Nanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects
- 1st Edition - January 25, 2023
- Editors: Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Jeenat Aslam, Chandrabhan Verma
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 7 0 4 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 7 0 5 - 8
Nanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects provides a brief introduction to metal oxides. The book then discusses novel fabrication methodolo… Read more

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Request a sales quoteNanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects provides a brief introduction to metal oxides. The book then discusses novel fabrication methodologies and eco-friendly methods for using a broad range of metal oxide-based nanocomposites in innovative ways. Key aspects include fundamental characteristics of environmentally sustainable fabrication of materials for solar power, power generation and the textiles industries. Commercialization and economic aspects that are currently of major significance are also discussed in detail. The book represents an important information resource for material scientists and engineers to create the next generation of products and devices for energy and environmental applications.
Metal and metal oxide-based nanocomposites are at the heart of some of the most exciting developments in the field of energy and environmental research. They have exceptional properties and are utilized in electronic and environmental sensing devices, for energy storage, electrode materials, fuel cells, membranes, and more.
- Covers fabrication, standard characterization and photocatalytic mechanism for a wide range of applications
- Includes broad ranging metal and metal oxide-based applications covering environmental, energy, electronics, oil, gas, water treatment and sensing
- Evaluates dye consumption in the textiles industries and the energy related research that will determine options for sustainable and transformational opportunities
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists and chemical engineers working on nanocomposites for energy and environmental applications. Postgraduates working on the development of advanced functional materials
- Cover Image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Section 1: Sustainable Fabrication Approaches: Fundamentals, Design & Developments
- 1. Introduction and fundamentals of nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Classification of nanocomposites
- 1.3 Properties of nanocomposites
- 1.4 Applications of nanocomposites
- References
- 2. Properties of metal and metal oxides nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Properties of nanoparticles
- 2.3 Unique properties of metal oxides nanoparticles
- 2.4 Surface properties of transition metal oxides
- 2.5 Applications of metallic nanoparticles based on their excellent properties
- 2.6 Summary and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 3. Overview and fundamentals of polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Polymer nanocomposite preparation techniques
- 3.3 Characterization of polymer nanocomposites
- 3.4 Properties of polymer nanocomposites
- 3.5 Applications of polymer nanocomposites
- 3.6 Advantages and disadvantages of polymer nanocomposites
- 3.7 Innovations and patents on polymer nanocomposites
- 3.8 Summary and future perspective
- References
- 4. Fabrication approaches of nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Nonpolymer-based nanocomposites
- 4.3 Synthesis of nanocomposites
- 4.4 Conclusion and future aspects
- References
- 5. Design and developments strategies in the fabrication of nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Types of nanomaterials in composite structures
- 5.3 Advanced applications of nanocomposites
- 5.4 Conclusion and future perspective
- References
- Section 2: Energy
- 6. Recent developments of nanocomposites in energy-related applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 The electrochemical energy storage application
- 6.3 Classification of nanocomposite on the bases of reinforcement fabric material
- 6.4 Noble metal-based nanocomposites
- 6.5 Conclusions
- References
- 7. Application of nanocomposites in fuel cell
- Abstract
- 7.1 Outline of fuel cell
- 7.2 Fuel cells: internal reaction and working principle
- 7.3 Division of the fuel cell
- 7.4 Recent developments of nanocomposite materials for fuel cell application
- 7.5 The role of the fuel cell in energy issues
- 7.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 8. Role of nanocomposites in hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Global energy consumption and the environmental impact of hydrogen
- 8.3 Hydrogen production technology
- 8.4 Photocatalytic hydrogen production
- 8.5 Electrocatalytic H2 production
- 8.6 Summary and perspective
- References
- 9. Nanocomposites in energy storage applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Development of bio-based nanocomposite for batteries
- 9.3 Development of bio-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor
- 9.4 Conclusions
- References
- 10. Development of nanocomposites in lithium-ion batteries
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Transition metal oxides-based anode materials
- 10.3 Carbon-based anode materials for lithium ion batteries
- 10.4 Silicon-based anode materials
- 10.5 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- 11. Developments of nanocomposites in supercapacitor applications
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Development of bio-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor
- 11.3 Performance of bio-based nanocomposites as supercapacitor
- 11.4 Future perspective of bio-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
- 11.5 Conclusions
- References
- 12. Developments of nanocomposites in dye-sensitized solar cells
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Dye sensitization
- 12.3 Nanocomposites
- 12.4 Use of nanocomposites in dye-sensitized solar cells
- 12.5 Conclusion
- References
- Section 3: Environment
- 13. Recent development and photocatalytic mechanism in nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Materials and methods
