Functional Materials from Carbon, Inorganic, and Organic Sources

Methods and Advances

1st Edition - November 23, 2022
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Editors: Sanjay J. Dhoble, Amol Nande, N. Thejo Kalyani, Ashish Tiwari, Abdul Kariem Arof
Language: English
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Functional Materials from Carbon, Inorganic and Organic Sources: Methods and Advances describes the basic principles, mechanisms and theoretical background of functional materials. Sections cover Carbon-based functional materials, Inorganic functional materials for renewable and sustainable energy applications, and Organic and biological based functional materials. Applications such as energy storage and conversion, electronic and photonics devices, and in medicine are also explored. Sections dive into photovoltaic devices, light emitting devices, energy storage materials and quantum dot devices, solar cell fundamentals and devices, perovskite materials and ceramic thin films. Final sections emphasize green approaches to synthesis in semiconductor nanoparticles, quinolone complexes, biomaterials and biopolymers.

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Table of Contents
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Contributors
1: Exploring the world of functional materials
Abstract
1.1: Introduction
1.2: General concept and fundamental properties of functional materials
1.3: A brief introduction to processing technology of functional materials
1.4: Basic and advanced applications of functional materials
1.5: Concluding remarks
References
2: Preparation, characterization, and applications of graphene-based quantum dots (GQDs)
Abstract
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Preparation methods of graphene quantum dots
2.3: Characterization of graphene QDs
2.4: Applications of graphene QDs
2.5: Summary
2.6: Future prospective
References
3: Synthesis and applications of carbon-polymer composites and nanocomposite functional materials
Abstract
Acknowledgments
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Synthesis of graphene
3.3: Synthesis of functionalized graphene
3.4: Synthesis of graphene-based composites
3.5: Graphene growth mechanism
3.6: Challenges and opportunities
3.7: Future perspectives
3.8: Summary
References
Further reading
4: Graphene and graphene oxide: Application in luminescence and solar cell
Abstract
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Preparation techniques to synthesize graphene and GO
4.3: Characterization of graphene and graphene oxide
4.4: Fundamental information about luminescence and solar cell materials
4.5: Application of graphene and graphene oxide in field of luminescence
4.6: Application of graphene and graphene oxide in the field of solar or photovoltaics cells
4.7: Concluding remark
References
5: Application of graphene in energy storage devices
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Types of graphene
5.3: Application of graphene in energy storage devices
5.4: Conclusions
References
6: Solar cell efficiency enhancement by modeling the downconversion and downshifting of functional materials
Abstract
Acknowledgments
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Fundamental aspects of solar cell
6.3: Downconversion and downshifting for solar cell generation
6.4: Nanomaterials in downconversion process
6.5: Downconversion approach in solar cell devices
6.6: Functional luminescent materials for downshifting applications in solar cells
6.7: Solar cells’ functional materials with downconversion approach
6.8: Current scenario and future trends of functional luminescent materials for solar cell
6.9: Concluding remark
References
7: Exploration of UV absorbing functional materials and their advanced applications
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: UV radiation absorbers
7.3: Sport-specific risk factors for UV exposure
7.4: UV coatings: Materials and applications
7.5: Recent development
7.6: New applications
References
8: Interface engineering in oxide heterostructures for novel magnetic and electronic properties
Abstract
8.1: Magnetism in oxide materials
8.2: Exchange interaction
8.3: RKKY interaction in diluted magnetic oxide thin films
8.4: Role of nonmagnetic spacer thickness in oxide heterostructures
8.5: Spin-orbit coupling (SOC) in perovskite of 3d, 4d, and 5d transition metal oxides
8.6: Interface-induced magnetism of perovskite oxide heterostructures: SOC role
8.7: Surface and thickness influence on magnetic anisotropy
8.8: Interface role in determining the magnetic anisotropy
8.9: Further modification of magnetic anisotropy while competing with other physical phenomena
8.10: Summary
References
9: Composition induced dielectric and conductivity properties of rare-earth doped barium zirconium titanate ceramics
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Barium zirconium titanate (BZT)
9.3: Applications of barium zirconium titanate (BZT)
9.4: Doping of barium zirconium titanates with different rare-earth elements
9.5: Effects of rare-earth doping on different properties of BZT
9.6: Summary
9.7: Future aspects
References
10: Nanocomposite-based functional materials: Synthesis, properties, and applications
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Nanocomposite-based functional materials: Types
10.3: Characterization methods
10.4: Novel method of synthesis of nanocomposite-based functional materials
10.5: Dielectric properties of nanocomposite-based functional materials
10.6: Application of nanocomposites-based functional materials
10.7: Conclusions and outlook
References
11: Hazardness of mercury and challenges in functional materials of lighting devices
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Mercury
11.3: Mercury free lighting
11.4: Conclusion
References
12: Synthesis and application of CdSe functional material
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Material properties of CdSe nanostructures
12.3: Growth of CdSe nanostructures
12.4: Applications of CdSe-based nanostructures
12.5: Future challenges and opportunities
References
13: Synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of ZnS-based green semiconductor: A review
Abstract
Acknowledgments
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Synthesis of ZnS nanostructure semiconductor
13.3: Characterization of ZnS nanostructure semiconductor
13.4: Physico-chemical properties of ZnS nanostructure semiconductor
13.5: Application of ZnS nanostructure semiconductor
13.6: Perspectives of ZnS nanostructure semiconductor and challenges
References
Further reading
14: Multifacets of organometallic quinoline complexes
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Importance of organic complexes
14.3: Historical review on quinoline complexes
14.4: Advances in quinoline-based material
14.5: Versatile applications of quinoline-based complexes
14.6: Futures prospective of quinoline-based complexes
14.7: Conclusion
References
15: Mq2(M = Zn, Cd, Ca, and Sr) organometallic functional complexes for luminous paints
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Luminous paints
15.3: Experimental section
15.4: Results and discussion
15.5: Testing of painted panels
15.6: Conclusions
15.7: Future scope
References
16: Metal organic framework of Eu(dmh)3phen polymer matrices and their applications for energy-efficient solution-processed OLEDs
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Experimental
16.3: Result and discussion
16.4: Device and industrial applications
16.5: Conclusions
References
17: Advanced functional nanomaterials of biopolymers: Structure, properties, and applications
Abstract
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Biopolymers
17.3: Biopolymer-based biomaterials
17.4: Biopolymers classification and properties
17.5: Biopolymer-based nanomaterials, nanocomposites, and formulation strategies
17.6: Formulation strategies for the fabrication of biopolymeric nanocomposites
17.7: Modification and improvement in the physicochemical properties of the biopolymer composites
17.8: Thermal, mechanical, and optical properties of biopolymers and its composites
17.9: Diverse applications of biopolymers
17.10: Conclusion and future prospective
References
18: Synthesis and applications of biomass-derived carbonaceous materials
Abstract
Acknowledgment
18.1: Introduction of biomass
18.2: Classification of biomass
18.3: Application of biomass feedstock
18.4: Energy from biomass
18.5: Synthesis of porous carbon from biomass
18.6: Application of biomass-derived hybrid carbon in organic synthesis
18.7: Conclusion
References
19: Summary, future trends, and challenges in functional materials
Abstract
19.1: Introduction
19.2: Summary and highlights of the discussed chapters
19.3: Future, challenges, and scope in functional materials
References
Index

