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.

Multifunctional Hybrid Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agri-food and Ecosystems

Multifunctional Hybrid Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agri-food and Ecosystems
Author: Kamel A Abd-Elsalam
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2020-03-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128213590

Multifunctional Hybrid Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agrifood and Ecosystems shows how hybrid nanomaterials (HNMs) are being used to enhance agriculture, food and environmental science. The book discusses the synthesis and characterization of HNMs before exploring agrifoods and environmental functions. It shows how novel HNMs are being used for the detection and separation of heavy metal ions, for destroying and sensing of insecticides, in managed release fertilizer and pesticide formulations, plant protection, plant promotions, purification, detection, and to control mycotoxins. Further, the book describes the use of silica-based total nanosystems, carbon nanotubes, nanocellulose-based, and polymer nanohybrids for agricultural and biological applications. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists, engineers and food scientists who want to gain a greater understanding on how multifunctional nanomaterials are being used for a range of agricultural and environmental applications. - Outlines the major nanomaterial types that are being used in agriculture - Explains why the properties of multifunctional nanomaterials are particularly efficient for use in agriculture - Assesses the major challenges of using multifunctional nanomaterials on an industrial scale

Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials

Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials
Author: Khanna, Virat
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

In the field of materials science, traditional materials often fall short in meeting the demands of contemporary industries, where multifunctionality, enhanced performance, and adaptability are pivotal. This unmet need highlights a compelling problem—a gap in materials that can truly revolutionize various sectors. As industries strive for advancements, a new challenge emerges: the scarcity of materials capable of performing multiple functions efficiently across domains. This predicament forms the backdrop against which Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials offers a comprehensive exploration of hybrid nanomaterials poised to bridge this critical gap. Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials addresses the urgent need for materials that transcend conventional boundaries, providing heightened performance, efficiency, and adaptability across diverse industries. The book dissects the design and development principles behind hybrid nanocomposites, unraveling the latest fabrication techniques and advanced characterization methods. Each chapter explores the profound impact of these materials in specific technological applications, ranging from electronics and energy to aerospace, biomedical engineering, and environmental sensing. Delve into a compendium of state-of-the-art methodologies enabling researchers to engineer materials with unparalleled precision, recognizing the transformative potential of multifunctional materials and unveiling their advantages, challenges, and future trajectories.

Nanoscale Compound Semiconductors and their Optoelectronics Applications

Nanoscale Compound Semiconductors and their Optoelectronics Applications
Author: Vijay B. Pawade
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 461
Release: 2022-01-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128240636

Nanoscale Compound Semiconductors and their Optoelectronics Applications provides the basic and fundamental properties of nanoscale compound semiconductors and their role in modern technological products. The book discusses all important properties of this important category of materials such as their optical properties, size-dependent properties, and tunable properties. Key methods are reviewed, including synthesis techniques and characterization strategies. The role of compound semiconductors in the advancement of energy efficient optoelectronics and solar cell devices is also discussed. The book also touches on the photocatalytic property of the materials by doping with graphene oxides--an emerging and new pathway. - Covers all relevant types of nanoscale compound semiconductors for optoelectronics, including their synthesis, properties and applications - Provides historical context and review of emerging trends in semiconductor technology, particularly emphasizing advances in non-toxic semiconductor materials for green technologies - Reviews emerging applications of nanoscale compound semiconductor-based devices in optoelectronics, energy and environmental sustainability

Handbook of Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications

Handbook of Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications
Author: Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1143
Release: 2018-07-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 012813352X

Handbook of Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications explores the use of novel nanomaterials in the industrial arena. The book covers nanomaterials and the techniques that can play vital roles in many industrial procedures, such as increasing sensitivity, magnifying precision and improving production limits. In addition, the book stresses that these approaches tend to provide green, sustainable solutions for industrial developments. Finally, the legal, economical and toxicity aspects of nanomaterials are covered in detail, making this is a comprehensive, important resource for anyone wanting to learn more about how nanomaterials are changing the way we create products in modern industry. - Demonstrates how cutting-edge developments in nanomaterials translate into real-world innovations in a range of industry sectors - Explores how using nanomaterials can help engineers to create innovative consumer products - Discusses the legal, economical and toxicity issues arising from the industrial applications of nanomaterials

