297 - Selective Nanocatalysts and Nanoscience

Selective Nanocatalysts and Nanoscience: Concepts for Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis by Adriano Zecchina (Editor), Silvia Bordiga (Editor), Elena Groppo (Editor)

Filling a gap in the catalysis and nano literature, this monograph is unique in focusing on both nanostructured heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.

As such, it describes a selection of heterogeneous catalysts in use, showing that the dimension of the relevant portions of the catalysts are always in the 1-100 nm range, and so may be properly understood as nanomachines for the chemical manipulation of molecules to perform high precision selective synthesis.

The prominent international authors then go on to show that the concept of nanoscience can be equally applied to artificial homogeneous catalysts whose active sites are generally considered as "single-sites" having a "molecular" dimension.

The result is an excellent overview of such hot topics as nanoparticles, MOFs and more, making this indispensable reading for catalytic and organic chemists, as well as those working on organometallics.

2011 | ISBN: 352732271X |  ID - 297

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299 - Nanobiotechnology in Food

Nanobiotechnology in Food: Concepts, Applications and Perspectives by Hoda Jafarizadeh-Malmiri (Author), Zahra Sayyar (Author), Navideh Anarjan (Author), Aydin Berenjian (Author)

This text focuses on the many benefits of the use of nanobiotechnology in the food industry.

Each aspect of nanobiotechnology use is covered in depth, from food processing to packaging to safety and quality control.

The authors outline the definition and history of nanobiotechnology and cover novel technologies for its use in the food industry, including the advantages and challenges for food scientists.

Individual chapters focus on the food industry's use of nano-additives, nano-sensors, nano-encapsulation for nutrition delivery and considerations for commercialization. The potential hazards for nanoparticle use, as well as the future prospects of nanobiotechnology use in the food industry, are presented here in depth.

Nanobiotechnology in Food: Concepts, Applications and Perspectives explores the emerging developments in nanotechnology which make it increasingly applicable to the food industry.

Nanoparticles are applied during food processing to improve nutritional quality, flow properties, flavor, color and stability, and also to increase shelf life by decreasing the activity of microorganisms.

Nanotechnology is important for the development of healthier foods with lower fat, sugar and salt levels, and to overcome many food-related diseases. This book shows how producers and manufacturers can make great strides in food quality and safety by using nanotechnology.

2019 | ISBN-10: 303005845X |  ID - 299

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300 - Polymer Nanocomposites in Biomedical Engineering

Polymer Nanocomposites in Biomedical Engineering (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering) by Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni (Editor), Deepalekshmi Ponnamma (Editor), Mariappan Rajan (Editor), Basheer Ahmed (Editor), Mariam Ali S A Al-Maadeed (Editor)

This book presents a thorough discussion of the physics, biology, chemistry and medicinal science behind a new and important area of materials science and engineering: polymer nanocomposites.

The tremendous opportunities of polymer nanocomposites in the biomedical field arise from their multitude of applications and their ability to satisfy the vastly different functional requirements for each of these applications.

In the biomedical field, a polymer nanocomposite system must meet certain design and functional criteria, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical properties, and, in some cases, aesthetic demands.

The content of this book builds on what has been learnt in elementary courses about synthesising polymers, different nanoparticles, polymer composites, biomedical requirements, uses of polymer nanocomposites in medicine as well as medical devices and the major mechanisms involved during each application.

The impact of hybrid nanofillers and synergistic composite mixtures which are used extensively or show promising outcomes in the biomedical field are also discussed.

These novel materials vary from inorganic/ceramic-reinforced nanocomposites for mechanical property improvement to peptide-based nanomaterials, with the chemistry designed to render the entire material biocompatible.

2019 | ISBN: 3030047407 |  ID - 300

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301 - Polysaccharide-Based Nanocrystals

Polysaccharide-Based Nanocrystals: Chemistry and Applications by Jin Huang (Author), Peter R. Chang (Author), Ning Lin (Author), Alain Dufresne (Author)

With its interdisciplinary approach the book gives a thorough introduction to extraction, structure, properties, surface modification, theory, and mechanisms of material formation of polysaccharide nanocrystals from renewable resources.

