The discovery of new materials and the manipulation of their exotic properties for device fabrication is crucial for advancing technology. Nanoscience, and the creation of nanomaterials have taken materials science and electronics to new heights for the benefit of mankind. Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment covers several topics of nanoscience research. The compiled chapters aim to update readers by highlighting modern developments in materials science theory and experiments. The significant role of new materials in future technology is also demonstrated. The book serves as a reference for curriculum development in technical institutions and research programs in the field of physics, chemistry and applied areas of science like materials science, chemical engineering and electronics.
This part covers 11 topics in these areas:
- Role of Plasmonic Metal-semiconductor Heterostructure in Photo Catalytic Hydrolysis and Degradation of Toxic Dyes
- BaZrO3-Based Ceramics and Ceramic Composites as Smart Materials for Advanced Applications
- A High-capacity Anode Material for Lithium-ion Batteries is Sili-graphene Type SiC3
- An Introduction to the Fabrication of White Light-emitting Diodes
- Electronic and Piezoelectric Properties of Nonmetal Doped II-VI Monolayer Compounds
- A Theoretical Investigation on the New Quaternary MAX-phase Compounds
- Surface Segregation in Pt 3 Nb and Pt 3 Ti using Density Functional-based Methods.
- Nanoparticles and Environmental Health
- Investigation for Optimum site for adsorption and population effect of Lithium on Silicene Monolayer
- Strategies for Synthesizing Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and the Challenges
- Heterogeneous Semiconductor Photocatalysis for Water Purification: Basic Mechanism and Advanced Strategies
Readership
Students, teachers, and scientists in the field of physics, chemistry and materials science.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Role of Plasmonic Metal-Semiconductor Hetero-Structure in Photo Catalytic Hydrolysis and Degradation of Toxic Dyes
- Introduction
- Plasmonic Dynamics
- Synthesis Process of Metal-Semiconductor Plasmonic
- Photocatalyst
- Factors Affecting Plasmonic Nanostructure
- Geometrical Shape
- Size of the Plasmonic Nanocrystal
- Material Composition
- Ratio of Noble Metal to the Semiconductor
- Plasmonic Metal-Semiconductor Heterostructure For
- Photocatalytic Hydrolysis of Ammonium Borane
- Plasmonic Metal-Semiconductor Heterostructure for Dye Water
- Treatment
- Proposed Mechanism
- Schottky Barrier
- Direct Electron Transfer
- Enhanced Local Electric Field
- Plasmon Resonant Energy Transfer
- Prospects and Future
- Plasmonic as Energy Inputs
- Quantum Dots and Quantum Dots
- Communication With Plasmonic
- Plasmonic Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Cancer
- Plasmonic in Desalination of Water
- Plasmonic Invisible Photodetector
- Electrochromic Smart Window
- Plasmonic Sensing
- Antimicrobial Coating
- Limitations and Challenges
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
Chapter 2 Bazro3-Based Ceramics and Ceramic Composites as Smart Materials for Advanced Applications
- Introduction
- Synthesis Strategy of Ceramics
- Ceramics and Ceramic Composites in Pc-Sofc Technology
- Grotthuss Mechanism in Proton Conductors
- Bazro3 Based Proton Conductors (Pcs) for Fuel Cells
- Bazro3-Based Thin Film Composites for Fuel Cell Technology
- Advanced Ceramic Composites in Defence
- Mechanism of Course-Changing Bullets
- Bazro3 Based Ceramic Composites in Defence
- Ceramic Composites as Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production 60
- Photocatalytic Mechanism for Hydrogen Production
- Bazro3 Based Ceramic Composites for Hydrogen Production
- Ceramic Phosphors for Medical Applications
- Optical Activity of Ceramic Phosphors
- Bazro3-Based Ceramic Phosphor for Radiation Shielding
- Ceramic Materials for Microwave Dielectric Resonators
- Functioning of Microwave Dielectric Resonator
- Bazro3-Based Ceramic Materials as Microwave Dielectric Resonators
- Critical Shortcomings and Future Scope
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
