Synthesis of Zinc Oxide by Sol–Gel Method for Photoelectrochemical Cells

Synthesis of Zinc Oxide by Sol–Gel Method for Photoelectrochemical Cells
Author: Siti Salwa Alias
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2013-11-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9814560774

This book focuses on the study of synthesized ZnO powder using Zn(CH3COO)2∙2H2O precursor, methanol (as solvent), and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to vary the pH. The successfully synthesized ZnO powder from the sol-gel centrifugation and sol-gel storage methods were characterized and investigated by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, UV–visible spectroscopy, and photoluminescence test to compare the properties of the nanoparticles. The best characteristic of the ZnO powder from both methods was observed when the powders were coated on an ITO glass to fabricate a PEC. The current density–voltage performances of both PECs were investigated under luminescent and dark conditions.

Nanostructured Materials

Nanostructured Materials
Author: Mohindar Seehra
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2017-07-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535133713

There continues to be a worldwide interest in the size-dependent properties of nanostructured materials and their applications in many diverse fields such as catalysis, sensors, energy conversion processes, and biomedicine to name a few. The eleven chapters of this book written by different researchers include four chapters on the different methods of fabrication of specific materials followed by characterization of their properties, and the remaining seven chapters focusing on the fabrications and applications including three chapters on biomedical applications, two chapters on sensors, one chapter on solar cells, and one chapter on the use of nanoparticles in herbicides. These chapters provide up-to-date reviews useful for current and future researchers in these specific areas.

Zinc Oxide Nanostructures

Zinc Oxide Nanostructures
Author: Magnus Willander
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2014-07-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814411345

Zinc oxide (ZnO) in its nanostructured form is emerging as a promising material with great potential for the development of many smart electronic devices. This book presents up-to-date information about various synthesis methods to obtain device-quality ZnO nanostructures. It describes both high-temperature (over 100 C) and low-temperature (under

Post-Transition Metals

Post-Transition Metals
Author: Mohammed Muzibur Rahman
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2021-04-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1839682604

Post-Transition Metals compiles information on synthesis, properties, characterization, and potential applications of post-transition metals such as indium and gallium. These metals are important for their optical, structural, morphological, and electronic properties. This book provides an overview of the history as well as the physical, structural, optical, and chemical properties of post-transition elements. It also discusses methods for the detection and separation of these metals, including special methods for determining their presence in industrial and organometallic products. The information contained herein is useful for physicists, researchers, chemists, materials engineers, and students.

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.

Multifunctional Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy Applications

Multifunctional Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
Author: H.P. Nagaswarupa
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2024-06-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1040029418

Multifunctional Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy Applications provides deep insight into the role of multifunctional nanomaterials in the field of energy and power generation applications. It mainly focuses on the synthesis, fabrication, design, development, and optimization of novel functional inorganic nanomaterials for energy storage and saving devices. It also covers studies of inorganic electrode materials for supercapacitors, membranes for batteries and fuel cells, and materials for display systems and energy generation. Features: Explores computational and experimental methods of preparing inorganic nanomaterials and their multifunctional applications Includes synthesis and performance analysis of various functional nanomaterials for energy storage and saving applications Reviews current research directions and latest developments in the field of energy materials Discusses importance of computational techniques in designing novel nanomaterials Highlights importance of multifunctional applications of nanomaterials in the energy sector This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science, electrical engineering, and nanomaterials.

Anisotropic and Shape-Selective Nanomaterials

Anisotropic and Shape-Selective Nanomaterials
Author: Simona E. Hunyadi Murph
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2017-07-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319596624

This book reviews recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and physico-chemical properties of anisotropic nanomaterials. It highlights various emerging applications of nanomaterials, including sensing and imaging, (bio)medical applications, environmental protection, plasmonics, catalysis, and energy. It provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the effect that morphology and nanometric dimension has on the physico-chemical properties of various materials and how this leads to novel applications.

Functionalized Nanomaterials

Functionalized Nanomaterials
Author: Vineet Kumar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2021-07-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000367207

Nanomaterials contain some unique properties due to their nanometric size and surface functionalization. Nanomaterial functionalization also affects their compatibility to biocompatibility and toxicity behaviors. environment and living organism. This makes functionalized nanomaterials a material with huge scope and few challenges. This book provides detailed information about the nanomaterial functionalization and their application. Recent advancements, challenges and opportunities in the preparation and applications of functionalized nanomaterials are also highlighted. This book can serve as a reference book for scientific investigators, doctoral and post-doctoral scholars; undergrad and grad. This book is very useful for multidisciplinary researchers, industry personnel’s, journalists, and policy makers. Features: Covers all aspects of Nanomaterial functionalization and its applications Describes and methods of functionalized nanomaterials synthesis for different applications Discusses the challenges, recent findings, and cutting-edge global research trends on functionalization of nanomaterials and its applications It discusses the regulatory frameworks for the safe use of functionalized nanomaterials. It contains contributions from international experts from multiple disciplines.

Nanostructured Biomaterials

Nanostructured Biomaterials
Author: Junbai Li
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2011-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642050123

Nanostructured materials with designed biofunctions have brought about rapid and significant changes in materials science. "Nanostructured Biomaterials" provides up-to-date reviews of different methods for synthesizing new types of such materials and discusses their cutting-edge technological applications. The reviews mainly focus on potential applications of nanostructured materials in biology and the medical sciences. The book is of general interest to a broad audience of graduate students and researchers active in chemistry, materials science, engineering, biology, and physics. Dr. Junbai Li is a professor at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology and the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.