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Nanoclay-Based Sustainable Materials

  • 1st Edition
  • August 15, 2024
  • Vinod V. T. Padil
  • English
  • Paperback
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Nanoclay-based Sustainable Materials: Functional Properties, Characterization, and Multifaceted Applications provides a detailed overview of the preparation, processing, and application of earth-abundant nanoclay fillers. The book encompasses the critical applications of nanoclays, comprising emerging themes such as environmental bioremediation, energy harvesting and storage, bio-sensing (both medical and ecological), catalysis, antimicrobial, and biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering and wound healing, nanomedicine, and much more.This book is an important reference source for all those who are working in the research and development sector and need to learn more about nanoclay-based materials for sustainable development.

Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

  • 1st Edition
  • August 9, 2024
  • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
  • English
  • Hardback
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Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Four Volume Set comprehensively covers all renewable energy resources, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, geothermal energy, and nuclear power, to name a few. In addition to covering the breadth of renewable energy resources at a fundamental level, this encyclopedia delves into the utilization and ideal applications of each resource and assesses them from environmental, economic, and policy standpoints. This book will serve as an ideal introduction to any renewable energy source for students, while also allowing them to learn about a topic in more depth and explore related topics, all in a single resource.Instructors, researchers, and industry professionals will also benefit from this comprehensive reference.

Nano-refrigerants and Nano-lubricants

  • 1st Edition
  • July 26, 2024
  • Zafar Said + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Nano-refrigerants and Nano-lubricants: Fundamentals and Applications provides an overview of nano-refrigerants and nano-lubricants, their synthesis, characterization, and influence of nanoparticles on the thermophysical properties. The book also describes the theoretical modeling and correlations using artificial intelligence, along with the effect of all these parameters on potential applications. Future challenges and research directions are thoroughly addressed by authors.Nano-refrigerants and Nano-lubricants are a novel class of nanofluids containing a mixture of nanoparticles, lubricant, and refrigerant, and because of their enhanced heat transfer properties, they have a broad potential range of residential and commercial applications.

Nanozymes

  • 1st Edition
  • July 23, 2024
  • Ravi Mani Tripathi + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Nanozymes: Approachable Bio-applications provides an in-depth overview of nanozymes, with a special focus on nanozymes synthesis and their various applications in biological sciences. The book starts with introductory chapters exploring the enzymatic mechanism of nanozymes and providing the concept of engineering to surface modification to achieve enhanced nanozymatic properties. Subsequent chapters focus on the application of nanozymes in many different fields, including biomedical science, agriculture, environmental science and more.This work is an important reference source for worldwide materials scientists and researchers interested on the resent developments, challenges, and future directions of nanozymes research.

Pulsed Laser-Induced Nanostructures in Liquids for Energy and Environmental Applications

  • 1st Edition
  • July 19, 2024
  • Myong Yong Choi + 4 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Pulsed Laser-Induced Nanostructures in Liquids for Energy and Environmental Applications covers the fundamental insights on the mechanism of pulsed laser techniques by considering various experimental conditions to accelerate hypotheses that are appropriate for the production of efficient nanomaterials. From this book, readers will learn about the major advancements in the field of pulsed laser technologies, current applications, and their future impact. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of nanostructured catalytic materials via pulsed laser techniques, their use as energy- and environment-related applications, and their present trend in the industry and market. In addition, this book highlights the latest advances related to the application of these nanostructured materials produced via pulsed laser in liquid techniques in various energy (supercapacitor, batteries, and hydrogen production) and environmental remediation (wastewater treatment and conversion of waste into value-added product) processes. Recent progress on several kinds of both photo- and electroactive nanomaterials is reviewed, along with essential aspects that govern catalytic behaviors and corresponding stability. This book is a key reference for researchers, graduate students, and engineers working in the field of nanotechnology as well as materials scientists interested in renewable energy and environmental science.

Nanofluids

  • 1st Edition
  • July 17, 2024
  • Mohammad Mehdi Rashidi + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Nanofluids: Preparation, Applications and Simulation Methods provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in this important research field. Different approaches for preparing some remarkable families of nanofluids such as aluminum oxide-based nanofluids, CuO/Cu-based nanofluids, carbon nanotubes/graphene-based nanofluids, ZnO-based nanofluids, Fe3O4 based nanofluids, and SiO2 based nanofluids are discussed in detail , along with their current and potential applications. Different approaches for numerical, semi-analytical, and analytical simulations are also discussed, including the Lattice Boltzmann method, as well as advanced analytical techniques such as the Differential Transform Method, the Homotopy Analysis Method, and Optimal Homotopy Analysis.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, nanotechnologists, and chemists working in the development of nanomaterials and nanofluids for heat transfer in energy and engineering applications.

Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends

  • 1st Edition
  • June 28, 2024
  • Sabu Thomas + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends covers major advances in the field of polymer-blend nanocomposites. The book encompasses the fundamentals of polymer blends, various nanofillers, experimental techniques used in their fabrication, the characterization of various polymer blend nanocomposites, and theoretical evaluations of various properties. The properties and potential applications that have been achieved in various polymer blends by the addition of nanofillers are also highlighted. Applications for commercial products, including automotive parts, packaging, construction materials, biotechnology, medical devices, building materials, computer housings, car interiors, etc., are also covered in detail.This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers looking to increase their understanding of how nanofillers are being used in polymer blends.

Recent Trends and Perspectives on Electrochemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring

  • 1st Edition
  • June 28, 2024
  • Sibel A. Ozkan
  • English
  • Paperback
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Recent Trends and Perspectives on Electrochemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring presents current trends and progress on electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring. The book comprehensively discusses various strategies to design electrochemical sensors for the analysis of contaminants of emerging concern in environmental samples and offers a thorough perspective on the most prominent methods, materials, and procedures available in the literature on electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring.This book will be a helpful resource for the development of new sensor technologies and advanced onsite applications that can be used in routine analysis.

Sustainable Innovations in the Textile Industry

  • 1st Edition
  • June 27, 2024
  • Roshan Paul + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Sustainable Innovations in the Textile Industry addresses advances taking place at every stage of the textile value chain that are leading to improvements in sustainability and resource efficiency. It contains comprehensive coverage of the complete textile process sequence, including fiber to textile manufacture and wet processing techniques, such as dyeing, printing, finishing, coating and cleaning. In addition, it also provides the latest industry knowledge on technological advances in textile machinery, supply chain, recycling, effluent discharge, and other innovations that enhance sustainability. This holistic approach is required to effectively address the sustainability issue, which requires action across the value chain.Having included historical aspects of sustainability in textiles as well as the state of the art in innovative fibers, chemicals and manufacturing processes, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable directions in the textile industry.

MXenes as Surface-Active Advanced Materials

  • 1st Edition
  • June 25, 2024
  • Mumtaz A. Quraishi + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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MXenes as Surface-Active Advanced Materials: From Fundamentals to Industrial and Biomedical Applications covers numerous aspects of the basic science and applications of MXenes, including synthesis, classification, structure, and properties, as well as applications in gas storage and separation, environment and catalysis, tribology, biomedicine, and more. The book focuses on the characterization, synthesis and properties of MXenes, including surface/interface chemistry properties and metal- MXenes interaction. Other sections illustrate the current and potential applications of these nanomaterials within industry and biomedicine. These include a through discussion of surface chemistry and surface interaction of MXenes with different materials, along with current and future applications.This book provides a complete exploration of surface and interface applications of MXenes, highlighting established research and future perspectives, and is a valuable resource to scientists and professionals in the field of material science, nanotechnology, and 2D material chemistry.

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