films for Optoelectronic Device Applications
Author: Rayees Ahmad Zargar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2023-11-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119865085

METAL OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITE THIN FILMS FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE APPLICATIONS The book provides insight into the fundamental aspects, latest research, synthesis route development, preparation, and future applications of metal oxide nanocomposite thin films. The fabrication of thin film-based materials is important to the future production of safe, efficient, and affordable energy as the devices convert sunlight into electricity. Thin film devices allow excellent interface engineering for high-performance printable solar cells as their structures are highly reliable and stand-alone systems can provide the required megawatts. They have been used as power sources in solar home systems, remote buildings, water pumping, megawatt-scale power plants, satellites, communications, and space vehicles. Metal Oxide Nanocomposite Thin Films for Optoelectronic Device Applications covers the basics of advanced nanometal oxide-based materials, their synthesis, characterization, and applications, and all the updated information on optoelectronics. Topics discussed include the implications of metal oxide thin films, which are critical for device fabrications. It provides updated information on the economic aspect and toxicity, with great focus paid to display applications, and covers some core areas of nanotechnology, which are particularly concerned with optoelectronics and the available technologies. The book concludes with insights into the role of nanotechnology and the physics behind photovoltaics. Audience The book will be an important volume for electronics and electrical engineers, nanotechnologists, materials scientists, inorganic chemists in academic research, and those in industries, exploring the applications of nanoparticles in semiconductors, power electronics, and more.

Chemically Deposited Metal Chalcogenide-based Carbon Composites for Versatile Applications

Chemically Deposited Metal Chalcogenide-based Carbon Composites for Versatile Applications
Author: Fabian I. Ezema
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2023-03-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031234014

This book satisfies the interest and curiosity of beginners in thin film electrode preparations, characterizations, and device making, while providing insight into the area for experts. The considerable literature on ‘metal chalcogenides based carbon composites and their versatile applications’ reflect its importance for research and demonstrate how it’s now reached a level where the timely review is necessary to understand the current progress and recent trends and future opportunities. In the book, the authors examine recent advances in the state-of-the-art fabrication techniques of metal sulfide based carbon composites along with their working mechanisms, associated issues/solutions, and possible future are discussed. In addition, detailed insight into the properties and various applications including principles, design, fabrication, and engineering aspects are further discussed.

Simple Chemical Methods for Thin Film Deposition

Simple Chemical Methods for Thin Film Deposition
Author: Babasaheb R. Sankapal
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 590
Release: 2023-07-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9819909619

This book explores chemical methods for thin film deposition with diverse nanostructured morphology and their applications. Unlike top-down techniques, chemical methods offer low cost, simplicity, and growth of nanostructured surface architecture with ease of small to large-scale area deposition. The book primarily focuses on innovative twelve chemical methods for thin-film deposition on one platform. Since each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, it is crucial to select the specific method for specific material to be deposited depending upon what type of application is targeted. Due to inclusive of diverse chemical deposition methods, researcher will have knowledge about best choice of the deposition method to be adopted. Inclusive methods discussed in the book are chemical bath deposition, successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction, ion exchange, electroless deposition, electrodeposition, hydrothermal, spray pyrolysis, spin coating, dip coating, doctor blade, screen printing, and sol-gel. The selection of the correct procedure for material to be deposited in thin film form depends on its unique process parameters based on the kind of application and its requirement. The role of preparative factors necessary for thin film alters properties related to structure and surface morphology, electrical conductivity and optical band gap which have been extensively discussed along with the underlying science of film synthesis. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of chemical methods for thin film synthesis to applications. In addition to synthesis, the book covers characterization, instrumentation, and industrial application of thin films. As a result, concentrated techniques will be of great interest to university/college professors, students and new engineers as well as postdocs and scientists in the area.

Chemical Solution Deposition of Functional Oxide Thin Films

Chemical Solution Deposition of Functional Oxide Thin Films
Author: Theodor Schneller
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 801
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3211993118

This is the first text to cover all aspects of solution processed functional oxide thin-films. Chemical Solution Deposition (CSD) comprises all solution based thin- film deposition techniques, which involve chemical reactions of precursors during the formation of the oxide films, i. e. sol-gel type routes, metallo-organic decomposition routes, hybrid routes, etc. While the development of sol-gel type processes for optical coatings on glass by silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide dates from the mid-20th century, the first CSD derived electronic oxide thin films, such as lead zirconate titanate, were prepared in the 1980’s. Since then CSD has emerged as a highly flexible and cost-effective technique for the fabrication of a very wide variety of functional oxide thin films. Application areas include, for example, integrated dielectric capacitors, ferroelectric random access memories, pyroelectric infrared detectors, piezoelectric micro-electromechanical systems, antireflective coatings, optical filters, conducting-, transparent conducting-, and superconducting layers, luminescent coatings, gas sensors, thin film solid-oxide fuel cells, and photoelectrocatalytic solar cells. In the appendix detailed “cooking recipes” for selected material systems are offered.

