Zero-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials

Material Design Methods, Properties and Applications

1st Edition - November 21, 2023
Editors: Kuruvilla Joseph, Runcy Wilson, George Gejo, Saritha Appukuttan
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 3 5 - 1
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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 3 6 - 8

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Zero-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials: Material Design Methods, Properties and Applications covers advances in carbon dots, graphene quantum dots, carbon quantum dots, fullerenes and their applications. This book explores important aspects of preparing these materials for specific applications and includes an overview of the most relevant synthesis methods, with special emphasis on newer green methods and material synthesis from biomass sources. Thorough discussion of the materials key properties, including unique optical and electronic properties to enable them for a wide range of applications is included, along with applications in the fields of photovoltaic cells, catalysis, sensors, biomedical, nano devices and energy storage.

This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners in materials science and engineering and may also be helpful for chemists and chemical engineers.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
1. General introduction to zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials and their properties and applications
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Synthesis
1.3 Properties
1.4 Applications
1.5 Overview of chapters
1.6 Conclusion
References
2. Advances in the synthesis approaches of carbon and graphene quantum dots
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Top-down approaches
2.3 Bottom-up approaches
2.4 Eco-friendly and sustainable synthesis
2.5 Conclusion and future scope
References
3. Green approaches for the preparation of zero-dimensional carbon nanostructures
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Green synthesis approaches
3.3 Zero-dimensional carbon materials
3.4 Conclusions and future outlook
References
4. Graphene quantum dots: syntheses, properties, and applications
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Synthesis of graphene quantum dots
4.3 Properties of graphene quantum dots
4.4 Application of graphene quantum dots
4.5 Conclusion
References
5. Surface modification of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Covalent modifications
5.3 Noncovalent modifications
5.4 Fullerenes—endohedral filing
5.5 Challenges and opportunities
Acknowledgement
References
6. Synthesis methods for the preparation of fullerenes
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Synthesis methods of fullerenes
6.3 Conclusion
References
7. Optical properties and applications of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Synthesis methods
7.3 Optical properties
7.4 Applications
7.5 Conclusions
References
8. Electronic properties of zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials
Abstract
8.1 Introduction to zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials
8.2 Nanodiamonds
8.3 Fullerene
8.4 Onion-like carbons
8.5 Carbon quantum dots
8.6 Graphene quantum dots
8.7 Recent progress in zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials and their electrical properties
8.8 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
9. Redox properties of zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Photoinduced-redox properties
9.3 Absorption and emission characteristics
9.4 Contribution of surface defects
9.5 Tuning techniques
9.6 Redox potential-based applications
9.7 Conclusion and future perspective
References
10. Photocatalytic properties of zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials: application as catalysts/adsorbents in water treatment
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Categorization of water contaminants
10.3 Adsorption and photocatalysis in the perspective of water purification
10.4 Carbon nanomaterials
10.5 Zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials
10.6 Summary and future prospects
References
11. Various properties of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials–reinforced polymeric matrices
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Types of zero-dimensional nanocarbon polymer composites
11.3 Synthetic strategies of zero-dimensional nanocarbon–reinforced polymer composites
11.4 Properties of zero-dimensional nanocarbon–reinforced polymers composites
11.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
12. Heterostructures based on zero-dimensional carbon–based nanostructures
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Various heterostructures based on carbon-based nanostructures
12.3 Fabrication of heterostructures based on zero-dimensional carbon–based nanostructures
12.4 Structural properties of heterostructures based on zero-dimensional carbon–based nanostructures
12.5 Applications of heterostructures based on zero-dimensional carbon–based nanostructures
12.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
13. Graphene quantum dots and carbon nanodots: modeling of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Carbon dots: what we know about structure, morphology, and properties
13.3 Computational methods for carbon dot modeling
13.4 Theoretical studies on pure and functionalized carbon dots
13.5 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
14. Applications of zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials in advanced solar and photovoltaic cells
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 How photovoltaic cells work?
14.3 Zero-dimensional nanomaterials in photovoltaic cells
14.4 Challenges in constructing photovoltaic cells
14.5 Conclusion and future perspective
References
Further reading
15. Applications of zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials as optical and electrochemical sensors
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials as optical sensors
15.3 Zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials as electrochemical sensors
15.4 Outlook and conclusion
References
16. Applications of zero-dimensional carbon–based nanomaterials in bioimaging
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Photoluminescence imaging
16.3 Magnetic resonance imaging
16.4 Photoacoustic imaging
16.5 Raman imaging
16.6 Computed tomography imaging
16.7 Challenges and opportunities
References
17. Applications of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials in water treatment
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Water contaminants
17.3 Zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials: synthesis, functionalization, and properties
17.4 Applications of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials in water treatment
17.5 Outlook and future research, development, and innovation directions
References
18. Biocompatibility and cytotoxicity studies of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Graphene quantum dots
18.3 Carbon dots
18.4 Carbon black
18.5 Fullerenes
18.6 Nanodiamonds
18.7 Carbon nano-onion
18.8 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Index