In addition, it provides an in-depth description of plastics, composites, and nanomaterials from cellulose nanocrystals, chitin nanowhiskers and starch nanocrystals.

The first focused, concise and coherent treatment of nanomaterials made from renewable resources such as cellulose, chitin, and starch - for scientists, engineers, graduate students and industrial researchers in the field of polymeric materials.

2014 | ISBN: 3527336192 | ID - 301

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303 - Controlled Synthesis of Pt-Ni Bimetallic Catalysts

Controlled Synthesis of Pt-Ni Bimetallic Catalysts and Study of Their Catalytic Properties (Springer Theses) by Yuen Wu (Author)

This thesis focuses on the controlled synthesis of Pt-Ni bimetallic nanoparticles and the study of their catalytic properties.

It discusses in detail the nucleation mechanism and the growth process of bimetallic systems, which is vital for a deeper understanding of the design of bimetallic catalysts.

The author presents four pioneering studies:

(1) syntheses of water-soluble octahedral, truncated octahedral, and cubic Pt-Ni nanocrystals and the study of their structure-activity relationship in model hydrogenation reactions; (2) a strategy for designing a concave Pt-Ni alloy using controllable chemical etching; (3) defect-dominated shape recovery of nanocrystals, which is a new synthesis strategy for trimetallic catalysts; (4) a sophisticated construction of Au islands on Pt Ni, which is an ideal trimetallic nanoframe catalyst.

This thesis inspires researchers working in materials, catalysis as well as other interdisciplinary areas.

2016 | ISBN: 3662498456 |  ID - 303

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309 - Functional Nanometer-Sized Clusters of Transition Metals

Functional Nanometer-Sized Clusters of Transition Metals: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (Smart Materials Series) by Wei Chen (Editor), Shaowei Chen (Editor)

Metal nanoclusters, which bridge metal atoms and nanocrystals, are gaining attention due to their unique chemical and physical properties which differ greatly from their corresponding large nanoparticles and molecular compounds.

Their electronic and optical properties are of particular interest for their use in sensing, optoelectronics, photovoltaics and catalysis.

The book highlights recent progress and challenges in size-controlled synthesis, size-dependent properties, characterization and applications of metal nanoclusters. Specific topics include organochalcogenolate-stabilized metal nanoparticles, water-soluble fluorescent silver nanoclusters, thiolate-protected Au and Ag nanoclusters, DNA-templated metal nanoclusters, fluorescent platinum nanoclusters and janus nanoparticles by interfacial engineering.

Edited by active researchers in the area, the book provides a valuable reference for researchers in the area of functional nanomaterials. It also provides a guide for graduate students, academic and industrial researchers interested in the fundamentals of the materials or their applications.

2014 | ISBN-10: 1849738246 |  ID - 309

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* Nanostructures and Nanotechnology by Douglas Natelson

Focusing on the fundamental principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology, this carefully developed textbook will equip students with a deep understanding of the nanoscale.
Each new topic is introduced with a concise summary of the relevant physical principles, emphasising universal commonalities between seemingly disparate areas, and encouraging students to develop an intuitive understanding of this diverse area of study

Accessible introductions to condensed matter physics and materials systems provide students from a broad range of scientific disciplines with all the necessary background
Theoretical concepts are linked to real-world applications, allowing students to connect theory and practice
Chapters are packed with problems to help students develop and retain their understanding, as well as engaging colour illustrations, and are accompanied by suggestions for additional reading. Containing enough material for a one- or two-semester course, this is an excellent resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science and electrical engineering.

2015 | ISBN-10: 0521877008 | 123MB

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438 - Molecules at Work

Molecules at Work: Selfassembly, Nanomaterials, Molecular Machinery by Bruno Pignataro (Editor)

This volume represents one of the two edited by inviting a selection of young researchers participating to the European Young Chemist Award 2010. The other volume concerns the area of Synthesis and Catalysis and is titled: New Strategies in Chemical Synthesis and Catalysis. This book contains the contributions of selected young chemists from the field of nanotechnology and material sciences.

