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Metal Oxide-Based Nanofibers and Their Applications
- 1st Edition - October 25, 2021
- Editors: Vincenzo Esposito, Debora Marani
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 6 2 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 9 0 7 - 3
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Request a sales quoteMetal Oxide-based Nanofibers and their Applications provides an in-depth overview on developments surrounding the synthesis, characterization properties, and applications achieved by scientific leaders in the area. Sections deal with the theoretical and experimental aspects of the synthesis and methodologies to control microstructure, composition and shape of the nanofibrous metal oxides, review the applications of metal oxide nanofibers in diverse technologies, with special focus on the relation between the structural, morphological and compositional features of the nanofibers, cover applications of metal oxide nanofibers in the fields of sensing (biosensing, gas sensing), and consider biomedical and cleaning technologies.
Lastly, a final section covers their application in energy generation and storage technologies (e. g. piezoelectric, solar cells, solid oxide fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and hydrogen storage are reviewed.
- Reviews electrospinning methods for the synthesis and design of nanocomposites and hybrid metal oxide nanofibers
- Discusses applications of metal oxide nanofibers in sensing, biomedical fields, cleaning technologies, and energy
- Emphasizes the structural, morphological and compositional properties of nanofibers and their effect on device performance
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the series editor
- About the volume editors
- Preface to the series
- Preface to the volume
- Section 1
- 1. Fundamentals of electrospinning and safety
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Electrospinning process for metal oxide nanofibers
- 1.3 Large-scale production
- 1.4 Electrospinning safety
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 2. Special techniques and advanced structures
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Electrospinning for producing metal oxide nanofibers
- 2.3 Advanced structures of metal oxide nanofibers
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 3. Nonelectrospun metal oxide nanofibers
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Nonelectrospinning techniques
- 3.3 Synthesis of metal oxide nanofibers
- 3.4 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Polymer–metal oxide composite nanofibers
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Electroactive polymers and their metal oxide composites
- 4.3 Elastomer–metal oxide nanocomposite fibers
- 4.4 Biopolymer/metal oxide nanocomposite fibers
- 4.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section 2
- 5. Metal oxide nanofibers and their applications for biosensing
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Synthesis strategies for MONFs
- 5.3 Biosensing applications of MONFs
- 5.4 Recent computational advances
- 5.5 Conclusions, challenges, and future scope
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 6. Metal oxide-based nanofibers and their gas-sensing applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Gas-sensing applications of metal oxide nanofibers
- 6.3 Conclusions and outlook
- References
- 7. Metal oxide nanofibers for flexible organic electronics and sensors
- Abstract
- 7.1 Incorporation of nanofibers into electronic devices
- 7.2 Conductive and transparent nanofibrous networks as a futuristic approach toward the flexible displays
- 7.3 Recent progress in electrospun metal oxide nanofibers
- 7.4 Summary and future trends
- References
- 8. Role of metal oxide nanofibers in water purification
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Metal oxide as water purifiers
- 8.3 Polymer–metal oxide composite fibers for water treatment
- 8.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 9. Metal oxide nanofiber for air remediation via filtration, catalysis, and photocatalysis
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Filtration for air pollutants
- 9.3 Conclusion
- References
- Section 3
- 10. Piezoelectric application of metal oxide nanofibers
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Inorganic piezoelectric materials and their properties
- 10.3 Synthesis of one-dimensional nanostructures
- 10.4 Hydrothermal synthesis
- 10.5 Electrospinning
- 10.6 Molten salt synthesis
- 10.7 Sol–gel template synthesis
- 10.8 Material and structural characterizations
- 10.9 X-ray diffraction
- 10.10 Raman spectroscopy
- 10.11 Atomic force microscopy
- 10.12 Potential applications
- 10.13 Summary and outlook
- References
- 11. Memristive applications of metal oxide nanofibers
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Recent trends
- 11.3 Memristors and resistive switching
- 11.4 Resistive switching in metal oxide nanofibers
- 11.5 Core–shell nanowires
- 11.6 Perspective and outlook
- References
- 12. Metal oxide nanofibers in solar cells
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction: role of nanofibers in various types of solar cells
- 12.2 Photoconversion mechanism in sensitized photovoltaic cells
- 12.3 Metal oxide nanofibers as photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cells
- 12.4 Reducing energy trap states
- 12.5 Challenges
- References
- 13. Metal oxide nanofiber-based electrodes in solid oxide fuel cells
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Nanofiber solid oxide fuel cell electrode preparation through electrospinning
- 13.3 Overview of electrochemical performance of nanofiber versus conventional solid oxide fuel cell electrodes
- 13.4 Understanding the structure-performance relationship in nanofiber solid oxide fuel cell electrodes: experimental characterization and numerical modeling
- 13.5 Summary
- References
- 14. Synthesis of one-dimensional metal oxide–based crystals as energy storage materials
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Aluminum oxide
- 14.3 Copper oxide
- 14.4 Iron oxide
- 14.5 Manganese oxide
- 14.6 Nickel oxide
- 14.7 Silicon oxide and silicates
- 14.8 Tin oxide
- 14.9 Titanium oxides and titanates
- 14.10 Tungsten oxide and tungstates
- 14.11 Vanadium oxide
- 14.12 Zinc oxide
- 14.13 Zirconate fibers
- References
- 15. Supercapacitors based on electrospun metal oxide nanofibers
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Electrospun metal oxide nanofibers
- 15.3 Electrospun metal oxide nanofiber–based composites
- 15.4 Conclusion
- References
- 16. Thermoelectrics based on metal oxide nanofibers
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Thermoelectric metal oxide nanofiber processing technology
- 16.3 Thermoelectric metal oxide nanofiber device concept and characterization
- 16.4 Perspectives and conclusions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 460
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 25, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128206294
- eBook ISBN: 9780128209073
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Vincenzo Esposito
Vincenzo Esposito is a Full Professor in “Ceramic Science and Engineering” and technology coordinator at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark. He developed his career at Risø DTU National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, University of Florida, and at the Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN) – Brazil. His research interest is primarily on functional inorganic nanomaterials and processing for emerging technologies in energy, catalysis, electromechanical, electronics, and electrochemical systems. His research profile lies at the frontiers between nanoionics, solid-state chemistry and advanced materials processing.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Scientist, Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, DenmarkDM
Debora Marani
Debora Marani is an Independent Scientist in “Material Science” with affiliation to the Centro de Engenharia, Modelagem e Ciências Sociais Aplicadas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André (SP), Brazil. She obtained a master degree in Chemistry from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in 2002 and a “da Vinci Italian-French PhD” in Materials Science from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and Université Aix-Marseille in 2006. Over the years, she has been working on various topics in Materials Science in several academic environments in Italy, France, Japan, Brazil, and Denmark, often in close collaboration with the industry. Her scientific interest is in the development of innovative materials (ceramics, hybrids and polymers) and in their Energy and Environmental technologies applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Engineering, Modelling and Applied Social Sciences Center (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Brazil.Read Metal Oxide-Based Nanofibers and Their Applications on ScienceDirect