Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials

✍ Scribed by Alves A.K. (ed.)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 276
• Series: Engineering Materials
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book contains an overview of novel synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanomaterials. Based on an extensive state-of-the-art literature survey and the results obtained by researchers during the past years, this book presents techniques and special applications of classical and modern nanomaterials focus on environmental remediation and preservation. It summarizes up-to-date synthesis and characterization of diverse materials applied to the modern environment concerns such as zero-valent iron soil remediation, photochromic materials for water treatment, carbon nanotubes for gas sensing, photocatalysis, among others. This book is aimed at students, researchers, and engineers who seek general scientific knowledge about nanomaterials with an application-oriented approach

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Engineering Materials Series
Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Spinel Cobalt Ferrites
Abstract
Abbreviation
1. Introduction
2. Synthesis Methods
2.1 Coprecipitation
2.2 Sol–gel
2.3 Hydrothermal
2.4 Thermal Decomposition
2.5 Solvothermal
3. General Properties of CFNPs
3.1 Structure
3.2 Magnetic Behavior
4. Applications
References
Wastewater Treatment Using Nanomaterials
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Wastewater Treatment Technologies Applying Nanomaterials
2.1 Adsorption
2.2 Photocatalysis
3. Conclusions
References
Photochromic Nanomaterials with Photocatalytic Application
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. TiO2
3. TiO2 Nanofibers
4. WO3
5. Preparation, Synthesis, and Characterization of TiO2 and TiO2/WO3 Nanofibers
5.1 Electrospinning
5.2 Morphology
5.3 Crystallinity and Phases Present in Nanofibers
5.4 Photocatalytic Activity
6. Optical Properties
6.1 Bandgap Energy
6.2 Photochromism
6.3 Absorbance
6.4 Transmittance
6.5 Reflectance
7. Photocatalytic Application of TiO2 and TiO2/WO3 Nanofibers
8. Existing Synergism Between Photochromism and Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
9. Conclusions
References
Carbon Nanotubes for Gas Sensing
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. CNTs
3. CNTs Synthesis Routes
3.1 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
3.2 Electric Arc Discharge (EA)
4. CNTs Structural Characterization Methods
4.1 Raman Spectroscopy
4.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
5. CNTs for Gas Sensing
5.1 SWCNTs Gas Sensor
5.2 MWCNTs Gas Sensor
6. Conclusions
References
Titanium Dioxide Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Applications
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
3. Applications
3.1 Supercapacitors
3.2 Solar Cells
3.3 Hydrogen Production
3.4 Lithium-Ion Batteries
3.5 Sensors
4. Conclusion
References
Nanostructured Catalysts for Biomass Gasification
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Tar Compounds in Biomass Gasification
3. Catalysts for Tar Destruction in Biomass Gasification
3.1 Modified Char-Supported Ni–Fe Catalyst
3.2 Graphene-Supported Metal Nanoparticles Catalysts
3.3 Nanostructured Ni-Co/Si-P Catalyst
3.4 Nanoarchitectured Ni5TiO7 Catalyst
4. Conclusion
References
Nanomaterials to Improve Bio-Oil from Biomass Pyrolysis: State-Of-Art and Challenges
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Techniques to Improve the Quality of Bio-Oil
3. Materials Used in Catalytic Pyrolysis
4. Nanomaterials Used in Catalytic Pyrolysis
5. Perspectives and Challenges in Development of Nanomaterials as Catalysts
References
Iron-Based Nanomaterials for Fenton Reaction
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Fenton Process
2.1 Photo-Fenton
2.2 Sono-Fenton
2.3 Electro-Fenton
2.4 Operating Parameters
3. Nanomaterials
3.1 Hematite
3.2 Magnetite
3.3 Maghemite
3.4 Other Ferrites
4. Final Considerations and Future Directions
References
Nanomaterials for Fuel Production
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Nanocatalysts
2.1 Metal–Organic Frameworks
2.2 Niobium
2.3 Perovskites
2.4 Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)
3. Alternative Fuel Production Methods
4. Hydrogen Evolution
5. Dry Reforming
6. Solar Fuel Production
7. Future Perspectives
References
Photoelectrochemical Performance of Doped and Undoped TiO2 Nanotubes for Light-Harvesting and Water Splitting Techniques: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Methods
2.1 Eligibility Criteria and Study Selection
2.2 Analytic Approach
3. Findings
4. Conclusions
References
CNT/TiO2 Hybrid Nanostructured Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Synthesis and Morphology
2.1 CNT/TiO2 Nanoparticles
2.2 CNT/TiO2 Fibers
2.3 TiO2 as Catalyst for CNT Synthesis
3. Applications
3.1 Lithium-Ion Batteries
3.2 Supercapacitors
3.3 Gas Sensors
3.4 H2 Production via Water Splitting
4. Conclusion
References
Nanostructured Zero-Valent Iron: From Synthesis to Application
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Zero-Valent Iron (ZVI) and Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles (nZVI)
3. nZVI Synthesis
3.1 Precision Milling
3.2 Carbothermal Reduction
3.3 Ultrasound-Assisted Production
3.4 Electrochemical Generation
3.5 Green Synthesis
4. Considerations on the Synthesis Process of nZVI
5. nZVI: Modified Treatments and/or Synthesis and Uses
6. ZVI and Supported nZVI—Biochar
7. Conclusions
References
Nanosensors in Forensic Sciences
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Nanosensors
3. Chemical Sensors
4. Biosensors
5. Optical Sensing
6. Conclusions
References
Perovskite Nanomaterials: Properties and Applications
Abstract
Abbreviations
1. General Perovskites Properties
2. Applications
2.1 Solar Cells
2.2 Perovskite-Based LED
2.3 Perovskite Sensors
References