Nanomaterials for Advanced Technologies

✍ Scribed by Jitendra Kumar Katiyar (editor), Vinay Panwar (editor), Neha Ahlawat (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 199
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book presents experimental as well as simulation methodologies for analysis and development of nanostructures for introducing the desirable effects through modifications in the basic structure of select nanomaterials. The initial chapters in this book focus on exploring the basic aspects of nanomaterials, e.g., distinguishing features, synthesis, processing, characterization, simulation and application dimensions, or nanostructures that enable novel/enhanced properties or functions. The chapters also cover the size-dependent electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of nanomaterials in exposing the specific properties essential for applications in nanophotonics, nanoplasmonics, nanosystems (e.g., biological, medical, chemical, catalytic, energy, and environmental applications), and nanodevices (e.g., electronic, photonic, magnetic, imaging, diagnostic, and sensor applications). This book is a useful resource for students, researchers, and technologists in gathering recent knowledge on novel nanostructures and their use in different application areas.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Nanomaterials and Their Distinguishing Features
1 Introduction
2 Classification of Nanomaterials
2.1 Based on Dimension
2.2 Based on Materials
3 Unique Properties of Nanomaterials
3.1 Size and Surface Area
3.2 Quantum Effect
3.3 Magnetic Properties
3.4 Thermal Properties
3.5 Mechanical Properties
3.6 Electronic and Electrical Properties
3.7 Catalytic Properties
3.8 Antimicrobial Activity
4 Applications of Nanomaterials
4.1 Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications
4.2 Structural Applications
4.3 Gas-Sensing Applications
4.4 Biomedical and Health Care
4.5 Miscellaneous Applications
5 Conclusion
References
Nanomaterials for Light Harvesting
1 Introduction
2 Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis
3 Nanomaterials for Photo(Electro)catalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
4 Photochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide
5 Other Photocatalytic Processes
6 Reaction Setup for Various Photocatalytic Process
6.1 Photocatalyst Deployment
6.2 Type of Reactor Mode
7 Nanomaterials in Solar Cell Applications
8 Photorechargeable Battery
9 Conclusion
References
Transparent Conductive Oxide Nanolayers for Dye-sensitized Solar Cell
1 Introduction
1.1 Basic Construction of DSSC
1.2 Working Mechanism of DSSC
2 Adorable Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) Layer
2.1 Discussion on ITO Technicality
2.2 Discussion on FTO Technicality
2.3 Evolution of TCO with Alternative Material
3 Conclusion
References
Nanomaterials’ Architectural Study in Perovskite Solar Cells
1 Introduction
2 Designing of PSC
3 Material of the Nanoparticles
4 Size of the Nanoparticle
5 Location of the Nanoparticle
6 Shape of the Nanoparticle
6.1 Nanoshpere
6.2 Nanoellipsoid
6.3 Prolate-Ellipsoid
6.4 Oblate-Ellipsoid
6.5 Nanocylinder
6.6 Radius of the Cylinder
6.7 Height of the Cylinder
6.8 Nanocubes
6.9 Nanobars
6.10 Parallel to the Direction of Incident Light
6.11 Perpendicular to the Incident Light
6.12 Triangular Nanoplate
6.13 Rectangular Pyramids
6.14 Dimer Formation of Nanoparticles
6.15 Core Shell Plasmonic Nanoparticle
7 Summary
References
Nanomaterials for Biomedical Engineering Applications
1 Introduction
1.1 Nanomaterial (NM) Classification
1.2 Methodologies and Characterization
1.3 Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
1.4 Toxicology of Nanomaterials
2 Nano Toxicity Based on Physiochemical Properties of Nanomaterials
3 Nanoparticle-Induced Mechanism that Causes Toxicity
4 Effect of Nanotoxicity on Various Systems
5 Conclusions and Future Prospects
References
Nanomaterials and Purification Techniques for Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment
1 Introduction
1.1 Nanomaterials for Water Purification
2 Removal Techniques
2.1 Nanoadsorption
2.2 Carbon-based Nanoadsorbents
2.3 Metal-based Nanoadsorbents
2.4 Polymer-based Nanoadsorbents
2.5 Nanocatalysis
2.6 Membranes for Water Purification
3 Conclusion
References
Nanoparticles and Their Role in Environmental Decontamination Technologies
1 Introduction
2 Nanoparticles Used in Decontamination Technology
3 Organic Nanoparticles
3.1 SWNTs and MWNTs
3.2 Graphene
4 Inorganic Nanoparticles
4.1 Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticle
4.2 Silica Nanoparticle
5 Polymer-Based Nanomaterials
6 Challenges and the Future Concern
7 Conclusion
References
Thermoelastic Vibrations of Functionally Graded Nonuniform Nanobeams
1 Vibration
2 Functionally Graded Materials
2.1 Models of Functionally Graded Materials
2.2 Materials Temperature Dependency
3 Nanostructures
4 Mathematical Formulation
4.1 Boundary Conditions
4.2 Nonlocal Theory
5 Temperature Profile
5.1 Constant and Linear Variation
5.2 Nonlinear Variation
6 Methods
6.1 Generalized Differential Quadrature Method
6.2 Differential Quadrature Element Methods
6.3 Grid Points Distribution
6.4 Solution Procedure
7 Results and Discussion
7.1 Convergence and Comparison
7.2 Parametric Discussion
8 Conclusions
9 Future Scope
References
Current Prospective of Nanomaterials in Agriculture and Farming
1 Introduction
1.1 Role of NPs in Seed Germination
1.2 Role of Nanotechnology in Agriculture Innovation
1.3 Useful NPs in Agriculture
1.4 Stress Management and Tolerance
1.5 Nanotechnology in Food Industry
1.6 Nanotechnology in Insect and Pest Management
1.7 Agricultural Waste Management
1.8 Nanobiosensors: New Tool for Detecting and Diagnosing Crop Diseases
2 Conclusions
References
Prospects Toward the Development of Nanomaterials for Advanced Applications
References