2D Materials: Chemistry and Applications offers a concise exploration of the revolutionary 2D materials synthesis, their properties, and diverse applications. It presents information about graphene and other 2D materials like germanene and stanene, emphasizing their synthesis, functionalization, and technological use. The book chapters in part 1 cover the foundational aspects of graphene' structure and production techniques, highlighting their potential in areas like energy storage, drug delivery, and nanoelectronics. The book also explains the versatile applications of graphene-based nanocomposites, highlighting their multifunctional capabilities. Chapters also demonstrate the impact of functionalization on applications like biomedical imaging, microbial control, and environmental sustainability. The challenges and solutions concerning the toxicity of graphene-related materials are also highlighted. This book is a foundational resource for researchers, academics, and industry professionals in materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, and environmental engineering on 2D materials.

Recent Advancements in Multidimensional Applications of Nanotechnology provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and applications of nanotechnology across various dimensions. Covering a wide range of topics, from electron microscopy to nanotherapeutic strategies, the book explores the diverse applications of nanotechnology in industries and research fields. Key Features: Comprehensive Coverage: Gain insights into electron microscopy, biogenic synthesis methods, energy applications, and more. Industry Applications: Discover how nanotechnology is revolutionizing industries such as energy, oil and gas, agriculture, and healthcare. Cutting-Edge Developments: Stay ahead of the curve with discussions on copper oxide nanoparticles, nano-coatings, and thin film optimization for solar cells. Biomedical Breakthroughs: Explore the exciting realm of biomedical applications, from metallic nanoparticles in healthcare to biogenic synthesis methods. Practical Insights: Benefit from practical insights and case studies that showcase real-world applications of nanotechnology.

This comprehensive book explores the techniques, materials, and real-world applications of thermal spray coatings across various industries, including power generation, aerospace, medical, and automotive sectors. Readers will learn about the basic science and engineering aspects of thermal spray technology, its historical developments, and the diverse range of materials used, from metallic to ceramic materials, and nano-crystallization materials. Distinct thermal spray techniques are explained (flame spray, detonation-gun spray, high-velocity oxy-fuel spray, electric arc spray, plasma spray and cold spray). Chapters on advanced topics also give an understanding of crucial material properties such as high temperature corrosion, oxidation, erosion or wear resistance, and biocompatibility. Key features - Contributions from materials science experts with references for each topic - Gives a comprehensive overview of materials and distinct spray techniques used in thermal coatings - Dedicated chapters for applications of thermal coatings in different industries - Covers recent trends and new advances such as surface modification techniques to improve functionality and performance This book is intended as a resource for an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and applications of thermal spray coatings for students, professionals and researchers in materials science and chemical engineering disciplines.

Thin Film Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Innovative Energy Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, properties, and cutting-edge applications of thin film nanomaterials. Each chapter explores different aspects of thin film synthesis and its application in energy devices, showcasing different metal-based and carbon nanomaterials . The book begins with a discussion on the synthesis and characterization of cadmium and zinc sulphide thin films for opto-electronics energy devices. Subsequent chapters delve into critical reviews of CIGS thin film nanomaterials, deposition techniques for metal oxide nanocomposite films, and nanostructured TiO2@carbon films for photocatalytic applications. Bandgap engineering, optical properties of composite films, and recent advancements in metal oxide thin films are also covered. Additionally, the synthesis and characteristics of iron oxide films for solar cell and green energy storage applications are discussed. Chapters on challenges and future prospects of CNT-based cathode emitters and advanced characterizations of nanocrystalline ferrimagnetic thin films provide valuable insights into emerging technologies. This book is an essential resource for professors, scientists, engineers, research scholars, postdocs, and undergraduate/graduate students seeking to explore the forefront of nanomaterials and their applications in energy systems.

The discovery of new materials and the manipulation of their exotic properties for device fabrication is crucial for advancing technology. Nanoscience, and the creation of nanomaterials have taken materials science and electronics to new heights for the benefit of mankind. Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment covers several topics of nanoscience research. The compiled chapters aim to update readers by highlighting modern developments in materials science theory and experiments. The significant role of new materials in future technology is also demonstrated. The book serves as a reference for curriculum development in technical institutions and research programs in the field of physics, chemistry and applied areas of science like materials science, chemical engineering and electronics. This part covers 11 topics in these areas: 1- Role of Plasmonic Metal-semiconductor Heterostructure in Photo Catalytic Hydrolysis and Degradation of Toxic Dyes 2 -BaZrO3-Based Ceramics and Ceramic Composites as Smart Materials for Advanced Applications 3 -A High-capacity Anode Material for Lithium-ion Batteries is Sili-graphene Type SiC3 4 -An Introduction to the Fabrication of White Light-emitting Diodes 5 -Electronic and Piezoelectric Properties of Nonmetal Doped II-VI Monolayer Compounds 6- A Theoretical Investigation on the New Quaternary MAX-phase Compounds 7- Surface Segregation in Pt 3 Nb and Pt 3 Ti using Density Functional-based Methods. 8- Nanoparticles and Environmental Health 9 -Investigation for Optimum site for adsorption and population effect of Lithium on Silicene Monolayer 10- Strategies for Synthesizing Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and the Challenges 11- Heterogeneous Semiconductor Photocatalysis for Water Purification: Basic Mechanism and Advanced Strategies

This book provides valuable knowledge about environmentally friendly methods of nanoparticle synthesis. The contents present information about the subject from synthesis, characterization, advantages, disadvantages, route of administrations up to effects of drug combinations. Starting with an introduction to the concept of green nanoparticles, the book summarizes different types of plant extracts and their components. Green methods for preparing nanotherapeutic agents utilizing algae and marine plants to synthesize metal based nanoparticles are also explained. The book also places an emphasis on the improvement of metal nanoparticle formulations with polymers for antibacterial applications. A detailed review of the interaction of nanoparticles with or without drugs rounds the contents, with a guide to easily understand their site of action along with suitable reactions in the body. This book is a primer on nanoparticle synthesis for pharmacology or nanomedicine programs that focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly methodologies for synthesizing therapeutics.

