Polymers and Nanomaterials from Liquid-Liquid Interfaces

Polymers and Nanomaterials from Liquid-Liquid Interfaces
Author: Panagiotis Dallas
Publisher: Smithers Rapra
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2017-03-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 191024290X

The liquid-liquid interface and the two-phase, organic-aqueous systems are a key part of materials science. This book is written both as a state-of-the-art review on the materials synthesised through interfaces and a theoretical introduction on the properties and the fundamentals of the interface. It should be of interest to researchers currently working in various industrial sectors, academia and consultancy.The book deals with newly developed fluorescent polymers, nanoparticle arrays through interfaces and their potential applications in energy storage, enhanced oil recovery and sensors.Chapter 1 provides an overview of interfaces in natural and biological systems. Chapter 2 outlines the fundamental properties of the interface. Chapters 3 and 4 are devoted to the synthesis and self-organisation of nanoparticles and polymers through interfacial systems. The synthesis of conductive, fluorescent and conventional polymers and their properties are extensively covered, with the most important findings from the recent literature highlighted. A deeper analysis on their electronic transport, magnetic and optical properties is beyond the scope of this work and rather an introduction on these properties is presented. Finally, the closing Chapter 5 serves as a discussion and analysis on the potential applications of liquid-liquid boundaries and of the materials synthesised through them.

Generation of Polymers and Nanomaterials at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces

Generation of Polymers and Nanomaterials at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces
Author: Panagiotis Dallas
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128195053

Generation of Polymers and Nanomaterials at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces: Application to Crystalline, Light Emitting, and Energy Materials, Second Edition is an innovative guide to the synthesis and processing of materials through liquid-liquid interfaces. This second edition has been revised and expanded, with a new chapter on light emitting materials and increased emphasis towards applications. The book aims to highlight the versatility of the interface between two liquids, providing a unique environment for synthesizing materials with highly tuned, desirable properties. In this revised and expanded second edition, the advanced applications of the synthesized materials and the two-phase systems are highlighted, with real potential within flexible electronics, energy storage, enhanced oil recovery, and sensors. This is supported by detailed coverage of interfacial processes and the fundamental physical chemistry behind them. The first two chapters provide an overview of interfaces in natural and biological systems, and outline the fundamental properties of the interface. Chapters 3 and 4 are devoted to the synthesis and self-organization of nanoparticles and polymers through interfacial systems. The synthesis of conductive, fluorescent and conventional polymers and their properties are extensively covered. Chapters 5 and 6 focus on novel applications. This book is of interest to researchers, scientists, and advanced students, in polymer synthesis, polymer chemistry, polymer science, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, polymer composites, materials science, energy, flexible electronics, and chemical engineering. In industry, this supports scientists, R&D, and other professionals, working with polymeric materials for applications in energy, electronics, sensors, and oil & gas. - Provides new ideas for the design of fluorescent polymers, conductive polymers, nanoparticle arrays, thin films, and novel 2D materials - Includes detailed coverage of synthesis and processing of polymers and nanomaterials at liquid-liquid interfaces - Explores state-of-the-art applications across flexible electronics, energy storage, enhanced oil recovery, and sensors

Mesoscale Modeling in Chemical Engineering Part II

Mesoscale Modeling in Chemical Engineering Part II
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2016-02-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128039310

Mesoscale Modeling in Chemical Engineering, a volume in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series provides the reader with personal views of authorities in the field. Subjects covered are not limited to the classical chemical engineering disciplines, with contributions connecting chemical engineering to related scientific fields, thus providing new ideas for additional thought. The book balances well developed areas such as process industry, transformation of materials, energy, and environmental issues with areas where applications of chemical engineering are more recent or emerging. - Contains reviews by leading authorities in the respective areas - Presents Up-to-date reviews of latest techniques in modeling of catalytic processes - Includes a mix of US and European authors, as well as academic/industrial/research institute perspectives - Contains the critical connections between computation and experimental methods

Emerging Materials

Emerging Materials
Author: Laxman Raju Thoutam
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2022-05-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811913129

This book serves as a quick guide on the latest material systems including their synthesis, fabrication and characterization techniques. It discusses recent developments in different material systems and discusses their novel applications in various branches of science and engineering. The book briefs latest computational tools and techniques that are used to discover new material systems. The book also briefs applications of new emerging materials in various fields including, healthcare, sensors, opto-electronics, high power devices and nano-electronics. This book helps to create a synergy between computational and experimental research methods to better understand a particular material system.

