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Books in Electronic optical and magnetic materials

Supporting researchers and industry professionals, this portfolio covers materials for electronics, photonics, and magnetic devices. It features cutting-edge research, fabrication techniques, and applications that drive advancements in data storage, sensors, and communication technologies.

  • Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • November 1, 2026
    • Srikanta Moharana + 2 more
    • English
    Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applications offers comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of titanium dioxide nanoparticles, encompassing their synthesis methodologies, characterization techniques, and applications in a range of sectors like energy, electronics, and healthcare. Furthermore, it tackles the difficulties encountered in optimizing the characteristics of nanoparticles for particular uses, and provides valuable information on the most recent achievements in this area. With an eye on practical real-world applications, the book provides new directions for study and development across a range of disciplines, from science and academia to technology and industry. It acts as a timely bridge between the lab and the factory by equipping researchers with the necessary knowledge to apply their findings in practical ways, while also allowing professionals and technologists to utilize developments from the academy.

  • Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • August 3, 2026
    • Marcelo A. Soto + 3 more
    • English
    Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing: Principles and Applications addresses the fundamentals of fiber optic distributed acoustic sensors (DAS) and their most important application fields. It is divided into three parts, the first of which covers the theoretical aspects of the working principle of DAS technology, including the description of the main optical components used for DAS monitoring, concepts of Rayleigh scattering, and approaches for resolving the spatial information based on optical time-domain and optical frequency-domain reflectometry. The second part focuses on the different interrogation techniques existing today, including dedicated signal processing and other advanced methods for enhancing sensing performance. The third part of the book is devoted to the main industrial applications of DAS technology, such as structural health monitoring, security, geophysical studies and seismic monitoring, including also relevant aspects related to the industrial standardization of the technology. For a reader with a basic background in photonics, the book provides the basis for knowing and understanding distributed acoustic sensing technology and its applications, in a single volume. It is relevant for a broad range of scientists and researchers working in the fields of photonics, sensing, environmental and structural health monitoring, optical communications, and optical fiber systems.

  • Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials

    From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Nisar Ali + 3 more
    • English
    Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications provides a detailed description of iron oxide nanomaterials, their synthesis, and characterization, while also exploring a wide range of applications of iron oxide nanocomposites and nanomaterials in different fields, including energy, sensing, environmental remediation, biomedical, and enzymes. The book provides all the necessary basic information about iron-oxide-based nanomaterials, including structural aspects, synthesis-to-structu... relationships, and applications of these materials in various areas. It also explains the different synthesis parameters that control the surface morphology, crystallinity, and activity of iron oxides desirable for different applications. Starting with an initial section on fundamentals, the book then focuses the following three sections on the key application area of these particles: energy, biomedicine, and the environment.

  • Green Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment

    Protocols and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Kuruvilla Joseph + 2 more
    • English
    Green Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment: Protocols and Applications provides a comprehensive account of the various green protocols used for the synthesis of nanomaterials, their characterization techniques, toxicity evaluation, and various applications in the field of energy and environment. The book covers the optimal experimental routes and mechanisms for the formation of benign nanoparticles and their use in energy conversion, storage, and environmental applications. Overall, the volume offers an extensive and comprehensive review of the preparation, properties, and prospective applications of green nanomaterials.Green synthesis is considered a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally-frie... method for creating a variety of nanomaterials, including metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, hybrid materials, and bioinspired materials. Thus, green synthesis is regarded as a key strategy for reducing the negative environmental effects frequently linked to conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods used in both laboratory and industrial settings.

  • Graphene Quantum Dots

    Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 more
    • English
    Graphene Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides a detailed exploration of graphene quantum dots (GQDs), covering their synthesis methods, unique properties, and applications. The book begins with fundamental aspects of GQDs, discussing synthesis techniques, doping, and functionalization methods, and highlighting their distinctive characteristics. It also examines the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of GQDs, followed by a look at their diverse applications in fields such as energy storage, optoelectronics, and biomedicine. This resource serves as a valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, chemists, physicists, and other professionals involved in the development of graphene quantum dots and related materials. By providing insights into current research, challenges, and future possibilities, the book offers a comprehensive guide for those working with GQDs to advance their understanding and applications in various industries.