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Multifunctional Nanomaterials

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Multifunctional Nanomaterials
Author: Sabu Thomas
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2021-11-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 012820883X

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Multifunctional Nanomaterials covers major techniques for the design, synthesis, and development of multifunctional nanomaterials. The chapters highlight the main characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and scanning probe microscopy.The book explores major synthesis methods and functional studies, including: - Brillouin spectroscopy; - Temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopic studies; - Magnetic, ferroelectric, and magneto-electric coupling analysis; - Organ-on-a-chip methods for testing nanomaterials; - Magnetron sputtering techniques; - Pulsed laser deposition techniques; - Positron annihilation spectroscopy to prove defects in nanomaterials; - Electroanalytic techniques. This is an important reference source for materials science students, scientists, and engineers who are looking to increase their understanding of design and fabrication techniques for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials. - Explains the major design and fabrication techniques and processes for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials; - Demonstrates the design and development of magnetic, ferroelectric, multiferroic, and carbon nanomaterials for electronic applications, energy generation, and storage; - Green synthesis techniques and the development of nanofibers and thin films are also emphasized.

Magnetic Nanoparticles

Magnetic Nanoparticles
Author: Alberto López-Ortega
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2024-09-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1837672970

This book covers the most cutting-edge developments in the field of magnetic nanoparticles and nanomagnetism, such as novel synthetic and fabrication technologies, diverse magnetic characterization techniques and highly proved and most innovative applications of magnetic nanoparticles. In addition, the book addresses characterization techniques including structural, morphological and magnetic. It is an invaluable reference for experts in the field to consolidate knowledge, provide insight and inspiration to beginners wishing to learn about magnetic nanoparticles. Written at an accessible level suitable for all researchers in materials science, including physicists, biologists, and engineers.

Multifunctional Photocatalytic Materials for Energy

Multifunctional Photocatalytic Materials for Energy
Author: Zhiqun Lin
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2018-03-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081019785

Multifunctional Photocatalytic Materials for Energy discusses recent developments in multifunctional photocatalytic materials, such as semiconductors, quantum dots, carbon nanotubes and graphene, with an emphasis on their novel properties and synthesis strategies and discussions of their fundamental principles and applicational achievements in energy fields, for example, hydrogen generation from water splitting, CO2 reduction to hydrocarbon fuels, degradation of organic pollutions and solar cells. This book serves as a valuable reference book for researchers, but is also an instructive text for undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to learn about multifunctional photocatalytic materials to stimulate their interests in designing and creating advanced materials. - Covers all aspects of recent developments in multifunctional photocatalytic materials - Provides fundamental understanding of the structure, properties and energy applications of these materials - Contains contributions from leading international experts in the field working in multidisciplinary subject areas - Focuses on advanced applications and future research advancements, such as graphene-based nanomaterials and multi-hybrid nanocomposites - Presents a valuable reference for researchers and students that stimulates interest in designing advanced materials for renewable energy resources

Applications of Multifunctional Nanomaterials

Applications of Multifunctional Nanomaterials
Author: Sabu Thomas
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2023-03-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128208821

Applications of Multifunctional Nanomaterials showcases the major applications of highly correlated nanosystems that highlight the multifunctionality of nanomaterials. This includes applications of nanomaterials in spintronics, information storage, magnetic data storage and memory device applications, energy harvesting applications using nanomultiferroics with piezoelectric polymers, nonlinear optical limiting applications using graphene or ferrite nanoparticles, soft tissues applications, EMI shielding applications and even applications in sunscreen lotions, cosmetics and food packaging will be discussed. In addition, nanoparticle incorporation in animal nutrition intended for increased productivity is an innovative and groundbreaking theme of the book. Finally, functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery, magnetic hyperthermia, sutures, cancer therapy, dentistry and other biomedical and bio-engineering applications using nanoparticles are discussed in detail. - Explains the major design and fabrication techniques and processes for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials and nanotechnologies - Demonstrates how ferromagnetics, multiferroics and carbon nanomaterials are designed for electronic and optical applications - Assesses the major challenges of using multifunctional nanomaterials on a mass scale