Solution Methods for Metal Oxide Nanostructures

Solution Methods for Metal Oxide Nanostructures
Author: Rajaram S. Mane
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2023-06-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323853323

Solution Methods for Metal Oxide Nanostructures reviews solution processes that are used for synthesizing 1D, 2D and 3D metal oxide nanostructures in either thin film or in powder form for various applications. Wet-chemical synthesis methods deal with chemical reactions in the solution phase using precursors at proper experimental conditions. Wet-chemical synthesis routes offer a high degree of controllability and reproducibility for 2D nanomaterial fabrication. Solvothermal synthesis, template synthesis, self-assembly, oriented attachment, hot-injection, and interface-mediated synthesis are the main wet-chemical synthesis routes for 2D nanomaterials. Solution Methods for Metal Oxide Nanostructures also addresses the thin film deposition metal oxides nanostructures, which plays a very important role in many areas of chemistry, physics and materials science.Each chapter includes information on a key solution method and their application in the design of metal oxide nanostructured materials with optimized properties for important applications. The pros and cons of the solution method and their significance and future scope is also discussed in each chapter. Readers are provided with the fundamental understanding of the key concepts of solution synthesis methods for fabricating materials and the information needed to help them select the appropriate method for the desired application. - Reviews the most relevant wet chemical solution methods for metal oxide nanostructures, including sol-gel, solvothermal, hydrothermal, co-precipitation methods, and more - Addresses thin film deposition techniques for metal oxide nanostructures, such as spray-pyrolysis, electrodeposition, spin coating and self-assembly - Discusses the pros and cons of each solution method and its significance and future opportunities

Introduction to Nano

Introduction to Nano
Author: Amretashis Sengupta
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662473143

This book covers the basics of nanotechnology and provides a solid understanding of the subject. Starting from a brush-up of the basic quantum mechanics and materials science, the book helps to gradually build up understanding of the various effects of quantum confinement, optical-electronic properties of nanoparticles and major nanomaterials. The book covers the various physical, chemical and hybrid methods of nanomaterial synthesis and nanofabrication as well as advanced characterization techniques. It includes chapters on the various applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It is written in a simple form, making it useful for students of physical and material sciences.

Luminescent Metal Oxides

Luminescent Metal Oxides
Author: S.V. Moharil
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2023-11-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000966267

The focus of the book is to explore metal oxides exhibiting a high optical transmittance as applicable in the field of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photo-catalysts, and so forth. It provides exposure to structural and chemical parameters of optically active metal oxides as a phosphor, innovative and currently demanded synthesis methods, and their proper characterization. It further covers applications such as optical thermometry, scintillation, anti-counterfeit, solid-state lighting and spectral modifier for solar cells, VUV application, and long persistent light emission phenomenon. Features: Reviews selection of structurally and functionally active materials for effective synthesis of metal oxides Exclusively covers large number of areas of applications of the luminescent metal oxides Cover various aspects of metal oxide research including synthesis and applications Includes chapters on synthesis-related predictions using machine learning Discusses radiation dosimetry and bio-imaging aspects This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in materials science and phosphor technology.

Graphene Oxide in Enhancing Energy Storage Devices

Graphene Oxide in Enhancing Energy Storage Devices
Author: Fabian Ifeanyichukwu Ezema
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2022-12-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000802469

The world is filled with electronics devices that use batteries and supercapacitors, such as laptops, cellphones, and cameras, creating the need for the efficient and effective production of good energy storage devices. The depletion of fossil fuels demands alternative sources of energy, which prompted the creation of solar cell (PV) technologies and fuel cells. The introduction of graphene oxides to these technologies help improve the performance of various energy storage and conversion devices. This book provides a broad review of graphene oxide synthesis and applications in various energy storage devices. The chapters explore various fundamental principles and the foundations of different energy conversion and storage devices with respect to their advancement due to emergence of graphene oxide, such as supercapacitors, batteries and fuel cells. This book will enable research towards improving the performance of various energy storage devices using graphene oxides and will be a valuable reference for researchers and scientists working across physics, engineering, and chemistry on different types of graphene oxide-based energy storage and conversion devices.

Theoretical Insights into the Electrochemical Properties of Ionic Liquid Electrolytes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Theoretical Insights into the Electrochemical Properties of Ionic Liquid Electrolytes in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Author: Leila Maftoon-Azad
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2024-09-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1040157610

This book provides a concise overview of the use of ionic liquids as electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) from a theoretical and computational perspective. It focuses on computational studies to understand the behavior of lithium ions in different ionic liquids and to optimize the performance of ionic liquid-based electrolytes. The main features of the book are as follows: • Provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical and computational aspects of using ionic liquids as electrolytes in LIBs, including the evaluation and reproducibility of the theoretical paths. • Covers various computational methods such as density functional theory, molecular dynamics, and quantum mechanics that have been used to study the behavior of lithium ions in different solvents and to optimize the performance of ionic liquid-based electrolytes. • Discusses recent advances such as new computational methods for predicting the properties of ionic liquid-based electrolytes, new strategies for improving the stability and conductivity of these electrolytes, and new approaches for understanding the kinetics and thermodynamics of redox reactions with ionic liquids. • Suggests how theoretical insights can be translated into practical applications for improving performance and safety. This monograph will be of interest to engineers working on LIB optimization.