Nano-Engineering at Functional Interfaces for Multidisciplinary Applications

Electrochemistry, Photoplasmonics, Antimicrobials, and Anticancer Applications

1st Edition - October 18, 2024
Editors: Sai Sathish Ramamurthy, Seemesh Bhaskar, Narendra Reddy
Language: English
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Nano-Engineering at Functional Interfaces for Multi-disciplinary Applications: Electrochemistry, Photoplasmonics, Antimicrobials, and Anticancer Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and latest advances of nano-engineering strategies for the design, development, and fabrication of novel nanostructures for different applications in the fields of photoplasmonics and electrochemistry, as well as antibacterial and anticancer research areas. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals and characteristics of nanostructured interfaces and their associated technologies, including an overview of their potential applications in different fields.

The following chapters present a thorough discussion of the synthesis, processing, and characterization methods of nanomaterials with unique functionalities suitable for energy harvesting, food and textile applications, electrocatalysis, biomedical applications and more. It then concludes outlining research future directions and potential industrial applications.

Title of Book
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Utility of nanoengineering for multidisciplinary applications
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Nanoengineering: relevance of basic, applied, and translational research
1.3 Applications: multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary
1.4 Perspectives, outlook, and scope
1.5 Concluding remarks
1.6 Exercises
References
Chapter 2. Overview of nanoengineering: synthesis, classification, characterization, functionality, and applications
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Nanoengineering protocols
2.3 Nanoengineered materials: types and classification
2.4 Characterizing nanoengineered materials
2.5 Properties of nanoengineered materials
2.6 Applications of nanoengineered materials at myriad interfaces
2.7 Concluding remarks
Exercises
References
Chapter 3. Nanoengineering at functional plasmonic interfaces
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fabrication of nano-engineered plasmonic materials
3.3 Nanoparticle-on-a-mirror configuration
3.4 Surface plasmon resonance excitation: optical configurations
3.5 Surface plasmon-coupled emission technology
3.6 Cryosorets: nano-assembly engineering for surface plasmon-coupled emission–based biosensing
3.7 Graphene oxide-based tunable soliton and plasmon interfaces for biosensing applications
3.8 Bioinspired plasmonic interfaces: monometallic and heterometallic nanohybrids
3.9 Conclusions
Exercises
References
Chapter 4. Nanoengineering for gap-enhanced Raman tags and related plasmonic applications
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Methods and techniques
4.3 Case studies with specific applications
4.4 Summary
4.5 Definitions
Exercises
References
Chapter 5. Surface plasmon resonance waveguides and their applications: insights from functional metal–dielectric–metal interfaces
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Relevance: Scopus analysis and configurations
5.3 Dispersion diagrams: understanding the metal–dielectric–metal modes
5.4 Power dependence analysis in metal–dielectric–metal architectures
5.5 Steering emission: insights from performance of metal–dielectric–metal architectures in SPCE configuration
5.6 Heterometallic metal–dielectric–metal architectures for sensing applications
5.7 Performance of surface plasmon resonance and metal–dielectric–metal architectures in sensing layer
5.8 Insights from spacer and cavity nano-engineering in metal–dielectric–metal interfaces
5.9 Futuristic scope and perspectives
5.10 Conclusions
Exercises
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 6. Nano-engineering at functional photonic crystal interfaces
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Photonic crystal: a brief overview
6.3 Opals and inverse opals as functional nano-engineered photonic crystals
6.4 Photonic crystal fibers as functional nano-engineered photonic crystals
6.5 Cavity and defect modes in nano-engineered photonic crystals
6.6 Photonic resonator interferometric scattering microscopy using photonic crystals
6.7 Applications of nano-engineered photonic crystals
6.8 Investigating fluorescence phenomena at functional photonic crystal interfaces
6.9 Futuristic scope and perspectives
6.10 Conclusions
Exercises
Acknowledgments
Consent for publication
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 7. Nano-engineering metasurfaces for myriad photonic applications
Abstract
7.1 Light field manipulation with metasurface
7.2 Optical tweezers with metasurface
7.3 Photonic devices with metasurface
7.4 Optical sensing with metasurface
7.5 Raman enhancement with metasurface
7.6 Optical imaging with metasurface
7.7 Conclusions and outlook
Exercises
References
Chapter 8. Nanoengineering light-emitting materials for sensing applications
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Basic principle of photoluminescence
8.3 Surface plasmon resonance-enhanced photoluminescence
8.4 Gas sensors based on surface plasmon resonance-enhanced luminescence
8.5 Surface plasmon resonance-enhanced upconversion luminescence
8.6 Conclusions
Exercises
References
Chapter 9. Nano-engineering of functional metasurfaces by template-assisted self-assembly
Abstract
9.1 Introduction to functional metasurfaces by template-assisted self-assembly
