Handbook of Nanomaterials, Volume 1

Electronics, Information Technology, Energy, Transportation, and Consumer Products

1st Edition - January 17, 2024
Editors: Muhammad Imran Malik, Dilshad Hussain, Muhammad Raza Shah, Dong-Sheng Guo
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 5 1 1 - 9
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 5 1 2 - 6

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Handbook of Nanomaterials, Volume One: Electronics, Information Technology, Energy, Transportation, and Consumer Products offers a comprehensive resource that introduces the role of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in a broad range of areas, covering fundamentals, methods, and applications. In this volume, the initial chapters introduce the core concepts of nanotechnology, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques. Following sections focus on key application areas across electronics, information technology, energy, transportation, and consumer products. In each chapter, detailed, but concise information is provided on a specific application, covering methods and latest advances. This book will be of interest to researchers and advanced students approaching nanotechnology from a range of disciplines, including materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, electronics, energy, biomedicine, environmental science, food science, and agriculture, as well as scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in the use of nanomaterials across a range of industries.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction to nanotechnology
Abstract
1.1 Significance of nanoscale
1.2 History of nanotechnology
1.3 Nanotechnology in the modern era
1.4 Synthesis methods for nanoparticles
1.5 Characterization of nanoparticles
1.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 2. Nanofluids
Abstract
2.1 Advantages of nanofluids
2.2 Synthesis of nanofluids
2.3 Stability of nanofluids
2.4 Stability determination methods of nanofluids
2.5 Thermophysical properties of nanofluids
2.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 3. Nanomaterials in nonvolatile resistive memory devices
Abstract
3.1 Resistive switching mechanism
3.2 Nonvolatile resistive memory devices on nanoparticles
3.3 Nonvolatile resistive memory devices on nanowires
3.4 Nonvolatile resistive memory devices on nanofilms
3.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 4. Nanomaterials in ultra-high definition displays
Abstract
4.1 Display technology
4.2 Recently developed nanomaterial-based ultra-high definition displays
4.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 5. Nanomaterials in robotics and artificial intelligence
Abstract
5.1 Classification of nanomaterials
5.2 Properties of nanomaterials
5.3 Nanomaterials in robotics
5.4 Artificial intelligence in nanomaterials
5.5 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgments
Author contribution
References
Chapter 6. Nanomaterials in solar cells
Abstract
6.1 Fundamentals of solar cells
6.2 Nanomaterials as an electrode in solar cells
6.3 Metal oxide nanomaterials as charge transport layer in solar cells
6.4 Nano-carbon nanomaterials as charge transport layer in solar cells
6.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 7. Nanomaterials in batteries
Abstract
7.1 Nanomaterials in Li–ion batteries
7.2 Nanomaterials in Li–S batteries
7.3 Nanomaterials in metal–air batteries
7.4 Nanomaterials in all-solid-state batteries
7.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 8. Nanomaterials in energy generators
Abstract
8.1 Fundamentals and mechanism of energy generators
8.2 Nanomaterials in energy generators
8.3 Applications of nanomaterials-based energy generators
8.4 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 9. Nanophotonic biosensors
Abstract
9.1 Nanophotonic biosensors
9.2 Future perspectives and challenges
9.3 Summary and outlook
Conflict of interests
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 10. Nanomaterials for supercapacitors
Abstract
10.1 Transition metal oxides for supercapacitors
10.2 Transition metal sulfides for supercapacitors
10.3 Transition metal phosphides for supercapacitors
10.4 MXenes for supercapacitors
10.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 11. Nanomaterials in solar collector technology
Abstract
11.1 Basics of photovoltaic module
11.2 Synthesis of nanomaterials and nanofluids
11.3 Bibliometric analysis of nanomaterials in solar collector
11.4 Applications of nanomaterials and nanofluids
11.5 Challenges and difficulties of utilizing nanomaterials in solar collectors
11.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 12. Nanomaterials in flexible and wearable electronics/e-textiles
Abstract
12.1 Functional nanomaterials for wearable electronic applications
12.2 Nanomaterial-based wearable electronic applications
12.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 13. Nanomaterials and textile industry
Abstract
13.1 Nanomaterials
13.2 Common textile materials
13.3 Nanofibers and production
13.4 Effect of nanomaterials on textile materials
13.5 Nano modification of textile materials
13.6 Functional textiles
13.7 Phase change materials
13.8 Inorganic nanomaterials
13.9 Nano organics in textile applications
13.10 Carbon-based nanomaterials
13.11 Nanocomposites for textile modifications
13.12 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 14. Nanomaterials in functional textiles
Abstract
14.1 Significance of nanotechnology in textiles
14.2 Application of nanotechnology
14.3 Application of nanomaterials in the textile industry
14.4 Functional textiles with nanomaterials
14.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 15. Nanomaterials in membrane technology
Abstract
15.1 Application of nanomaterial-based membranes
15.2 Nanofibers in membrane technology
15.3 Nanomaterials in membrane distillation
15.4 Nanomaterials in membrane desalination
15.5 Nanomaterials in electro membrane
15.6 Nanomaterials in fuel cell application
15.7 Technological considerations and practicality
15.8 Recent advances in water treatment membranes based on nanomaterials
15.9 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 16. Nanomaterials in catalysis
Abstract
16.1 Bimetallic catalyst system
16.2 Ammonia decomposition
16.3 Carbon monoxide hydrogenation to higher alcohols synthesis
16.4 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 17. Heterostructures of graphene and related two-dimensional nanomaterials for photodetection
Abstract
17.1 Figures of merit for photodetection
17.2 Graphene/2D heterostructures for photodetection
17.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 18. Nanomaterials in optical sensing
Abstract
18.1 AgNPs-based optical sensors
18.2 AuNPs-based optical sensors
18.3 Quantum dots-based optical sensors
18.4 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 19. Nanomaterials in electrochemical biosensors
Abstract
19.1 Types of electrochemical biosensors
19.2 Applications of electrochemical biosensors
19.3 Nanomaterials in electrochemical biosensors
19.4 Nanomaterials for label-free biosensors
19.5 Nanomaterials for impedimetric electrochemical biosensors
19.6 Nanowires in electrochemical biosensors
19.7 Nanomaterials for fluorescent electrochemical biosensors
19.8 Emerging class of nanomaterials for improved electrochemical biosensing
19.9 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 20. Nanomaterials in humidity sensors
Abstract
20.1 Types of humidity sensors
20.2 Humidity sensors based on zero-dimensional nanomaterials
20.3 Humidity sensors based on one-dimensional materials
20.4 Humidity sensors based on two-dimensional nanomaterials
20.5 Important parameters of nanomaterials related to humidity sensors
20.6 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgments
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 21. Nanomaterials in the transportation industry
Abstract
21.1 Application of nanomaterials in the petroleum industry
21.2 Challenges and future
21.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 22. Nanomaterials in fuel additives, lubricants, and engine oils
Abstract
22.1 Nanofluids
22.2 Nanomaterials in fuel additives (nano-fuel)
22.3 Nanomaterials in lubricants and engine oils (nano-lubricant)
22.4 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 23. Nanomaterials in petroleum industry
Abstract
23.1 Exploration
23.2 Drilling fluids
23.3 Cementing
23.4 Enhanced oil recovery
23.5 Separation processes
23.6 Catalytic refining
23.7 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 24. Nanomaterials in roadway asphalt materials
Abstract
24.1 Nanomaterials in asphalt binders
24.2 Nanomaterials in asphalt mixtures
24.3 Cost effectiveness and performance
24.4 Conclusion and future outlook
References
Chapter 25. Nanomaterials for coatings
Abstract
25.1 Corrosion and coating for metal protection
25.2 Corrosion protection mechanisms of nanomaterials in coatings
25.3 Organic and hybrid nanomaterials for anticorrosion coatings
25.4 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 26. Nanomaterials in paints
Abstract
26.1 Nano paints
26.2 Evaluation of physical characteristics of nano paint
26.3 Applications of nano paints
26.4 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 27. Functionalized nanoceramics
Abstract
27.1 Orthopedic implants
27.2 Metallic implants
27.3 Surface functionalization
27.4 Nanoceramics as functionalizing agents
27.5 Methods of functionalization
27.6 Conclusion
References
Index

