Applications of Emerging Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Singh, N. B.

Series:

Materials Research Foundations Series

Materials Research Foundations Series ; v.148

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanostructured materials--Industrial applications.

Nanostructured materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (341 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Millersville : Materials Research Forum LLC, 2023.

Summary:

The book reviews recent developments in the field of nanomaterials science and technology.

Contents:

Intro

front-matter

Table of Contents

Preface

1

Overview of Applications of Nanotechnology

1. Introductions

2. Applications of nanotechnology

2.1 Agriculture

2.2 Food sector

2.3 Cosmetics

2.4 Construction

2.5 Geopolymer cement and concrete

2.6 Textiles

2.7 Sports

2.8 Energy storage

2.9 Defense

2.9.1 Smart military uniforms

2.9.2 Acoustics absorption

2.9.3 Camouflage printed fabric

2.9.4 Corrosion protection

2.9.5 Wound care for soldiers

2.9.6 Sensory applications

2.10 Biotechnology

2.11 Biomedical

2.12 Optical devices and electronics

2.13 Water remediation

2.14 Miscellaneous

2.14.1 Biosensors

2.14.2 Lubricants

2.14.3 Humidity-sensor

2.14.4 Gas transport

Conclusions

References

2

Fabrication of Nanomaterials via Ionic Liquids for Optoelectronics

1. Introduction

2. Optoelectronics

3. Controlled morphology for optoelectronics

4. Template-based approach for fabrication of nanomaterials

4.1 Types of template-based synthesis

5. Ionic liquids

5.1 Classification of ILs

5.1.1 Aprotic ILs

5.1.2 Protic ILs

5.1.3 Inorganic ILs

5.1.4 Solvate ILs

5.1.5 Hydrophilic vs hydrophobic ILs

6. Ionic liquid as a template for the synthesis of nanomaterials

7. Fabrication of nanomaterials via ionic liquids

8. Application in optoelectronics

Acknowledgment

Competing financial interests

3

Nanocomposites and their Applications

2. Core reserves for NCs (renewable/non-renewable)

2.1 NCs from non-renewable reserves (NRR)

2.2 NCs from renewable resources (RR)

3. NCs and their application as NRR/BRR

3.1 NCs from non-polymer-based materials (NRR)

3.1.1 Metal-Metal (MM) / Metal-Metal-oxides (MMO) / Metal-Nonmetal (MNM)_based NC.

3.1.2 Metal-Ceramics (MCs) / Non-Metallic-Ceramics (NMCs) based NCs

3.2 NCs from Non-Polymeric-Polymeric (PP/Syn) based materials (NRR)

3.3 NCs from Polymeric-based materials (NRR)/(BRR)

4. Present situation and futuristic outlook

Conclusion

4

Engineered Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion Cells

2. Nanostructured materials for solar cell applications

3. Nanostructured materials for supercapacitor applications

4. Nanomaterials for battery applications

5. Nanostructured materials for fuel cell applications

6. Challenges and limitations of engineered nanomaterials for energy conversion

7. Summary and future perspectives

Acknowledgements

5

Emerging Trends of Nanotechnology in Cosmetics

2. Nanotechnology in cosmetic industry

3. Classification of nanocosmeceuticals

3.1 Skin care

3.2 Hair care

3.3 Lip care

3.4 Nail care

4. Carriers in nano cosmetic systems

4.1 Liposomes

4.2 Niosomes

4.3 Lipid nanoparticles

4.3.1 Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs)

4.3.2 Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs)

4.4 Nanosphere

4.5 Nanoemulsions

4.6 Dendrimers

5. Green nanomaterials for cosmetics

6. Roles and mechanism of cosmetics

7. Toxicity of nanoparticles

7.1 Ingestion

7.2 Inhalation

7.3 Dermal route

8. Safety assessment of nanomaterials in the cosmetic industry

9. Advantages and disadvantages of nanocosmetics

6

Nanomaterials for Leather Production

2. Leather: History, importance and production

3. Leather making process

3.1 Raw materials: Hides and skins

3.2 Collagen and skin structures

3.3 Collagen-nanoparticle interaction

3.4. Leather preparation process( a bird's eye view

4. The advent of nanotechnology.

4.1 Nano-preservation

4.2 Nano-unhairing

4.3 Nano-tannage

4.4 Retanning / Looseness removal

4.5 Nano-dying

4.6 Functional leather finishes

4.6.1 Antibacterial leather finishes

4.6.2 Water resistant leather finishes

4.6.3 Self-cleaning leather finishes

4.6.4 Other functional leather finishes

5. Advantages and disadvantages of nanomaterials

7

Production of Nanomaterials from Forest Resources

2. Nanocellulose

2.1 Types of nanocellulose

2.1.1 Nanocrystalline cellulose

2.1.2 Cellulose nanofibers

2.1.3 Bacterial nanocellulose

2.2 Preparation of nanocellulose

2.3 Application of nanocellulose

3. Nanolignin

3.1 Lignin

3.1.1 Preparation of lignin nanoparticles

3.1.2 Application of lignin nanoparticles

4. Nanohemicellulose

8

Application of Nanoparticles in Soil and Water Treatment

2. History of nanoparticles and nanosciences

3. Nanoparticles in soil and water environment

4. Application of nanoparticles for the treatment of soil

5. Application of nanoparticles for the treatment of water

Reference

9

Nanotechnology in Agricultural Practices: Prospects and Potential

2. Nano technology in agriculture

3. Applications

3.1 Valorization of agricultural wastes and management

3.2 Soil nutrient and Fertilizers

3.3 Sensing and monitoring

3.4 Crop protection and storage

Conclusions and future prospects

10

Overview of Nanotechnology in Food Sciences

2. Overview of nanotechnology

3.1 Food processing

3.2 Value addition and nutraceuticals

3.3 Packaging

3.4 Recycling and reuse of used food.

4. Safety issues, prospects and challenges

11

Nanomaterials as Photocatalyst

2. Historical background of photocatalyst

3. Different Nanomaterials used as photocatalyst

3.1 Metal-based nanomaterials

3.2 Metal oxide-based nanomaterials

3.3 Metal-polymer based nanomaterials

4. Synthetic approaches towards photocatalysts

4.1 Sol-gel

4.2 Hydrothermal

4.3 Solvothermal

4.4 Chemical vapor deposition (CVD)

4.5 Green Techniques

5. Process of photocatalytic activity

5.1 Types of photocatalyst used in photodegradation activity

5.2 Source of light

5.3 Mechanism of photocatalytic degradation

5.3.1 Photo excitation

5.3.2 Ionization of water

5.3.3 Oxygen ion sorption

5.3.4 Protonation of superoxide

5.3.5 Scavengers and trapping agent in photocatalysis

6. Photodegradation &amp

photoreduction of toxic compounds

6.1 Photocatalysis

6.2 Photocatalytic degradation of dyes

6.3 Degradation of antibiotics and pharmaceutical drugs

6.4 Photocatalytic degradation of phenolic compound

back-matter

Keyword Index

About the Editors.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Singh, N. B. Applications of Emerging Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

ISBN:

1-64490-255-9

OCLC:

1381708436