Nanoelectronic Devices and Applications presents reviews on recent advances in nanoelectronic device design and new directions for their practical use. The volume includes 16 edited chapters that cover novel material systems, band engineering, modelling and simulations, fabrication and characterization techniques, and their emerging applications. The discussions presented in this book are based on current understandings on innovations and future trends, and references are provided for advanced scholars. Chapter 1 presents an overview of recent innovations and future prospects in III-nitride semiconductor technologies for RF, power, digital and quantum applications. Chapter 2 reports new trends in GaN-based optical devices for sensing and micro-display applications. Chapter 3 shows current interests in nanophosphors and their utilizations in improving device performance of InGaN nanowire light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Recent studies on the effect of potential profile on the carrier transport in AlGaAs based double quantum well structures and their applications are presented in Chapter 4. The recent progress in high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) is presented through Chapters 5, 6, and 7. A comprehensive review on β-Ga2O3 emphasizing material properties, growth approaches, and its applications for next-generation high-power nanoelectronics; the effect of dielectric layers on the characteristics of AlN/β-Ga2O3 HEMTs are presented in Chapter 8 and 9 respectively. Chapters 10-14 summarize the recent studies in field-effect transistors (FETs) adopting different materials and structures. Chapter 15 presents current research in 2D Tungsten Diselenide (WSe2) with special focus on the material properties, device structures, applications, and challenges. Finally, Chapter 16 presents a systematic review of memristors, and memristive semiconductor devices. The book is intended as a primary resource for elective subjects in advanced electronics and computer engineering courses at university level. Researchers and industry professionals will also learn about emerging trends and state-of-the-art research in nanoelectronics.

Advanced Materials for Emerging Applications is a monograph on emerging materials'; materials that have observable differences in physical properties and manufacturing requirements when compared to existing materials and industrial processes. The volume aims to showcase novel materials that can be used in advanced technology and innovative products. The editors have compiled 17 chapters grouped into 3 sections: 1) Metals and Alloys, 2) Composite materials, and 3) Other materials. Chapters 1-5 discuss recent advances in friction stir welding, suitability of nickel-base shape memory alloys, thermal cycling studies of nickel-based shape memory alloys, nitrogen additions to stainless steel, and the evolution of zirconium alloy. Chapters 6-11 cover topics such as additive manufacturing of metal matrix composites, composite materials for biomedical applications, aluminum and magnesium metal matrix composites, aluminum nanocomposites for automobile applications, enhancing the strength of aluminum-boron carbide composites, and sisal fibers reinforced composites. Lastly, chapters 13-17 explore smart hydrogels, engineered iron-oxide nanomaterials for magnetic hyperthermia, emerging sustainable material technology for fire safety, recent advances in unconventional machining of smart alloys, and critical parameters influencing high-strain rate deformation of materials. This monograph provides information for a broad readership including material and manufacturing engineers, researchers, students (at undergraduate levels or above) and entrepreneurs interested in manufacturing new products.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of metal matrix composite manufacturing, including fabrication methods, characterization techniques, and manufacturing applications. 10 chapters cover fundamental and applied topics on matrix metal composites. The book is a resource for all readers seeking to gain an in-depth understanding of metal matrix composites with its relevance to the modern industry. Key Features - Includes fully referenced contributions by experts in materials science - Provides an introduction to the subject, and a future prospective for a broad range of readers - Reviews current knowledge on fabrication techniques and structure property relationships of metal matrix composites - Includes dedicated chapters for reinforced composites (carbon fiber, carbon nanotubes, aluminium) - Includes guidance on material wear and tear and - Provides an investigation for process optimization for EDM for newly developed composites It is designed to be an essential resource for students and professionals in the field of materials science and engineering, as well as researchers and engineers working on metal matrix composite in manufacturing industries.

Naturally-derived biomaterials invite immense interest from diverse segments of science and engineering. Recent decades have witnessed a leap in knowledge and efforts in ongoing research with biomaterials as synthons, yet biomaterial research never fails to create surprises. This book summarizes modern knowledge of bioderived materials for beginners in research and advanced readers in materials science. The book lays the foundations of understanding the design and development of mimetic peptides and enzyme mimetic bioinorganic catalysts, including the toolsets used in the process. Next, the book demonstrates different approaches for obtaining task-specific designer hydrogels. Additional topics covered in the book are tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. From this point, the book presents information on complex biomaterials systems: bacterial cellulose, cell membrane architecture for nanocomposite material design, and whole cellular microorganisms. Chapters provide applied knowledge with information on the strategies used to design novel biomaterials for applications such as drug delivery, therapy and controlled chemical synthesis. In summary, this book brings together a wealth of information on bioderived materials with versatile applications, derived from different sources, such as plant derivatives and microorganisms (in part or whole as synthons), benefitting readers from multidisciplinary backgrounds.