  • Microsystems for Bioelectronics

    Scaling and Performance Limits
    • 3rd Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Victor V. Zhirnov + 1 more
    • English
    Microsystems for Bioelectronics: Scaling and Performance Limits considers physical principles and trends in extremely scaled autonomous microsystems such as integrated intelligent sensor systems, with a focus on energy minimization. The book explores the implications of energy minimization on device and system architecture. It further details the behavior of electronic components and the further implications on system-level scaling and performance limits. In particular, fundamental scaling limits for energy sourcing, sensing, memory, computation, and communication subsystems are developed, with new applications such as optical, magnetic, and mechanical sensors presented. This fully revised and updated edition includes information on DRAM and 3D NAND semiconductor memories, betavoltaic energy conversion, advanced packaging, recent technology trends, and new technology roadmaps. This new edition of this well-proven book with its unique focus and interdisciplinary approach shows the complexities of the next generation of nanoelectronic microsystems in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, and is aimed for a broad audience within several disciplines.

  • MXene Quantum Dots

    Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Poushali Das + 2 more
    • English
    MXene Quantum Dots: Fundamentals to Applications investigates MXene-derived quantum dots, from fundamentals to synthesis and applications. It provides a comprehensive understanding of what MXene quantum dots are, their properties, and their synthesis methods, including knowledge of their composition, structure, and unique characteristics, as well as offering insights into a range of applications for these materials. The book covers the specific methods and techniques used to synthesize MXene quantum dots, including precursor materials, synthesis conditions, and post-synthesis treatments.In addition, it provides crucial understanding of the optical and electronic properties of MXene quantum dots, which play a significant role in their use in optoelectronics, energy conversion, storage devices, sensors, bioimaging, catalysis, and other emerging applications. The advantages and challenges associated with their applications are also addressed, as are the safety considerations and potential environmental impacts associated with their synthesis, handling, and disposal.

  • Metal Oxide-Based Phosphors

    Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Teboho P. Mokoena + 3 more
    • English
    Metal Oxide-Based Phosphors: Properties and Applications focuses on the basic principles, experimental techniques, and various applications of luminescent materials derived from metal oxides. The book is divided into three parts, with Part One presenting the fundamentals of luminescent materials and experimental methods, including different synthesis and characterization techniques. Part Two provides strategies to enhance luminescence through various host matrices, constructing hybrid phosphors with polymeric materials, and doping with non-rare earth elements. Finally, Part Three explores recent developments of metal oxide-based phosphors in various applications, including photovoltaics, solid-state lighting, anti-counterfeiting, radiation dosimeters, and chemical sensors.Luminescent materials show enormous potential in a wide range of applications, such as solid-state lighting, energy, display imaging, and optical thermometry. Developing novel metal oxide-based phosphors and exploring green technologies and methods for the preparation of high-performance phosphor materials is therefore vital for a number of industries.

  • Piezo-Supercapacitors as Sustainable Energy Devices

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • M. Basheer Ahamed + 2 more
    • English
    Piezo-supercapacitor... as Sustainable Energy Devices: Fundamentals and Applications presents the latest advances in this important research field. Chapters cover the fundamentals, technological advancements, and diverse range of applications. By exploring the underlying principles, design considerations, manufacturing techniques, and cutting-edge research, the book serves as a valuable reference resource for researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers who want to develop a deeper understanding of this new and emerging technology to help them overcome implementation challenges and explore new potential for future sustainable energy storage solutions.

  • Integrated Photonics for Sensing Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Anu Agarwal + 2 more
    • English
    Integrated Photonics for Sensing Applications introduces sensors as an important application area for integrated photonics. It provides a brief historical perspective and highlights key free-space spectroscopic sensing techniques such as FTIR, Raman, SPR, and reflectometry, and it thoroughly explores the advantages of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) sensor systems, which have the potential for low SWAP-C and high performance.The topics covered include sensor system components such as waveguides (for optical wavelengths less than and greater than 1550 nm), ring resonators and toroids, photonic crystals, MZ interferometers, light input and output, light sources (wavelengths less than and greater than 1550 nm), and spectrometers and detectors. The book considers integrated systems that employ biofunctionalization... for applications in chem–bio sensing, and it also addresses sensor manufacturing at scale, including materials, PDK development, and sensor packaging.

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