Muhammad Imran Malik

Dr. Muhammad Imran Malik is an Associate Professor at the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan. He received his doctorate in polymer chemistry at Karl-Franzens-Universitäte, Graz, Austria, in 2009, and subsequently worked as a post-doctoral research scientist, at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and at POSTECH, in South Korea, with his research focusing on analytical polymer science. In 2012, he joined the International Center of Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Karachi as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Malik’s main research interests are the synthesis of novel polymeric architectures and the development of comprehensive analytical methods for polymers, as well as polymer-stabilized nanoparticles and their applications, such as sensors, drug delivery, molecularly imprinted polymers, and organic solar cells. Dr. Malik has authored or co-authored more than 80 peer reviewed publications, 6 chapters in edited books, one authored book, and one edited book, as well as one US patent.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Dilshad Hussain

Dr. Dilshad Hussain is an Assistant Professor at the LEJ Nanotechnology Centre, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan. In 2018, he completed his PhD in chemistry at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, and in 2019, he worked as a post-doc at the University of Tours, in France. His research work is focused on functional nanomaterials, composite nanomaterials, and surface modification of nanomaterials, for sensing, catalysis, and proteomic applications. Dr. Hussain has published 52 research papers in well-reputed international journals, as well as one patent and two book chapters in the evaluation process. He has won two national research awards, for Best Research Paper and Research Productivity.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, LEJ Nanotechnology Centre, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Muhammad Raza Shah

Muhammad Raza Shah is a full professor at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan. He is also the Head of the Center for Bioequivalence Studies and Clinical Research. He is a recipient of several awards, including the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award from the President of Pakistan, the Salam Prize, the Professor Atta ur Rahman Gold Medal, and the Dr M Raziuddin Siddiqi Prize, by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, for scientists under 40 years of age, in the field of chemistry. Professor Shah has authored six books and edited four books, in addition to contributing over 350 peer-reviewed journal papers. One of his authored books was declared as best book of 2017 by the Government of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry University, Karachi, Pakistan

Dong-Sheng Guo

Dong-Sheng Guo is Full Professor at the College of Chemistry, Nankai University, China. He obtained his PhD degree from Nankai University under the guidance of Prof. Yu Liu in 2006, before joining Prof. Liu's group as a faculty member in the College of Chemistry. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2008, and Professor in 2013. His current research interest is in supramolecular biomedical materials. The Guo group takes advantage of molecular recognition and self-assembly of calixarenes to engineer new smart biomaterials to achieve precision medicine. Prof. Guo was selected as the National Leader in Science and Technology Innovation (2019) and Youth Science and Technology Innovation Leader (2018) by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and for the Science Funds for Excellent Youth (2013) from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He also won the Tianjin Natural Science Award (first ranked) in 2015, and is now a senior member of the Chinese Chemical Society. Prof. Guo has published more than 130 research papers in well-reputed international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, China

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