Advances in Nanostructures
Processing and Methodology to Grow Nanostructures
- 1st Edition - September 11, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sanjeev Gautam, Jitendra Pal Singh, Dibya Prakash Rai, Anuj Kumar, Ankitendran Mishra
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 1 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 0 2 6 - 6
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Nanostructures: Processing and Methodology to Grow Nanostructures provides readers with the most appropriate nanostructuring methods used for obtaining nanoparticles with specific requirements suitable for different applications, taking into consideration characteristics such as dimension and shape. The different methods used to synthesize nanomaterials are thoroughly discussed, along nanomaterials’ properties and characterization techniques reviewed. Chapters on advanced nanostructures’ applications provide in-depth knowledge on applications of these nanostructures in interdisciplinary fields, such as energy, environment, and healthcare areas.
- Discusses various physical and chemical methods of preparing nanomaterials
- Presents some of the most important techniques for the characterization of nanostructures and nanoparticles
- Features applications of nanostructures in the fields of energy, environment, and healthcare
Materials scientists and researchers across academia and industry who are working in the area of new materials design, development and deployment
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. Introduction to nanostructure and their microscopic characterization
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Types of nanostructures
- 1.3 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Mathematical aspects of physical properties of nanostructures
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Theoretical methods for physical characterization of nanostructures
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Density functional theory and its applications
- 3.3 Molecular dynamics simulations for nanoscale systems
- 3.4 Monte Carlo simulations and their role
- 3.5 Finite element method
- 3.6 Continuum mechanics
- 3.7 Tight-binding models
- 3.8 Ab initio molecular dynamics
- 3.9 Computational nanomechanics
- 3.10 Non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF)
- 3.11 Conclusion and future prospects
- Acknowledgments
- AI disclosure
- References
- Chapter 4. Physical deposition methods for the growth of nanostructures
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Pulsed laser deposition
- 4.3 Radio frequency sputtering
- 4.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Chemical methods for specialized nanostructure
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Synthesis and characterization of nanowires
- 5.3 Synthesis and characterization of nanorods
- 5.4 Synthesis and characterization of nanobelts
- 5.5 Synthesis of oxides tetrapod
- 5.6 Conclusion and future scope
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 6. Advanced chemical methods for metal oxide nanostructures
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Advanced chemical techniques for synthesis of metal oxide nanostructures
- 6.3 Role of advanced chemical methods in enhancing device performance
- 6.4 Electronic and memory device applications
- References
- Chapter 7. Ion Beam Tools for Nanostructured Thin Films of Functional Oxides
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Ion beam accelerator
- 7.3 Role of ion beam in nanostructured manganites
- 7.4 Role of ion beam in nanostructured multiferroics
- 7.5 Examples of nanostructuring
- 7.6 Conclusion
- 7.7 Future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 8. Focused ion beam methodology for nanostructuring
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Focused ion beam
- 8.3 Damage caused by FIB nanofabrication
- 8.4 Applications
- 8.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 9. Effect of laser irradiation on the ferrite nanostructures
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Spinel ferrite materials
- 9.3 Effect of laser irradiation on structural behavior and morphology of ferrites
- 9.4 Effect of laser radiation on electrical properties of ferrites
- 9.5 Effect of laser radiation on magnetic properties of ferrites
- 9.6 Optical behavior of ferrites under laser irradiation
- 9.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Nanostructures using 3D printing
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Several types of 3D-printed nanostructures
- 10.3 Fabrication technology
- 10.4 Application
- 10.5 Challenges and future scope
- References
- Chapter 11. Structural phase transition, electronic and mechanical properties of NaVO3: a density functional theory study
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Computational methods
- 11.3 Results and discussions
- 11.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12. Nanostructures for energy harvesting
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Fundamentals of triboelectric energy harvesting
- 12.3 Working modes
- 12.4 Fabrication techniques for nanostructured triboelectric materials
