Nanotechnology: A Quick Guide to Materials and Technologies invites readers to explore the cutting-edge world of nanotechnology, offering a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to this rapidly evolving field. The content provides a foundation for understanding the field and details the properties of significant nanomaterials. Readers will also gain insights into innovative processes while receiving a balanced perspective on the social and regulatory aspects of nanotechnology.
Key Features
- Foundational Knowledge: Begins with an overview of nanotechnology, its history, and its key concepts,
- Diverse Nanomaterials: Explores various types of nanomaterials, including nanoparticles, nanowires, and carbon-based materials like graphene, detailing their properties and potential applications.
- Advanced Applications: Explores the real-world uses of nanotechnology across multiple sectors, such as medicine, electronics, energy, and environmental science, demonstrating its transformative impact.
- Fabrication and Characterization: Covers techniques for creating and analyzing nanomaterials, offering insights into the processes that drive innovation in the field.
- Ethical and Societal Considerations: Discusses the broader implications of nanotechnology, including ethical, societal, and regulatory aspects
Ideal for students, educators, researchers, and industry professionals, this guide serves as an informative resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of nanotechnology.
Readership
Students, Educators, Researchers, and Industry Professionals
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
PREFACE
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
CHAPTER 1 APPLICATION OF NANOMATERIALS FOR SMART DEVICES
- Rinku Kumar, Milan Singh, Deepak Gupta and Srasti Yadav
INTRODUCTION
NANOELECTRONICS FOR SMART DEVICES
- Nanoscale Transistor and Logic Components
- Nanomaterials for High-Performance Integrated Circuits
APPLICATION OF NANOMATERIALS IN NANOELECTRONICS
- Carbon-based Nanomaterials
- Quantum Dots (QDs)
- Nanowires
- 2D Materials
- Nanoparticles
- Nanostructured Thin Films
- Molecular Electronics
- Nanostructured Composites
FLEXIBLE DISPLAYS AND NANOMATERIALS
NANOMATERIALS FOR TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS
ROLE OF NANOMATERIALS IN BENDABLE AND ROLLABLE DISPLAYS
ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS
- Nanomaterials in High-Capacity Lithium-ion Batteries
- Nano Materials used for Supercapacitors
- Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting in Smart Devices
IMPORTANCE OF NANOMATERIALS IN PHOTOCATALYSIS
NANOMATERIALS FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FUTURE PROSPECTS FOR NANOMATERIALS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2 SEMICONDUCTOR NANOMATERIALS
- Monika Chauhan, Ananya Bhatia, Diwakar Chauhan and A. K. Jain
INTRODUCTION
NANOSCIENCES AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
CLASSIFICATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOMATERIALS
- Zero-Dimensional Nanostructures (0D)
- Quasi One-Dimensional nanostructures (1D)
- Two-Dimensional (2D) Nanostructures
- Three-Dimensional (3D) Nanostructures
SYNTHESIS OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOSTRUCTURES
- Wet Chemical Method
- Sol-Gel Method
- Solvothermal/Hydrothermal Method
- Sputtering
APPLICATIONS OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOMATERIALS
- Electronic Applications
- Photocatalysis
- Photovoltaic
- Antimicrobial Agents
- Water Purification
- Environmental Remediation
- Semiconductor Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Production
FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCES IN NANOSTRUCTURE-INDUCED PHOTOCATALYSIS
- Saman Shaheen, Arvind Kumar Jain, Syed Asim Ali, Nayeem Ahmad Pandit and Tokeer Ahmad
INTRODUCTION
NANOSTRUCTURES
- Nanotubes
- Nanowires
- Nanoflowers
CLASSIFICATION OF NANOMATERIALS
- Classification on the Basis of Dimensions
- Zero-Dimensional (0-D) Nanomaterials
- One-Dimensional (1D) Nanomaterials
- Two-Dimensional (2D) Nanomaterials
- Three-Dimensional (3D) Nanomaterials
- Classification on the Basis of Composition
- Carbon-based Nanomaterials
- Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
- Graphene
- Inorganic-based Nanomaterials
- Organic-based Nanomaterials