9.2 Methods and techniques to fabricate large-scale functional metasurfaces
9.3 Functional metasurface with a focus on selected applications
9.4 Summary
Acknowledgments
Exercises (Including short and long answer-type questions)
References
Chapter 10. Laser fabrication: a flexible nano-engineering approach towards plasmonics, anticancer, and sensing applications
Abstract
10.1 Introduction to optical properties of materials and plasmonics
10.2 Laser matter interaction
10.3 Metal nanoparticles for cancer therapy
10.4 Conclusions
10.5 Exercises
References
Chapter 11. Nano-engineering at functional interfaces in electrocatalysts and field-induced electrocatalyst
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Electrocatalysis
11.3 Photoelectrocatalysts
11.4 Magnetoelectrocatalysis
11.5 Magneto electro photocatalysis
11.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 12. Nanoengineering low-dimensional materials for energy harvesting
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Classification of energy harvesting
12.3 Hybrid energy harvesters
12.4 Nanoengineering and nanomaterials in energy harvesting
12.5 Surface modification in energy harvesting
12.6 Nanocomposites in energy harvesting
12.7 Conclusions and future scope
Exercises
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13. Nano-engineering strategies for high-performance batteries and capacitors
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Electrolyte
13.3 Anodes
13.4 Cathodes
13.5 Capacitors
13.6 Conclusion
Exercises
References
Chapter 14. Nanoengineering of materials for the chemiresistive sensing of volatile organic compounds
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Conclusion and future outlook
Exercises
References
Chapter 15. Nanoengineering of solution processed metal oxide interfacial layers for perovskite solar cells: impact on device performance and stability
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Perovskite solar cells
15.3 Carrier selective layers
15.4 Electron selective layers in perovskite solar cells
15.5 Hole selective layers in perovskite solar cells
15.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16. Nanoengineering for antimicrobial applications
Abstract
16.1 Evolution of antibiotic resistance
16.2 Biofilms
16.3 Development of antimicrobial platforms
16.4 Copper (Cu) nanocoatings
16.5 Gold (Au) nanocoatings
16.6 Zinc (Zn) nanocoatings
16.7 Titanium (Ti) nanocoatings
16.8 Aluminum (Al) oxide nanocoatings
16.9 Mechanism of action
16.10 Development of rapid analytics
16.11 Conclusions
Exercises
References
Chapter 17. Green nanomaterials for antimicrobial and anticancer applications
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 New approaches to using recyclable nanomaterials
17.3 Anticancer applications
17.4 Antibacterial applications
17.5 Nano-engineering metal-dielectric nanohybrids for antimicrobial and anticancer applications
17.6 Methods of green biosynthesis of Nanoparticles
17.7 Development of stimuli-responsible green nanoparticles
17.8 Case Study on 3D Nanostructures for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
17.9 Futuristic scope and perspectives
17.10 Conclusion
Exercises
References
Chapter 18. Engineering advanced functional nanomaterials for virus detection
Abstract
18.1 Nanomaterials for viral diagnostics: introduction
18.2 Nucleic acid nanoengineering for viral diagnostics
18.3 Utilizing inorganic nanomaterials for virus detection
18.4 Advancements in gold nanoparticles for enhanced virus detection
18.5 Silver nanoparticles: illuminating advances in virus sensing
18.6 Magnetic nanoparticles: pioneering virus sensing with precision
18.7 Quantum dots in virus sensing: unveiling precision through nanoscale brilliance
18.8 Silicon-based nanomaterials for virus sensing
18.9 Conclusions
Exercises
References
Chapter 19. Nanoscale engineering for biomedical applications
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
19.3 Implications for drug delivery, imaging, and tissue engineering
19.4 Toxicity challenges in nanomedicine
19.5 Future of nanoscale biomedical research
19.6 Conclusions
Exercises
References
Chapter 20. Nano-engineering approaches for food analysis and related biosensing applications
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Emerging technologies and design approaches in biosensor technology
20.3 Nanomaterials in biosensing
20.4 Integration of nanotechnology in food analysis
20.5 Applications and future directions
20.6 Challenges in implementing nano-engineering in food analysis industries
20.7 Conclusion
Exercises
References
Chapter 21. Nanofunctional finishes for textile applications
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Biopolymers for textile finishing
21.3 Metallic nanoparticle-based nanofinishes
21.4 Miscellaneous nanoparticles
21.5 Finishes developed using hybrid nanomaterials
21.6 Quaternary ammonium compounds and fluorinated polymers
21.7 Conclusions
Exercises
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 22. Nanoengineering via green technology for translational research
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Carbon dots
22.3 Carbon dots for food applications
22.4 Quantum dots
22.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 23. Future perspectives and research directions: technological advances and novel applications of nanostructures
Abstract
23.1 Well-defined nanostructures
23.2 DNA and DNA origami-based structures
23.3 DNA nanorobots
23.4 Plasmonic nanostructures
23.5 Virus-based nanomaterials
23.6 Industrial applications and road ahead
References
Index