- 13.3 Results and discussion
- 13.4 Conclusion and future outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 14. Nanocomposites in detection of volatile organic compounds
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Nanocomposites in optical sensors
- 14.3 Nanocomposites in electroanalytical sensors
- 14.4 Nanocomposites in gravimetric sensors
- 14.5 Conclusion and perspectives
- References
- 15. Application of nanocomposites in wastewater treatment
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Decontamination of heavy metal ions from wastewater employing nanocomposite materials
- 15.3 Decontamination of dyes from wastewater employing nanocomposite materials
- 15.4 Mechanism
- 15.5 Conclusions and future perspective
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 16. Nanocomposites in the degradation of organic pollutants
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Degradation of organic pollutants by GO/ZnO
- 16.3 Degradation of organic pollutants by GO/PANI
- 16.4 Degradation of organic pollutants by GO/PANI/ZnO
- 16.5 Degradation of organic pollutants by GO/ZnO/Ag
- 16.6 Degradation of organic pollutants by GO/PANI/Ag
- 16.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 17. Antimicrobial and drug delivery aspects of nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Emerging strategies for drug delivery
- 17.3 Antimicrobial and drug delivery applications of nanocomposites
- 17.4 Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- 18. Nanocomposites-based membrane for separation of hazardous contaminants from wastewater
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Experimental procedure
- 18.3 Theories
- 18.4 Result and discussion
- 18.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 19. Antimicrobial and drug delivery aspect of environment-friendly polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties of metals
- 19.3 Antibacterial nanocomposites
- 19.4 Nanofibers with antimicrobial activity
- 19.5 Particles
- 19.6 Techniques for characterization of metal and metal oxide-based nanocomposites
- 19.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 20. Nanocomposites for the treatment of textile effluents
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Emergence and components of textile wastewater
- 20.3 The nanocomposites
- 20.4 Nanocomposites for water treatment
- 20.5 Nanocomposites versus conventional methodologies
- 20.6 Nanocomposites—a threat to the environment
- 20.7 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- 21. Nanocomposites for the removal of pharmaceuticals in drinking water sources
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Pharmaceuticals
- 21.3 Composites
- 21.4 Nanocomposites
- 21.5 Metal matrix nanocomposites
- 21.6 Occurrence of pharmaceutical contaminants in drinking water sources
- 21.7 Nanocomposite-based techniques for the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from drinking water sources
- 21.8 Conclusions and future prospective
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Section 4: Miscellaneous and Commercialization
- 22. Nanocomposites in power generation
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Literature review
- 22.3 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- Funding
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 23. Nanocomposites for anticorrosive application
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Classification of nanocomposite coatings
- 23.3 Summary
- Useful links
- References
- 24. Applications of organic-based nanocomposites in corrosion protection
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 General overview of nanocomposite and its application in corrosion protection
- 24.3 Preparation of nanocellulose-based nanocomposites as corrosion inhibitors
- 24.4 Application of nanocellulose-based nanocomposites as corrosion inhibitor
- 24.5 Performance of nanocellulose-based nanocomposites as corrosion inhibitors
- 24.6 Challenges and opportunities of applications of nanocellulose-based nanocomposite in corrosion protection
- 24.7 Conclusion
- Reference
- 25. Nanocomposites for adsorption of toxic metals
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Synthesis methods of nanocomposites
- 25.3 Adsorption of heavy metals using nanocomposite adsorbents
- 25.4 Challenges and future directions
- 25.5 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- 26. Commercialization and economic issues of nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Classification of nanocomposites
- 26.3 Commercialization of nanocomposites
- 26.4 Specific application of nanocomposites
- 26.5 Economic issues of nanocomposites
- 26.6 Conclusions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 660
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 25, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323997041
- eBook ISBN: 9780323997058
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Mohammad Ehtisham Khan
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Jeenat Aslam
Dr. Jeenat Aslam is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Science, Taibah University, Yanbu, Al-Madina, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her PhD degree in chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Her research is mainly focused on materials and corrosion, nanotechnology, and surface chemistry. Dr. Jeenat has published several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. In addition, she has authored more than 40 book chapters and edited more than 30 books for different prestigious publishers.
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Chandrabhan Verma
Chandrabhan Verma, PhD, works at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS). His research interests mainly focus on the synthesis and design of environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors used for several industrial applications. Dr. Verma received his PhD degree from the Department of Chemistry at IITBHU, Varanasi, India and MSc degree in organic chemistry (Gold Medalist). Dr. Verma is the author of several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. He has also received several national and international awards for his academic achievements.