Chapter 3 A High-Capacity Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries Is Sili-Graphene Type Sic3
- Introduction
- Computational Details
- Results and Discussion
- Electronic Properties of Li Adsorption on the Siligraphene
- Li Adsorption and Diffusion on the Siligraphene
- Li Diffusion Process
- Voltage Profiles as a Function of Capacity for Siligraphene Lixsic3
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 4 An Introduction to the Fabrication of White Light- Emitting Diodes
- Introduction
- Types of Leds and Their Applications
- Characteristics of a Lighting Source
- Color Rendering Index (Cri)
- Cie Color Co-Ordinates
- Color Co-Related Temperature (Cct)
- Luminous Efficacy (K)
- Fabrications of White Light-Emitting Diode
- Mixing of Multiple Leds Emitting Different Monochromatic Color
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Mixing of An Led Chip With a Phosphor
- Luminescence
- Phosphor
- Different Synthetic Methods of Phosphor
- Co-Precipitation Method
- Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Method
- Sol-Gel Method
- Combustion Method
- Sonochemical Route
- Microwave-Assisted Synthesis
- Solid State Method
- Energy Transfer
- Quenching of Luminescence
- Thermal Quenching
- Combination of Blue Emitting Led With a Phosphor Emitting
- Yellow Light
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Combination of Uv/Nuv Emitting Led With Multiple Phosphors
- Emitting Red, Green and Blue Color
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Combination of Uv/Nuv Emitting Led With a Single Phosphor
- Emitting Blue and Yellow Lights or Blue, Green and Red Lights
- Doping of a Single Activator Ion into the Host Material
- Doping of Multiple Activator Ions into the Host Material
- Controlling the Concentrations of Defect and Reaction
- Conditions of the Defect-Related Luminescent Material
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Current Limitations and Challenging
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 5 Electronic and Piezoelectric Properties of Non-Metal Doped Ii-Vi Monolayer Compounds
- Introduction
- Computational Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Pristine Properties
- Non-Metal Doping
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 6 A Theoretical Investigation on the New Quaternary Max- Phase Compounds (Zr1-Xtix)3Alc2 (Where X= 0-1)
- Introduction
- Generalities on the Max-Phases
- Chemical Elements
- Crystal Structure
- Max Phases Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Synthesis of Max Phases
- Synthesis of Massive Samples
- Synthesis of Thin Film
- Applications
- Results and Discussion of the First-Principle Investigations Of
- (Zr1-Xtix)3Alc2) Max-Phase Compounds (X=0-1)
- Details of the Employed First-Principle Method
- Structural Properties
- Mechanical Behavior
- Electronic Properties
- Thermodynamic Properties
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 7 Surface Segregation in Pt3Nb and Pt3Ti Using Density Functional Theory-Based Methods
- Introduction
- Computational Method
- Results and Discussion
- Surface Segregation in Pt3X (111) Surface
- Direct Exchange and Antisite Migration
- Oxygen Adsorption on Pristine Pt (111) Surface
- Oxygen Adsorption Energy on Pt3X (111) Surface
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 8 Nanoparticles and Environmental Health Aparna Roy, Kumaresh Mandal, Shishir Tamang, Soni Subba , Saptaparni De,
- Introduction
- Natural Nps
- Engineered Nps
- The Fate of Nps in the Environment
- Physiochemical Transformation
- Biological Transformation of Nps
- Nps in Soil
- Source of Soil Nps
- Effect on Soil
- Soil Remediation With Nps
- Nps in the Aquatic Environment
- Source
- Effect of Nps in Water
- Remediation of Contaminants in Water
- Nps in Air
- Source
- Effect of Nps in the Air
- Remediation of Pollutants in the Air by Nps
- Limitations and Future Perspectives
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
Chapter 9 Investigation for Optimum Site for Adsorption And Population Effect of Lithium on Silicene Monolayer
Author
- Dibya Prakash Rai
- Kingsley O. Obodo
- Jitendra Pal Singh