The contributions are grouped under the following umbrella topics:
* Self assembly
* Nano Materials
* Molecular Machinery

This volume is an indispensable read for all materials scientists, organic, and inorganic chemists, Ph.D. students in chemistry and material sciences interested in seeing what tomorrow's chemistry will look like.

2012 | ISBN: 3527330933 | ID - 438

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439 - Chemistry of Bioconjugates

Chemistry of Bioconjugates: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications by Ravin Narain (Editor)

Explores bioconjugate properties and applications of polymers, dendrimers, lipids, nanoparticles, and nanotubes Bioconjugation has enabled breakthroughs across many areas of industry and biomedicine.

With its emphasis on synthesis, properties and applications, this book enables readers to understand the connection between chemistry and the biological application of bioconjugated materials.

2014 | ISBN: 1118359143 | ID - 439

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441 - Exploring the Realms of Nature for Nanosynthesis

Exploring the Realms of Nature for Nanosynthesis by Ram Prasad (Editor), Anal K. Jha (Editor), Kamal Prasad (Editor)

Nature, by dint of its constitution, harbors many unassuming mysteries broadly manifested by its constituent cohorts. If physics is the pivot that holds nature and chemistry provides reasons for its existence, then the rest is just manifestation. Nanoscience and technology harbor the congruence of these two core subjects, whereby many phenomenon may be studied in the same perspective.

That nature operates at nanoscale-obeying the principles of thermodynamics and supramolecular chemistry-is a well understood fact manifested in a variety of life processes: bones are restored after a fracture; clots potentially leading to cerebral strokes can be dissolved. The regeneration of new structures in our system follows a bottom-up approach. Be it a microbe (benign or pathogenic), plant (lower or higher), plant parts/organs, food beneficiaries, animal (lower), higher animal processing wastes, these all are found to deliver nanomaterials under amenable processing conditions. Identically, the molecules also seem to obey the thermodynamic principles once they get dissociated/ionized and the energy captured in the form of bonding helps in the synthesis of a myriad of nanomaterials. This edited volume explores the various green sources of nanomaterial synthesis and evaluates their industrial and biomedical applications with a scope of scaling up. It provides useful information to researchers involved in the green synthesis of nanomaterials in fields ranging from medicine to integrated agricultural management.

2018 | ISBN: 3319995693, 3030076121 | ID - 441

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SC - 525 | Chitosan Based Nanomaterials in Plant Growth and Protection

Chitosan Based Nanomaterials in Plant Growth and Protection by Vinod Saharan (Author), Ajay Pal (Contributor)

This brief describes various methods of chitosan nano-materials synthesis, with detailed discussion of various factors effecting its synthesis process, stability and physicochemical properties.

Chitosan is naturally occurring biopolymer derived from chitin. Due to the unique biological properties of chitosan nano-materials such as antimicrobial, plant growth inducer, plant defense modulator, chitosan has gained attention in fields of plant sciences.

2016 | ISBN: 8132235991 | ID: SC - 525

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SC - 597 | A Beginners' Guide to Scanning Electron Microscopy

A Beginners' Guide to Scanning Electron Microscopy by Anwar Ul-Hamid

This book was developed with the goal of providing an easily understood text for those users of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) who have little or no background in the area. The SEM is routinely used to study the surface structure and chemistry of a wide range of biological and synthetic materials at the micrometer to nanometer scale.

Ease-of-use, typically facile sample preparation, and straightforward image interpretation, combined with high resolution, high depth of field, and the ability to undertake microchemical and crystallographic analysis, has made scanning electron microscopy one of the most powerful and versatile techniques for characterization today. Indeed, the SEM is a vital tool for the characterization of nanostructured materials and the development of nanotechnology. However, its wide use by professionals with diverse technical backgrounds-including life science, materials science, engineering, forensics, mineralogy, etc., and in various sectors of government, industry, and academia-emphasizes the need for an introductory text providing the basics of effective SEM imaging.A Beginners' Guide to Scanning Electron Microscopy explains instrumentation, operation, image interpretation and sample preparation in a wide ranging yet succinct and practical text, treating the essential theory of specimen-beam interaction and image formation in a manner that can be effortlessly comprehended by the novice SEM user. This book

provides a concise and accessible introduction to the essentials of SEM
includes a large number of illustrations specifically chosen to aid readers' understanding of key concepts
highlights recent advances in instrumentation, imaging and sample preparation techniques
offers examples drawn from a variety of applications that appeal to professionals from diverse backgrounds.

