Sustainable preparation of metal nanoparticles : methods and applications / edited by Rafael Luque, Rajender S. Varma.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Luque, Rafael.

Varma, Rajender S.

Series:

RSC Green Chemistry

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanoparticles.

Metallography.

Sustainability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This timely publication bridges and presents the latest trends and updates in three hot topics of current and future society: nanomaterials, energy and environment. It provides the state-of-the-art as well as current challenges and advances in the sustainable preparation of metal nanoparticles and their applications. The book fills a critical gap in a multidisciplinary area of high economic, social and environmental importance. Currently, there are no books published that deal with these ever increasing important topics, as most books in this area focus on a particular topic (eg. nanomaterials

Contents:

Sustainable Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2 Environmentally Friendly Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Biogenic Nanoparticles

2.2.1 Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles

2.2.1.1 Fungi

2.2.1.2 Bacteria

2.2.1.3 Yeasts

2.2.1.4 Algae

2.2.1.5 Actinomycetes

2.2.1.6 Plants

2.2.1.7 Carbohydrates

2.2.1.8 Vitamins

2.3 Other Synthetic Approaches and Further Consideration

2.4 Conclusions

Chapter 3 Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles Stabilized by the Framework of Porous Materials

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Supported Metal Nanoparticles in Catalysis

3.2.1 Preparation Routes of Supported Metal Nanoparticles

3.2.1.1 Chemical Methods

3.2.1.2 Physical Methods

3.2.1.3 Physicochemical Methods

3.2.2 Types of Supported Metal Nanoparticles Depending on the Nature of Support Material

3.2.2.1 Zeolites, Silica-Based Materials

3.2.2.2 Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

3.2.2.3 Hydroxyapatite (HAp)

3.2.2.4 Hydrotalcite (HT)

3.3 Future Goals Toward Modern Supported Metal Nanoparticles Catalysts

Chapter 4 Energy Conversion and Storage through Nanoparticles

4.1 Introduction

4.1.1 Quantum Con nement of Nanoparticles

4.1.2 Synthesis of Quantum Dots

4.1.3 The Basic Working Principles of Nanostructured Solar Cells

4.2 Quantum Dot Solar Cells

4.3 Hot Carriers and Multiple Exciton Generation Effects

4.4 Nanoparticle-Based Li Ion Battery

4.4.1 Introduction

4.4.2 Cathode

4.4.3 Anode

4.5 Summary

Acknowledgement

Chapter 5 The Green Synthesis and Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials

5.1 Green Chemistry of the Synthesis of Nanomaterials

5.1.1 TiO2 Nanomaterials

5.1.2 Other Semiconductors.

5.1.3 Metal and Metal Oxides Nanoparticles

5.1.4 Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles

5.2 Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials

5.2.1 Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Air, Water, and Soil

5.2.2 Dehalogenation using Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles

5.2.2.1 Metallic Nanoparticles

5.2.2.2 Bimetallic Nanoparticles

5.2.2.2.1 Iron/Palladium Bimetallic Nanoparticles.

5.2.2.2.2 Iron/Nickel Bimetallic Nanoparticles.

5.2.2.2.3 Iron/Copper Bimetallic Nanoparticles.

5.2.2.2.4 Other Bimetallic Nanoparticles.

5.2.3 Photocatalysis for the Disinfection of Drinking Water

5.3 Immobilization of Nanoparticles for Sustainable Environmental Applications

5.3.1 Need for Particle Immobilization

5.3.2 Goals and Strategies of Particle Immobilization

5.3.3 Application Examples of Immobilized Systems using Nanoparticles

5.4 Conclusions

Acknowledgements

Chapter 6 Green Nanotechnology - a Sustainable Approach in the Nanorevolution

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Phytochemicals

6.2.1 Gold Nanoparticles from Cinnamon Phytochemicals (Cin-AuNPs)

6.2.2 Gold Nanoparticles from Cumin Phytochemicals (Cum-AuNPs)

6.2.3 Gold Nanoparticles from Tea Phytochemicals (T-AuNPs)

6.3 Dual Roles of Reduction and Stabilization

6.4 Biomedical Applications

6.4.1 Thereapeutic Efficacy of EGCG-198AuNPs

6.5 Sustainability

Chapter 7 Biofuels and High Value Added Chemicals from Biomass Using Sustainably Prepared Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Synthetic Procedures

7.2.1 Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles

7.2.2 Synthesis of Bimetallic Nanoparticles

7.3 Applications of Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Biomass Conversion

7.3.1 Oxidation of Alcohols and Sugars.

7.3.2 Conversion of Sugars

7.3.3 Production of Hydrocarbons

7.3.4 Conversion of Cellulose

7.3.5 Decarboxylation of Fatty Acids

7.3.6 Biodiesel Production

7.3.7 Design of Fuel Cells

7.4 Future Perspectives

Chapter 8 Toxicology of Designer/Engineered Metallic Nanoparticles

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Biophysicochemical Interactions (Nano/Bio Interface)

8.2.1 Engineered Nanoparticles

8.2.1.1 Physicochemical Factors

8.2.1.2 Biological Factors

8.2.1.3 Environmental Factors

8.3 Designer Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles (Doped Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles)

8.4 Research Gaps and Collaboration Needed

8.5 Summary and Outlook

Chapter 9 Introduction to Nanosafety

9.1 Introduction: Safety and Nanoparticles

9.1.1 Risks in Handling Nanoparticles

9.1.2 Factors that In uence Nanoparticle Toxicity

9.1.3 Inhalation of Engineered Nanoparticles

9.2 Risk-Reduction Strategies

9.2.1 Prevention through Design and Good Laboratory Practices

9.3 Safety and Prevention in the Nanotechnology Laboratory

9.3.1 Control Banding

9.3.2 Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique

9.4 Conclusions

Subject Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781849735469

1849735468

OCLC:

814441525