Series Page
Dedication
Preface
1. Nanoparticle Fundamentals
1 Introduction
2 Classification
3 Functionalization, Formulation, Characterization, and Nanometrology
4 Scale-Up and Quality Control
5 Value Chain—From Raw Materials to Market
6 Implications of Wider Use of NPs
References
2. Wet Production Methods
1 Introduction
2 Sonochemistry
3 Supercritical Fluid
4 Solvothermal and Hydrothermal
5 Microwave
6 Electrically Induced Synthesis
7 Spray Pyrolysis
8 Emulsion
9 Sol–Gel
10 Template Synthesis
11 Green Chemistry
12 Others
13 Continuous Flow Reactor and Scale-up
14 Purification, Size-Selective and Other Posttreatment Processes
References
3. Dry Production Methods
1 Introduction
2 Mechanical Synthesis
3 Gas Phase
4 Others
References
4. Nanoparticle Assembling and System Integration
1 Introduction
2 Template and Nanoreactor
3 Self-Assembling and Direct Assembling
4 Nanocomposite-Based Deposition Techniques
5 External Field
6 Spray Deposition
7 Others
References
5. Clean Energy
1 Introduction
2 Catalysis
3 Fuel Cells and Electrocatalysts
4 Solar Cell
5 Energy Storage
6 Energy Saving
7 Other Applications of NPs
References
6. Biomedical
1 Introduction
2 Optical Biosensing
3 Electrical Sensor
4 Electroanalytical and Electrochemical Sensing
5 Magnetic Sensing
6 Multiplexing Techniques
7 Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
8 Other Medical Applications
9 Food, Protein, and Biotechnology
10 Miscellaneous Applications
References
7. Optoelectronics
1 Introduction
2 Coating and Coloration
3 Display
4 Photonics and Optoelectronics
5 Microelectronic Materials
6 Sensors
7 Packaging and Insulators
8 Printed Electronics and e-Paper Sensors
References
8. Environmental and Societal Applications and Implications
1 Introduction
2 Environment
3 Toxicity of NPs
4 Workplace Exposure
5 Toward A Better Understanding of NP Toxicity
6 Risk Assessment and Analysis
7 Societal
8 Policy and Public Education
References
9. Challenges and Perspectives
1 Are the Promises Realistic?
2 Scientific Challenges
3 Engineering Challenges
4 Health and Safety Challenges
5 Sustainability: LCA and Recycling
6 Importance of Public and Industrial Relationship in Addressing Current Challenges
7 Need for an Open Database
8 Closing Thoughts
References
Index