Sai Sathish Ramamurthy

Dr. Sai Sathish Ramamurthy’s research is focuses on the development of indigenously designed low-cost medical diagnostic technologies that have a translational and convergent approach for the benefit of society. Recently, his research work on the development of COVID-19 diagnostic technology resulted in low-cost high-sensitive SARS-CoV-19 antigen and antibodies detection kits. His collaboration with research groups at various universities in the USA, Australia, Japan and India have resulted in several publications in reputed journals, conferences, patents, books and book chapters. He was a Ramalingaswami Fellow, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, and received research funding from Govt agencies such as DST, DBT, DRDO, ICMR and also from Non-Govt agencies such as Tata Education and Development Trust. He created the Surface Plasmon based Translational and Advanced Research (STAR) laboratory that has developed multiple biomedical technologies targeting the whitespaces in the medical diagnostics capable for usage in resource-limited settings, especially for the bottom of the pyramid

Affiliations and expertise

STAR Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Seemesh Bhaskar

Dr. Seemesh Bhaskar is a Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA. He completed his Ph.D. from STAR Lab, Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), SSSIHL, and postdoctoral studies from NanoStructured Materials (NSM) group, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay. He has pursued research internships at SASTRA University and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, as part of the DST-Inspire program. He is the recipient of the prestigious DST-Inspire scholarship & fellowship, AWSAR, K. V. Rao Scientific Society (KVRSS), Young Achiever, M.Sc. Chemistry Gold medal and All-rounder Gold medal awards. His research work focuses on building effective nano-engineering protocols for photo-plasmonic biosensing at advanced interfaces comprising sustainable bioinspired polymeric hybrids.

Affiliations and expertise

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Narendra Reddy

Dr. Narendra Reddy is a professor and Ramalingaswami fellow at the Centre for Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy, at Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India. His work has been reported by CNN, Discovery, Nature, American Chemical Society and other major news agencies. He has received funds from his research from United States Department of Agriculture, DST, DBT and CEFIPRA (India-France joint funding). His recent interest is in plant and animal proteins for non-food applications particularly for biotechnology. His group has demonstrated that proteins can be useful for energy generation and storage, and for biosensing and electronic applications

Affiliations and expertise

Professor for Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy, Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India

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