
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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Request a sales quoteHandbook 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.
- Introduces the reader to key applications of nanomaterials
- Provides broad, systematic, concise coverage, supporting readers from a range of disciplines
- Covers applications across electronics, information technology, energy, transportation, and consumer products
Academia: Researchers and advanced students across a range of disciplines, including materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, electronics, energy, biomedicine, environmental science, food science, and agriculture. Industry: Scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in the use of nanomaterials in a wide range of application areas (electronics, energy, transportation, biomedicine, environment, food, agriculture, consumer products).
- 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
- No. of pages: 798
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 17, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323955119
- eBook ISBN: 9780323955126
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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, PakistanDH
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, PakistanMS
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, PakistanDG
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, ChinaRead Handbook of Nanomaterials, Volume 1 on ScienceDirect