Kuruvilla Joseph

Kuruvilla Joseph is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India. His research areas includes nanomaterials and nanocomposites, polymer blends and composites, synthesis of polymers from natural resources, green materials and biocomposites, aging and degradation, and development of biosensors.

Affiliations and expertise

Outstanding Professor and Dean, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Runcy Wilson

Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, St. Cyril’s College, Kerala, India. He obtained his PhD in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. He has written several publications in international journals and conference proceedings. He has also co-edited two books one titled “Transport Properties of Polymeric Membranes” and the other titled “Materials for Potential EMI Shielding Applications: Processing, Properties and Current Trends” published by Elsevier. He has also conducted research work at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. Dr. Runcy has also almost two years of industrial experience as a junior scientist at the Corporate R&D Centre, HLL Lifecare Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, in the area of synthesis of green polymers. His current research interests include polymer nanocomposites for membrane applications, synthesis of biodegradable polymers for medical applications, and development of high quality EMI shielding material.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, St. Cyril’s College, Kerala, India

George Gejo

Dr. George obtained his PhD in Chemistry from Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu, India in 2014, specializing in the area of commingled natural fiber composites. He published several articles in high-impact journals (Composite Part A, Composite Part B, Carbon, Scientific Reports etc.) and wrote chapters for several books. He has two and a half years of experience as a junior scientist at the Corporate R&D Centre, HLL Lifecare Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, in the area of graphene/natural rubber latex nanocomposites for contraceptive applications. Dr. George also completed two years of post-doctoral research in the area of EMI shielding materials during his tenure as UGC-DSKPDF at School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. He was also a post-doctoral researcher at Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden for 1 year and 8 months and worked in the area of high quality carbon nanomaterials from biomass. He has also co-edited a book titled “Materials for Potential EMI Shielding Applications: Processing, Properties and Current Trends” published by Elsevier. His present research interests include natural fiber-based composites, carbon nanocomposites for EMI shielding applications, graphene-based composites, and biomass/biochar to advanced carbon nanomaterials.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Research and Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, St. Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala, India

Saritha Appukuttan

Dr. Saritha Appukuttan was awarded her PhD from Mahatma Gandhi University in 2012 working in the field of polymer nanocomposites. She has also been worked for two years on the development of gas barrier membranes on an ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) project. She has published around 25 book chapters with highly reputed publishers and several research papers in high impact international journals such as Composites Part A, Composites Part B, and Materials Chemistry and Physics and has edited two books on “Fibre Reinforced Composites: Constituents, compatibility, perspectives and applications” (Elsevier) and on “Luminescent Metal Nanoclusters” (Elsevier). Currently, she is editing two more books on “Lignin and its Composites: A sustainable tool for health care and medical applications” and “Zero-Dimensional Carbon Nanostructures” to be published by RSC and Elsevier, respectively.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences, Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, India