Diatom nanotechnology : progress and emerging technology / edited by Dusan Losic.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dusan Losic

Contributor:

Losic, Dusan, editor.

Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain), issuing body.

Series:

RSC nanoscience & nanotechnology ; 44.

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Series ; 44

Standardized Title:

Diatom nanotechnology (Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain))

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diatoms.

Diatoms--Industrial applications.

Nanotechnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 pages) : illustrations (some color), tables.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Croydon, England : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018.

Summary:

Diatoms are single cell algae composed of silica. They represent one of the most outstanding natural materials with exceptional structural, mechanical, optical, photonic and chemical properties optimized through millions years of evolution. The unique nano and micro silica structures of the material combined with its availability as a low cost mineral from diatomaceous earth are attractive for solving many of today's environmental, energy and health problems. Diatom Nanotechnology provides a comprehensive overview of the material and its uses. The first part of the book looks at the distinctive porous silica structure of diatoms, the mechanism of their formation and their properties. Individual chapters then explore the broad range of their applications in nanotechnology including nanofabrication, optical biosensors, gas sensors, water purifications, photonics, drug delivery, batteries, solar cells, supercapacitors, new adsorbents and composite materials. With contributions from leading international experts, the book represents an important resource for academics, researchers, industry professionals, postgraduate and advanced level undergraduate students providing them with the latest developments on this emerging and dynamic field.

Contents:

Whence is the diversity of diatom frustules derived? / James G. Mitchell

Interactions of diatoms with their fluid environment / G. Rosengarten and J.W. Herringer

g Nanoengineering of diatom surfaces for emerging applications / Vandana Vinayak [and 3 others]

Functionalization of frustrules from diatom cell culture for optoelectronic properties / G.I. Rorrer

Micro- and nano-optical devices from diatom nanostructures : light control by Mother Nature / Ilaria Rea [and 3 others]

Immobilization of proteins on diatom biosilica / N Kröger, N.C. Dubey, and E. Kumari

The potential of modified diatom frustrules for solar energy conversion / Soundarrajan Chandrasekaran and Nicolas H. Voelcker

Diatom silica as an emerging biomaterial for energy conversion and storage / Yu Xin ZHang and Xiao Wen Sun

Diatoms : a natural source of nanostructured silica for drug delivery / Monica Terracciano [and 3 others]

Diatomaceous earth, a natural insecticide for stored grain protection : recent progress and perspectives / Duan Losic and Zlatko Korunic.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed December 15, 2017).

ISBN:

9781788012485

1788012488

9781788010160

1788010167