- 12.5 Characterization and evaluation of nanostructured triboelectric materials
- 12.6 Nanostructured materials for triboelectric energy harvesting
- 12.7 Advantages and challenges of nanostructured materials
- 12.8 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13. Advanced nanostructures for energy applications
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Nanorods for energy applications
- 13.3 Nanofibers for energy applications
- 13.4 Nanotubes for energy applications
- 13.5 Nanowires for energy applications
- 13.6 Nanocubes for energy applications
- 13.7 Nanosheets for energy applications
- 13.8 Other nanostructures for energy applications
- 13.9 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 14. Advanced nanostructures for smart healthcare
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Smart bio-polymeric nanostructures
- 14.3 Peptide-based nanostructures
- 14.4 Functional smart hybrid nanostructures
- 14.5 Challenges and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 15. X-ray tools for characterizing nanostructures: computational aspects
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 X-ray diffraction
- 15.3 Peak fitting method
- 15.4 Deconvolution
- 15.5 Fourier transform
- 15.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 11, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 456
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443138195
- eBook ISBN: 9780443140266
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Sanjeev Gautam
Dr Sanjeev Gautam leads an independent research group, the Advanced Functional Materials Lab., at Panjab University, India. He has 25+ years of experience with over 161+ international publications. He completed his PhD (2007) in condensed matter physics at the Centre of Advanced Study in Physics, Panjab University. He worked as a grid-computing administrator for the CMS (LHC) project. Dr Gautam then worked at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea (2007–2014). At Panjab University (2014 onwards), he has received international and national grants in the field of nanotechnology sustainable energy, food technology, catalysts, and environmental safety
Affiliations and expertise
Panjab UniversityJP
Jitendra Pal Singh
Jitendra Pal Singh is the Ramanujan Fellow at the Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, India. His research interests are irradiation studies in nanoferrites, thin films, and magnetic multilayers, including the synthesis of ferrite nanoparticles and thin films, determining the magnetic, optical, and dielectric response of ferrites, and irradiation and implantation effects in ferrite thin films and nanoparticles.
Affiliations and expertise
Ramanujan Fellow, Department of Sciences, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana, IndiaDR
Dibya Prakash Rai
Dr Dibya Prakash Rai is an associate professor at Mizoram University. He completed his PhD degree from Mizoram University and Post doctorate from Computational Science Research Centre, Beijing, China. Dr. Rai is a prolific researcher who has published several articles in national and international peer reviewed journals.
Dr Rai is one of the founders in establishing the Physical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), the first research lab for Physical Sciences in Pachhunga University College. Dr. Rai has expertise in Density Functional Theory (DFT) and his research interests include the use of DFT in analyzing and predicting different functional properties of materials.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Mizoram University, Aizawl, IndiaAK
Anuj Kumar
Dr. Anuj Kumar is a Professor in the School of Computer Science Engineering & Applications at D. Y. Patil International University, Pune, India. Before joining D. Y. Patil International University, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, India. He earned his Master's and doctoral degrees in Mathematics from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India. His primary research interest lies in computational mathematics. He has authored numerous research articles published in both national and international journals of high repute. Additionally, he published four books with esteemed international publishers.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Computer Science Engineering & Applications, D. Y. Patil International University, Pune, India.AM
Ankitendran Mishra
Dr. Ankitendran Mishra is a Researcher in Centre for Bio Microsystems (Brain Science Institute), Korea Institute of Science and Technology. He obtained his Ph.D. from Department of Metallurgical Engineering, IIT BHU, Varanasi, India, in the field of erosion and hot corrosion. He is an experienced faculty member and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the field of hot corrosion and erosion of steels. His research interests include atomic force microscopy, mechanical testing, scanning electron microscopy, XRD, statistical analysis, and more.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Centre for Bio Microsystems (Brain Science Institute), Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, South KoreaRead Advances in Nanostructures on ScienceDirect