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Industrial Applications of Nanomaterials
- 1st Edition - August 10, 2019
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Yves Grohens, Yasir Beeran Pottathara
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 7 4 9 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 7 5 0 - 3
Industrial Applications of Nanomaterials explains the industry based applications of nanomaterials, along with their environmental impacts, lifecycle analysis, safety and sustainab… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIndustrial Applications of Nanomaterials explains the industry based applications of nanomaterials, along with their environmental impacts, lifecycle analysis, safety and sustainability. This book brings together the industrial applications of nanomaterials with the incorporation of various technologies and areas, covering new trends and challenges. Significant properties, safety and sustainability and environmental impacts of synthesis routes are also explored, as are major industrial applications, including agriculture, medicine, communication, construction, energy, and in the military. This book is an important information source for those in research and development who want to gain a greater understanding of how nanotechnology is being used to create cheaper, more efficient products.
- Explains how different classes of nanomaterials are being used to create cheaper, more efficient products
- Explores the environmental impacts of using a variety of nanomaterials
- Discusses the challenges faced by engineers looking to integrate nanotechnology in new product development
Materials scientists and engineers working in research and development, who want to learn how nanomaterials can be integrated intot he product lifecycle.
1. Nanomaterials for Industry1.1 Introduction1.2 Nanotechnology for industry1.3 New technologies for production and processing1.4 Green routes 1.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis1.6 Safety and sustainability1.7 Summary and outlook1.8 References
2. Nanomaterials as Surfaces and Coatings2.1 Introduction2.2 Nanotechnology in coatings2.3 Nanomaterials for surfaces and coatings2.4 New trends and challenges 2.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis 2.6 Summary and outlook2.7 References
3. Applications of Nanomaterials in Textile Industry3.1 Introduction3.2 Nanotechnology in textiles3.3 Nanomaterials and composites for textiles3.4 New trends and challenges 3.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis3.6 Safety and health concerns3.7 Summary and outlook3.8 References
4. Nanomaterials for Cosmetics4.1 Introduction4.2 Nanotechnology for cosmetics4.3 Nanomaterials and composites for cosmetics4.4 New trends and challenges4.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis4.6 Safety and health concerns4.7 Summary and outlook4.8 References
5. Nanomaterials for Sports5.1 Introduction5.2 Nanotechnology for sport goods5.3 Nanomaterials and composites for sports5.4 New trends and challenges 5.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis5.6 Health concerns5.7 Summary and outlook5.8 References
6. Nanomaterials for Aerospace Applications6.1 Introduction6.2 Nanotechnology for Aerospace6.3 Nanomaterials and composites for aerospace applications6.4 New trends and challenges 6.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis 6.6 Summary and outlook6.7 References
7. Nanomaterials for Automotive Industry7.1 Introduction7.2 Nanotechnology for automotive7.3 Nanomaterials and composites for automotive industry7.4 New trends and challenges 7.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis7.6 Summary and outlook7.7 References
8. Nanomaterials for Military8.1 Introduction8.2 Nanotechnology in military8.3 Nanomaterials and composites for military applications8.4 New trends and challenges 8.5 Safety and environmental impact8.6 Summary and outlook8.7 References
9. Nanomaterial’s Applications in Food Industry9.1 Introduction9.2 Nanotechnology in food industry9.3 Nanomaterials for food processing, packaging, and storage9.4 Safety and sustainability9.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis9.5 Summary and outlook9.6 References
10. Application of Nanomaterials in Agricultural Production and Crop Protection10.1 Introduction10.2 Nanotechnology in agricultural industry10.3 Nanomaterials and composites for agricultural industry10.4 Plant production and protection10.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis10.6 New trends and challenges10.7 Summary and outlook10.8 References
11. Nanomaterials for Water Treatment11.1 Introduction11.2 Nanotechnology in wastewater treatments11.3 Basic mechanisms and emerging technologies 11.4 Nanomaterials and composites in water treatments11.5 New trends and challenges11.6 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis11.7 Summary and outlook11.8 References
12. Nanomaterials in Construction Industry12.1 Introduction12.2 Nanotechnology in construction12.3 Nanomaterials and composites in construction industry12.4 New trends and challenges12.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis12.6 Summary and outlook12.7 References
13. Nanomaterials for Catalysis13.1 Introduction13.2 Nanotechnology in catalysis13.3 Nanomaterials composites for catalysis13.4 New trends and challenges13.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis13.6 Summary and outlook13.7 References