2018 | ISBN : 3319984810 | ID: SC - 597

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SC - 609 | In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites

In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites (Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites) by Vikas Mittal (Editor)

The book series "Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites" provides complete and comprehensive information on all important aspects of polymer composite research and development, including, but not limited to synthesis, filler modification, modeling, characterization as well as application and commercialization issues.

Each book focuses on a particular topic and gives a balanced in-depth overview of the respective subfi eld of polymer composite science and its relation to industrial applications. With the books the readers obtain dedicated resources with information relevant to their research, thereby helping to save time and money.
In-situ intercalative polymerization in the presence of filler provides distinct advantages when compared to other nanocomposite synthesis techniques including the possibility to polymerize a large range of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, improved handling of gaseous or liquid monomers or high pressure polymerization and improved control of heat of polymerization. This volume aims to highlight these advantages of the generation of polymer nanocomposites with a large spectrum of polymer matrices. Following an overview of the synthesis methodologies, the text goes on to discuss the most relevant polymer materials, including polyamides, polyolefi nes, polyacrylates, polyethylenes, polyurethanes, polyesters and polyepoxides.

2011 | ISBN: 3527328793 | ID: SC - 609

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SC - 610 | Nanodispersions for Drug Delivery

Nanodispersions for Drug Delivery by Raj K. Keservani, Anil K. Sharma

This volume addresses efforts to overcome the shortcomings of conventional dosage forms by exploiting the principles of nanoscience to deliver drugs for medical treatment. Nanodispersions are an important aspect because they possess globules/particles in sizes usually below 1000 nm in which the drug is dispersed in a continuous medium employing surface-active agents as stabilizers.

With chapters written by experienced scientists and researchers in the field, this volume provides an abundance of information on various aspects of nanodispersions for drug delivery. The book is divided into several sections: nanoemulsions, nanosuspensions, and diverse dispersed systems.

The chapters detail what nanodispersions have demonstrated in the past and what they are expoected to continue to do in the future as the technology further evolves.

Key features:

Provides an overview of nanoemulsions for drug delivery
Introduces the general principles, classification, and methods of preparation of nanoemulsion-based drug delivery systems
Presents information relevant to specific routes of applications of nanoemulsions
Looks at the various aspects of nanosuspensions, including their formulation components, preparation methods, unique features, methods of characterization, and applications in various routes of administration
Explores nanomicellar approaches for drug delivery
Discusses the preparation, applications, and clinical considerations of nanogels for drug delivery

2018 | ISBN: 177188701X | ID: SC - 610

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SC - 616 | Electrochemical Engineering

Electrochemical Engineering: From Discovery to Product (Advances in Electrochemical Sciences and Engineering) by Richard C. Alkire (Editor), Philip N. Bartlett (Editor), Marc Koper (Editor)

This volume in the "Advances in Electrochemical Sciences and Engineering" series focuses on problem-solving, illustrating how to translate basic science into engineering solutions.

The book's concept is to bring together engineering solutions across the range of nano-bio-photo-micro applications, with each chapter co-authored by an academic and an industrial expert whose collaboration led to reusable methods that are relevant beyond their initial use.

Examples of experimental and/or computational methods are used throughout to facilitate the task of moving atomistic-scale discoveries and understanding toward well-engineered products and processes based on electrochemical phenomena.

ISBN: 3527342060 | 2018 | ID: SC - 616

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SC - 622 | Advances in Polymer Sciences and Technology

Advances in Polymer Sciences and Technology: Select Papers from APA 2017 (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials) by Bhuvanesh Gupta (Editor), Anup K. Ghosh (Editor), Atsushi Suzuki (Editor), Sunita Rattan (Editor)

This book presents select papers presented at the annual meeting of the Asian Polymer Association. The chapters in this volume document and report on a wide range of significant recent results for various applications, as well as scientific developments in the areas of polymer science and engineering.