PHOTOCATALYSIS BY NANOMATERIALS
- Photochemical H2 Evolution
- Photochemical CO2 Reduction
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 4 POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
- Anita Kushwaha and Smriti Dwivedi
INTRODUCTION
PROPERTIES OF NANOCOMPOSITES
- Thermal Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Barrier Properties
- Rheological Properties
APPLICATION OF NANOMATERIALS
- Polymer Nanocomposites as Adsorbent for Dye Removal
- Polymer Nanocomposites as Adsorbent for Water Treatment
- Polymer Nanocomposites for Metal Ion Removal
- Solar Cells
- Biomedical Applications of Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites
- Biomedical Applications of Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites
- Polymeric Nanocomposites for Nanocarrier Applications
- Polymer Nanocomposites in Space
- Polymer Nanocomposites in Everyday Life
- Polymer Nanocomposites in Sensors
- Polymer Nanocomposites in Infrastructures/Civil Structures
- Food and Beverage Packaging and Safety
- Transportation and Safety
- Tissue Engineering
- Environmental Protection
- UV Protection, Clothing, Cosmetics and Sports
- Solar Energy Production and Energy Storage
- EMI Shielding
- Smart Phones
- Market of Polymer Nanocomposites
- Thin Films
THE FUTURE
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 5 SUSTAINABLE NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS FOR ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
- Iqra Sadiq, Farha Naaz, Mohd Fazil and Tokeer Ahmad
INTRODUCTION
METAL BASED NANOCATALYSTS FOR ORGANIC CONVERSION REACTIONS
- Noble Metal Based Organic Conversions
- Non-Noble Metals based Organic Conversions
- Metal as Support with other Metal based Nanocatalysts
METAL OXIDE BASED NANOCATALYSTS FOR ORGANIC CONVERSION REACTIONS
- Fabrication of Metal-Oxide Based Nanocatalysts
- Metal Oxide Based Catalysts for Organic Conversions
CARBON BASED NANOCATALYSTS FOR ORGANIC CONVERSION REACTIONS
- Fabrication of Carbon-based Derivatives
- Fabrication of Graphene Based Derivatives GO and rGO
- Fabrication of Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Materials
- Graphene-based Derivatives for Heterogeneous Catalysts
- Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Heterogeneous Catalysts
CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCES IN CARBON NANOMATERIALS
- Shipra Mital Gupta, S.K Sharma and Nikita Gupta
INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF CARBON NANOMATERIALS
- Fullerenes
- Nanodiamonds
- Carbon Quantum Dots
- Carbon Nanotubes
- Graphene
TECHNIQUES FOR SYNTHESIS OF CARBON NANOMATERIALS
- Arc Discharge
- Laser Ablation
- Chemical Vapor Deposition
APPLICATIONS OF CARBON NANOMATERIALS
- Applications of Fullerenes
- Hydrogen Storage
- Energy Materials
- Applications of Nanodiamonds
- Photovoltaic Devices
- Thin Film Electronics
- Energy Storage Devices
- Electrochemical Sensors
- Drug Delivery
- Applications of Carbon Quantum Dots
- White LEDs
- Biomedical Applications
- Applications of Carbon Nanotubes
- Field Emission Devices
- Electromechanical Devices
- Heat Transfer
- Cancer Therapy
- Applications of Graphene
- Biosensors
- Drug Delivery
TOXICITY OF CARBON NANOMATERIALS
CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 7 MODELLING AND SIMULATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS
- Mansi Sharma and Vishal Sharma
INTRODUCTION
- Growth of Nanoparticles
MODELLING AND SIMULATION
APPROXIMATIONS AND BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
- Density Functional Theory
- Tight Binding Approximation
- Ab Initio Molecular Dynamic
USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE
DEVICE APPLICABILITY
- Prediction of Nanoparticles in the Environment
- Biomedical Applications
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 8 PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS OF CARBON-BASED NANOMATERIALS
- Yogendra Kumar, Asha Panghal, Pandey Rajagopalan and Akash Sharma
INTRODUCTION
CARBON NANOMATERIALS
- Graphene
- Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
- Fullerenes
GRAPHENE-BASED PHOTOVOLTAICS
- Graphene as a Transparent Electrode
- Graphene as ETL
- Graphene as HTL
CARBON NANOTUBES (CNTS) BASED PHOTOVOLTAICS
Author
- Divya Bajpai Tripathy
- Anjali Gupta
- Arvind Kumar Jain
- Anuradha Mishra