Sanjay J. Dhoble

Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at R.T.M. Nagpur University, India. During his research career, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors using thermoluminescence techniques and utilization of fly ash.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

Amol Nande

Dr. Amol Nande is working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Physics, Guru Nanak College of Science, Ballarpur, India. He also leads the Department of Computer Science and Electronics, Guru Nanak College of Science, Ballarpur, India. He obtained his Ph. D. degree in Physics from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. His Ph. D. thesis was on “Superconducting properties in percolating thin films”. He has published 17 research papers in international and national journals. He received the Marsden doctoral fellowship for completing his Ph. D. work. He also cleared several national level examinations like UGC-CSIR (all India rank 52), Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Joint Entrance Screening Test (all India rank 12) and Bhabha Atomic Research Center Screening test.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Guru Nanak College of Science, Ballarpur, India

N. Thejo Kalyani

N. Thejo Kalyani is Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India

Ashish Tiwari

Dr. Ashish Tiwari received his Ph. D degree from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidhyalaya: A Central University, Bilaspur, India in 2012. The topic of his PhD dissertation was Luminescence properties of ZnS nanophosphors using different capping molecules. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, in Government College Pamgarh, India. He has more than 21 research publications in International and National peer reviewed journals and authored one book (Lambert Academic Publisher) and a book chapter (Springer). He is recipient of the Young Scientist Award from Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology (CCOST) in 2012. His current research interest is synthesis of luminescent nanomaterials.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Govt. College, Pamgarh, India

Abdul Kariem Arof

Abdul Kariem Arof is a Retired Professor from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Affiliations and expertise

Retired Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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