14. Nanomaterials for Nanoelectronics14.1 Introduction14.2 Nanotechnology for nanoelectronics14.3 Nanomaterials based electronics products 14.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis14.5 Summary and outlook14.6 References
15. Nanomaterials for Information and Communication Technology 15.1 Introduction15.2 Nanotechnology in information technology15.3 Nanomaterials and composites for communication technology15.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis15.5 Summary and outlook15.6 References
16. Nanomaterials for Batteries16.1 Introduction16.2 Nanotechnology in storage technology16.3 Nanomaterials and composites for batteries16.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis16.5 Summary and outlook16.6 References
17. Nanomaterials for Sensors17.1 Introduction17.2 Nanotechnology for sensors17.3 Nanomaterials and composites in sensors industry17.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis17.5 Summary and outlook17.6 References
18. Nanomaterials for Fuel cells18.1 Introduction18.2 Nanotechnology in fuel cell technology18.3 Nanomaterials and composites in fuel cell industries18.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis18.5 Summary and outlook18.6 References
19. Nanomaterials for Medicine19.1 Introduction19.2 Nanotechnology in medicine19.3 Nanomaterials and composites for medicine19.4 Safety and health concerns19.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis19.6 Summary and outlook19.7 References
20. Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery20.1 Introduction20.2 Nanotechnology for drug delivery20.3 Nanomaterials and composites for drug delivery20.4 Safety and health concern20.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis20.6 Summary and outlook20.7 References
21. Nanomaterials for Medical Imaging 21.1 Introduction21.2 Nanotechnology for medical imaging21.3 Nanomaterials and composites for medical imaging21.4 Safety and health concern21.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis21.6 Summary and outlook21.7 References
22. Nanomaterials for Medical Implants22.1 Introduction22.2 Nanotechnology for medical implants22.3 Nanomaterials and composites for medical implants22.4 Safety and health concern22.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis22.6 Summary and outlook22.7 References
- No. of pages: 534
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 10, 2019
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128157497
- eBook ISBN: 9780128157503
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Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Additionally, he is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
Affiliations and expertise
Chairman, Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park, IndiaYG
Yves Grohens
Professor Yves Grohens is the Director of the LIMATB (Material Engineering) Laboratory of Université de Bretagne Sud, France. His master's and PhD degrees were from Besançon University, France. After finishing his studies, he worked as assistant professor and later professor in various reputed universities in France. He is an invited professor to many universities in different parts of the world as well. His areas of interest include physicochemical studies of polymer surfaces and interfaces, phase transitions in thin films confinement, nano and bio composites design and characterization, and biodegradation of polymers and biomaterials. He has written several book chapters, monographs, and scientific reviews and has published 130 international publications. He is the chairman and member of advisory committees of many international conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, ComposiTIC laboratory, University of South Brittany, France.YB
Yasir Beeran Pottathara
Dr. Yasir Beeran Pottathara received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Calicut (India). He received an M.Phil. in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (Physics) from the University of Kerala (India). In 2017, he earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Science from the laboratory of IRDL-UMR, CNRS 6027, University of South Brittany, Lorient, France, under the supervision of Prof. Yves Grohens with a project on the Energy Storage performance of Cellulose-graphene composites. During his Ph.D., he was awarded the Erasmus Mundus Fellowship in the 2013-2540/001-001-EMA2. Dr. Yasir did his postdoctoral research at the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, and served as a Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering and Sustainable Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia (2018-2019). From 2019 to 2022, Dr. Yasir worked on an independent research project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, Republic of Slovenia, through Early Research Careers 2.1 (contract No. C3330-19-952036-2019-2022) with a total funding of 171.684,00 euros for the development of a module for 3D printing of bio-based complex structures. He has published over 30 publications, including original research articles, reviews, and book chapters. Dr. Yasir is a Scientific Associate at the University of Maribor and Rudolfovo-Science and Technology Center Novomesto in Slovenia
Affiliations and expertise
LIMATB, Universite de Bretagne Sud, France