Functional Properties of Modern Materials

Functional Properties of Modern Materials
Author: Risdiana,
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2015-08-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3035700184

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2nd International Conference on Functional Materials Science (ICFMS 2014), November 12-13, 2014, Lombok, Indonesia

Multifunctional Hybrid Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials

Multifunctional Hybrid Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials
Author: Jai Prakash
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2023-10-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 303139481X

This book delves into the world of hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their diverse applications. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, this book highlights the importance of these materials in addressing critical challenges in various fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of multifunctional hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their potential impact on interdisciplinary research. It explores the synthesis techniques employed to create these advanced materials, emphasizing the integration of multiple components to enhance their photocatalytic performance. The applications of hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials are thoroughly examined throughout the book. From wastewater treatment and energy production to environmental sensing and virus degradation, the diverse range of practical uses is explored in detail. The book also covers recent developments in semiconductor nanomaterials as sensors, screen printing techniques using hybrid nanomaterials, and the use of 2D and 3D printing in sensing applications.

Green and Sustainable Approaches Using Wastes for the Production of Multifunctional Nanomaterials

Green and Sustainable Approaches Using Wastes for the Production of Multifunctional Nanomaterials
Author: Abhishek Kumar Bhardwaj
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2024-01-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0443191840

Green and Sustainable Approaches Using Wastes for the Production of Multifunctional Nanomaterials focuses on the examination of green synthesis utilizing green waste materials derived from home and industrial applications. This book also examines the current state of material generations, future problems and their industrial constraints, and the synthesis of NMs for various applications such as medicinal, agriculture, environmental, food and beverage storage, and so on. The book includes the most recent practical and theoretical aspects of the use of waste materials released in the fabrication of various types of valuable nanomaterials, such as metal, metal oxide, polymeric, and graphene, among others. This is a relatively new concept in waste utilization, and green synthesis is a viable resource in making NPs. This book will also be valuable for waste management professionals who need proper disposal techniques for by-products. - Provides various types of waste management helps to develop innovative ideas - Discusses waste to valuable wealth, waste resources management, approaches to focus sustainable development, pollution reduction, and alternative options for smooth recovery of resources - Contains advanced information about green nanotechnology

Antibiotic Materials in Healthcare

Antibiotic Materials in Healthcare
Author: Kokkarachedu Varaprasad
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2020-05-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 012822536X

Antibiotic Materials in Healthcare provides significant information on antibiotic related issues, accurate solutions, and recent investigative information for health-related applications. In addition, the book addresses the design and development of antibiotics with advanced (physical, chemical and biological) properties, an analysis of materials, in vivo and in vitro applications, and their biomedical applications for healthcare. - Provides information on all aspects of antibiotic related issues - Offers a balanced synthesis of basic and clinical science for each individual case, presenting clinical courses and detailed microbiological information for each infection - Describes the prevalence and incidence of global issues and current therapeutic approaches

Multifunctional Nanostructured Metal Oxides for Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices

Multifunctional Nanostructured Metal Oxides for Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices
Author: Vijay B. Pawade
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2020-05-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000073203

Metal oxide nanoparticles exhibit potential applications in energy and environmental fields, such as solar cells, fuel cells, hydrogen energy, and energy storage devices. This book covers all points from synthesis, properties, and applications of transition metal oxide nanoparticle materials in energy storage and conversion devices. Aimed at graduate-level students and researchers associated with the energy and environment sector, this book addresses the application of nontoxic and environmentally friendly metal oxide materials for a clean environment and deals with synthesis properties and application metal oxides materials for energy conversion, energy storage, and hydrogen generation.