Surface Engineering and Functional Nanomaterials for Point-of-Care Analytical Devices

Surface Engineering and Functional Nanomaterials for Point-of-Care Analytical Devices
Author: Buddhadev Purohit
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2023-09-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9819930251

This book chronicles the role of advanced nanomaterials and surface engineering technologies in the development of point-of-care biosensors for health and environmental monitoring. All aspects of nanomaterial synthesis and characterization, functionalization methods, sensing surface engineering, signal amplification strategies, use of innovative technologies to enhance sensor efficiency and performances, and innovative applications of nanobiosensors to tackle real-life problems are discussed in this book with a focus on optical and electrochemical based sensing. It also covers the detection of infectious diseases and various disease biomarkers, smartphone-based biosensing, and portable diagnostics module developments with a discussion on the working mechanisms of these devices in various domains. The book also illustrates the recent trends in biosensing, and an overview of the challenges and probable solutions for the translation of biosensors from laboratory prototypes to commercial success. ​

Two-Dimensional (2D) Nanomaterials in Separation Science

Two-Dimensional (2D) Nanomaterials in Separation Science
Author: Rasel Das
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2021-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030724573

This book covers newly emerging two-dimensional nanomaterials which have been recently used for the purpose of water purification. It focuses on the synthesis methods of 2D materials and answers how scientists/engineers/nanotechnologist/environmentalists could use these materials for fabricating new separation membranes and most probably making commercially feasible technology. The chapters are written by a collection of international experts ensuring a broad view of each topic. The book will be of interest to experienced researchers as well as young scientists looking for an introduction into 2D materials-based cross-disciplinary research.

Handbook of Nanomaterials Properties

Handbook of Nanomaterials Properties
Author: Bharat Bhushan
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1467
Release: 2014-03-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642311075

Nanomaterials attract tremendous attention in recent researches. Although extensive research has been done in this field it still lacks a comprehensive reference work that presents data on properties of different Nanomaterials. This Handbook of Nanomaterials Properties will be the first single reference work that brings together the various properties with wide breadth and scope.

Drug Delivery Using Nanomaterials

Drug Delivery Using Nanomaterials
Author: Yasser Shahzad
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2022-01-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000529460

After the drug discovery and development process, designing suitable formulations to safely deliver the optimum dose, while avoiding side effects, has been a constant challenge, especially when drugs are very toxic and have poor solubility and undesirable clearance profiles. With recent advances in synthetic technologies, nanoparticles can be custom-made from a variety of advanced materials to mimic the bioenvironment and can be equipped with various targeting and imaging moieties for site-specific delivery and real-time imaging. Drug Delivery Using Nanomaterials covers advancements in the field of nanoparticle-based drug-delivery systems, along with all the aspects needed for a successful and marketable nanoformulation. FEATURES Offers a general overview of the entire process involved in the synthesis and characterization of pharmaceutical nanoparticles Covers a broad range of synthetic materials for developing nanoformulations customized for specific disease states, target organs, and drugs Every chapter sequentially builds, providing a progressive pathway from classical nanoparticles to the more advanced to be used as a full drug product by consumers Provides information in a bottom-up manner in that definitions and explanations of relevant background information serve as a framework for understanding advanced concepts This user-friendly reference is aimed at materials engineers, chemical engineers, biomedical engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, chemists, and others working on advanced drug delivery, from academia as well as industry.

Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces

Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces
Author: Andrei Honciuc
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2021-02-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128231939

Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces: Fundamentals and Applications gives a descriptive account of interfacial phenomena step-by-step, from simple to complex, to provide readers with a strong foundation of knowledge in interfacial materials chemistry. Many case studies are provided to give real-world examples of problems and their solutions, allowing readers to make the connection between fundamental understanding and applications. Emerging applications in nanomaterials and nanotechnology are also discussed. Throughout the book, the author explains the common interface and surface equations, models, methods, and applications in the creation of functional materials. The goal of Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces is to provide readers with the basic understanding of the common tools of surface and interface chemistry for application in materials science and nanotechnology. This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of materials science and engineering and surface and interface chemistry. - Includes numerous real-world examples and case studies throughout - Addresses emerging applications of interfacial materials chemistry in nanomaterials and nanotechnology - Provides the foundational concepts of surface and interfacial science with models, equation, and methods

Optical Properties of Functional Polymers and Nano Engineering Applications

Optical Properties of Functional Polymers and Nano Engineering Applications
Author: Vaibhav Jain
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466556919

This comprehensive text provides a basic introduction to the optical properties of polymers, as well as a systematic overview of the latest developments in their nano engineering applications—including L-GRIN lenses, 3D holographic displays, optical gene detection, and more. Covering an increasingly important class of materials relevant not only in academic research but also in industry, this book emphasizes the importance of nano engineering in improving the fundamental optical properties of the functional polymers, elaborating on high-level research while thoroughly explaining the underlying principles.