The chapters include original research from all areas of polymer science and technology with a focus on the manufacture, processing, analysis and application of long chain polymer molecules. This book will be of interest to researchers in academia and industry alike.

2018 | ISBN : 9811325677 | ID: SC - 622

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SC - 623 | Nanowire Electronics (Nanostructure Science and Technology)

This book gives a comprehensive overview of recent advances in developing nanowires for building various kinds of electronic devices. Specifically the applications of nanowires in detectors, sensors, circuits, energy storage and conversion, etc., are reviewed in detail by the experts in this field.

Growth methods of different kinds of nanowires are also covered when discussing the electronic applications. Through discussing these cutting edge researches, the future directions of nanowire electronics are identified.

2019 | ISBN : 9811323658 | ID: SC - 623

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SC - 624 | Environmental Nanotechnology: Volume 2

Environmental Nanotechnology: Volume 2 (Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World Book 21) by Nandita Dasgupta (Editor), Shivendu Ranjan (Editor), Eric Lichtfouse (Editor)

This is the second volume on Environmental Nanotechnology. The first chapter discusses the synthesis of nanomaterial and mainly the green synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials. Furthermore, a comperative discussion about resistive and capacitive measurement of nano-based biosensor is reviewed and the efficient delivery of nutraceutical with the help of nano-vehicles are explained.

Moreover, the book also includes reviews on such topics as nanopharmaceuticals, health benefits and the toxic impact of heavy metal nanomaterials and the impact of several nanomaterials on plant abiotic stress and have focussed on the long term impacts of nanomaterials on agroecosystems. The reader will also find presentations on molecularly imprinted polymeric nanocomposites, critical and comparative comments on Nano-biosensors and Nano-aptasensors and on applications of nanotechnology for the remediation and purification of water with a main focus on drinking water. The last chapter presents a comprehensive review on plasmonic nanoparticle based sensors whereby the authors have hypothesized the future applications in the environment which can be plausible in the near future.

ISBN: 3319987070 | 2019 | ID: SC - 624

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SC - 629 | Nanocarbons for Energy Conversion

Nanocarbons for Energy Conversion: Supramolecular Approaches (Nanostructure Science and Technology) 1st ed. 2019 Edition by Naotoshi Nakashima (Editor)

This book focuses on nanocarbons (carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanoporous carbon, and carbon black) and related materials for energy conversion, including fuel cells (predominately proton exchange membrane fuel cells [PEMFC]), Li-ion batteries, and supercapacitors.

Written by a group of internationally recognized researchers, it offers an in-depth review of the structure, properties, and functions of nanocarbons, and summarizes recent advances in the design, fabrication and characterization of nanocarbon-based catalysts for energy applications. As such, it is an invaluable resource for graduate students, academics and industrial scientists interested in the areas of nanocarbons, energy materials for fuel cells, batteries and supercapacitors as well as materials design, and supramolecular science.

ISBN: 3319929151 | 2019 | ID: SC - 629

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SC - 630 | Nanochemistry, Biotechnology, Nanomaterials, and Their Applications

Nanochemistry, Biotechnology, Nanomaterials, and Their Applications: Selected Proceedings of the 5th International Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials ... by Olena Fesenko (Editor), Leonid Yatsenko (Editor)

This book presents some of the latest achievements in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe, and beyond. It features selected peer-reviewed contributions from participants in the 5th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2017) held in Chernivtsi, Ukraine on August 23-26, 2017.

The International Conference was organized jointly by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Ukraine), University of Tartu (Estonia), University of Turin (Italy), and Pierre and Marie Curie University (France). Internationally recognized experts from a wide range of universities and research institutions share their knowledge and key results on topics ranging from energy storage to biomedical applications. This book's companion volume also addresses nanooptics, nanoplasmonics, and interface studies.

2018 | ISBN-10: 3319925660 | ID: SC - 630

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