Smart Nanocontainers

Smart Nanocontainers
Author: Phuong Nguyen Tri
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2019-11-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128168919

Smart Nanocontainers explores the fundamental concepts and emerging applications of nanocontainers in biomedicine, pharmaceuticals and smart materials. In pharmaceuticals, nanocontainers have advantages over their micro-counterparts, including more efficient drug detoxification, higher intracellular uptake, better stability, less side effects and higher biocompatibility with tissue and cells. In materials science, such as coating technology, they help by making coatings smarter, stronger and more durable. This important reference will help anyone who wants to learn more on how nanocontainers are used to provide the controlled release of active agents, including their applications in smart coatings, corrosion, drug delivery, diagnosis, agri-food and gas storage. - Discusses how the molecular design of nanocarriers can be optimized to increase performance - Explores how nanocarriers are being used to produce a new generation of active coatings - Explains how nanocarriers are being used to deliver more effective nanoscale drug delivery

Metal Oxide Nanocomposites

Metal Oxide Nanocomposites
Author: B. Raneesh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119364736

Metal Oxide Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Applications summarizes many of the recent research accomplishments in the area of metal oxide-based nanocomposites. This book focussing on the following topics: Nanocomposites preparation and characterization of metal oxide nanocomposites; synthesis of core/shell metal oxide nanocomposites; multilayer thin films; sequential assembly of nanocomposite materials; semiconducting polymer metal oxide nanocomposites; graphene-based metal and metal oxide nanocomposites; carbon nanotube–metal–oxide nanocomposites; silicon mixed oxide nanocomposites; gas semiconducting sensors based on metal oxide nanocomposites; metal9;]organic framework nanocomposite for hydrogen production and nanocomposites application towards photovoltaic and photocatalytic.

Nanotechnology in Environmental Science, 2 Volumes

Nanotechnology in Environmental Science, 2 Volumes
Author: Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 898
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 352734294X

An overview of the current state of nanotechnology-based devices with applications in environmental science, focusing on nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites. The handbook pays special attention to those nanotechnology-based approaches that promise easier, faster and cheaper processes in environmental monitoring and remediation. Furthermore, it presents up-to-date information on the economics, toxicity and regulations related to nanotechnology in detail. The book closes with a look at the role of nanotechnology for a green and sustainable future. With its coverage of existing and soon-to-be-realized devices this is an indispensable reference for both academic and corporate R&D.

Green Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Nanoparticles

Green Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Nanoparticles
Author: Ashutosh Kumar Shukla
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2018-11-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081025807

Green Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Nanoparticles shows how eco-friendly nanoparticles are engineered and used. In particular, metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles and other categories of nanoparticles are discussed. The book outlines a range of methodologies and explores the appropriate use of each. Characterization methods include spectroscopic, microscopic and diffraction methods, but magnetic resonance methods are also included as they can be used to understand the mechanism of nanoparticle synthesis using organisms. Applications covered include targeted drug delivery, water purification and hydrogen generation. This is an important research resource for those wishing to learn more about how eco-efficient nanoparticles can best be used. Theoretical details and mathematical derivations are kept to a necessary minimum to suit the need of interdisciplinary audiences and those who may be relatively new to the field. - Explores recent trends in growth, characterization, properties and applications of nanoparticles - Gives readers an understanding on how they are applied through the use of case studies and examples - Assesses the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of synthesis and characterization techniques for green nanoparticles in different situations

Polymer/Fullerene Nanocomposites

Polymer/Fullerene Nanocomposites
Author: Ayesha Kausar
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2023-01-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323995160

Polymer/Fullerene Nanocomposites: Design and Applications synopsizes state-of-the-art essentials and versatile inventions in polymers and fullerenes derived nanocomposites. As the design, fabrication and exploration of polymeric materials with fullerenes in advanced nanomaterials is progressing quickly because of their unique combination of properties, including optical, electronic, electrical, mechanical, thermal, photovoltaic, sensing, shape memory, capacitive, antimicrobial, and other applications, this book fills a void in literature compilation and assessment for a field still in its infancy. The introductory chapter of this manuscript provides a comprehensive update on the fundamentals and applications of fullerenes, with following chapters revealing the properties and essential aspects of polymeric nanocomposites. - Reconnoiters state-of-the-art of fullerenes - Focuses on fullerene nano-additives, developing covalent interactions, and physical dispersion with conjugated polymers and other polymeric matrices - Emphasizes fullerene nanowhisker and nanoball nanofillers in nanocomposites - Unfolds advanced applications of polymer/fullerene nanomaterials in stimuli-responsive systems, optoelectronic devices (photovoltaics, light emitting diodes and optical sensors), fuel cells, supercapacitors and biomedical fields