Nanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects provides a brief introduction to metal oxides. The book then discusses novel fabrication methodologies and eco-friendly methods for using a broad range of metal oxide-based nanocomposites in innovative ways. Key aspects include fundamental characteristics of environmentally sustainable fabrication of materials for solar power, power generation and the textiles industries. Commercialization and economic aspects that are currently of major significance are also discussed in detail. The book represents an important information resource for material scientists and engineers to create the next generation of products and devices for energy and environmental applications.
Metal and metal oxide-based nanocomposites are at the heart of some of the most exciting developments in the field of energy and environmental research. They have exceptional properties and are utilized in electronic and environmental sensing devices, for energy storage, electrode materials, fuel cells, membranes, and more.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Sustainable Fabrication Approaches: Fundamentals, Design & Developments 1. Introduction and fundamentals of nanocomposites 2. Properties of metal and metal oxides nanocomposites 3. Overview and fundamentals of polymer's nanocomposites 4. Fabrication approaches of nanocomposites 5. Design and developments strategies in fabrication of nanocomposites Section 2: Energy 6. Recent developments of nanocomposites in energy related application 7. Application of nanocomposites in fuel cell 8. Role of nanocomposite in hydrogen production 9. Nanocomposite in energy storage applications 10. Developments of nanocomposite in lithium-ion batteries 11. Developments of nanocomposite in super capacitor applications 12. Developments of nanocomposite in dye-sensitized solar cells 13. Recent development of nanocomposites in electrochemical capacitor applications Section 3: Environment 14. Development and mechanism of nanocomposites In Photocatalysis 15. Nanocomposites in detection of volatile compounds 16. Nanocomposites in detection of hydrazine 17. Application of Nanocomposites in waste water treatment 18. Nanocomposite in degradation of organic pollutants 19. Antimicrobial, and drug delivery aspect of nanocomposites 20. Nanocomposites based membrane for separation of hazardous contaminants from wastewater 21. Nanocomposite for treatment of textile effluents 22. Nanocomposite for the removal of pharmaceuticals in drinking water sources 23. Nanocomposite for indoor air filters and waste water treatment Section 4: Miscellaneous and Commercialization 24. Nanocomposites for adsorption of toxic metals 25. Nanocomposites for power generation 26. Nanocomposites for anticorrosive application 27. Commercialization and Economical Issue
Authors
Mohammad Ehtisham Khan Assistant Professor and Head, Department in Chemical Engineering Technology, Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mohammad Ehtisham Khan received doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from Yeungnam University, the Republic of Korea in 2017 and presently working as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department in Chemical Engineering Technology at Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khan is working in the cutting-edge area of nanosciences and nanotechnology, especially inorganic materials, such as, the fabrication of metal-metal oxides and carbon-based nanoparticles/nanocomposites various novel applications in the field of energy, environment, and biological applications such as catalysis, photocatalysis, photoelectrodes, optoelectronic devices, hydrogen production, sensing, and selected biological applications. Dr. Khan has 37 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and Editing 3 books in Elsevier with contributed in 14 book chapters. Jeenat Aslam Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taibah University, Yanbu, Al-Madina, Saudi Arabia.Dr. Jeenat Aslam is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Science, Taibah University, Yanbu, Al-Madina, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her PhD degree in chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Her research is mainly focused on materials and corrosion, nanotechnology, and surface chemistry. Dr. Jeenat has published several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. In addition, she has authored more than 40 book chapters and edited more than 30 books for different prestigious publishers.
Chandrabhan Verma Researcher, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Chandrabhan Verma, PhD, works at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS). His research interests mainly focus on the synthesis and design of environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors used for several industrial applications. Dr. Verma received his PhD degree from the Department of Chemistry at IIT?BHU, Varanasi, India and MSc degree in organic chemistry (Gold Medalist). Dr. Verma is the author of several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. He has also received several national and international awards for his academic achievements.
