Characterization of Nanomaterials: Advances and Key Technologies discusses the latest advancements in the synthesis of various types of nanomaterials. The book's main objective is to provide a comprehensive review regarding the latest advances in synthesis protocols that includes up-to-date data records on the synthesis of all kinds of inorganic nanostructures using various physical and chemical methods. The synthesis of all important nanomaterials, such as carbon nanostructures, Core-shell Quantum dots, Metal and metal oxide nanostructures, Nanoferrites, polymer nanostructures, nanofibers, and smart nanomaterials are discussed, making this a one-stop reference resource on research accomplishments in this area. Leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions across the globe have contributed to the book. Academics, researchers, scientists, engineers and students working in the field of polymer nanocomposites will benefit from its solutions for material problems.
Key Features
Provides an up-to-date data record on the synthesis of all kinds of organic and inorganic nanostructures using various physical and chemical methods
Presents the latest advances in synthesis protocols
Presents latest techniques used in the physical and chemical characterization of nanomaterials
Covers characterization of all the important materials groups such as: carbon nanostructures, core-shell quantumdots, metal and metal oxide nanostructures, nanoferrites, polymer nanostructures and nanofibers
A broad range of applications is covered including the performance of batteries, solar cells, water filtration, catalysts, electronics, drug delivery, tissue engineering, food packaging, sensors and fuel cells
Leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutes have contributed to the books
Readership
Academic and industrial researchers working in the areas of nanotechnology and materials science, and post-doctoral students
Table of Contents
1. Characterization of carbon nanomaterials by Raman spectroscopy" 2. Characterization of Nanomaterials using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 3. Electrochemical characterization of Nanomaterials 4. Mammalian Cell-based Assays for Studying Bio-nano Interactions 5. Rheological characterization of Nanocomposites 6. Mechanical property analysis of Nanomaterials 7. Thermoanalytical characterization of Nanomaterials 8. Quantum Dots Filled Epoxy Nanocomposites with Enhanced Thermal, Mechanical and Optical Properties 9. Raman spectroscopy of nanomaterials : applications to heterogeneous catalysis 10. Optical characterization of Nanomaterials 11. Nonlinear optical properties of nanomaterials 12. Morphological characterization of Nanomaterials
Dr Sneha Mohan is currently working as Research Associate in Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa . She did her PhD in Chemistry with specialization in Nanomaterials from Cape Peninsula University of technology together with International and Interuniversity centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. She has more than 15 international publications and 3 book chapters in her credit. She has presented her work in various international conferences and national conferences. Her research interest includes synthesis and applications of various nanomaterials and composites including sensing and catalytic activity.
Affiliations and Expertise
Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi
Professor Oluwafemi is a fully-fledged academic that is involved in Teaching & Learning, Research, Community Engagement, staff and student mentorship among many other activities. His research interest is in the synthesis of binary, ternary and quaternary semiconductor nanomaterial and nanostructures such as quantum dots, metal nanomaterials, core-shells, doped nanostructures and polymer nanocomposites for different applications which includes biological, (basically for cancer treatment ie imaging, labelling, drug delivery photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy), optical (development of optical devices), environmental (sensing and determination of environmental pollutants), nanotoxicology and water treatment. He is also involved in the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for value added chain using different South African medicinal plants. This involves isolation, extraction, biological activity testing, and synthesis of nanomaterial using the plant extract and packaging for pharmaceutical purposes.
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Nandakumar Kalarikkal
Dr. Nandakumar Kalarikkal is an Associate Professor at the School of Pure and Applied Physics and Joint Director
of the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. His research activities
involve applications of nanostructured materials, laser plasma, and phase transitions. He is the recipient of research fellowships and associateships from prestigious government organizations such as the Department of Science and Technology and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of the Government of India. He has active collaborations with national and international scientific institutions in India, South Africa, Slovenia, Canada, France, Germany, Malaysia, Australia, and the United States. He has more than 130 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He also co-edited nine books of scientific interest and co-authored many book chapters.
Affiliations and Expertise
Director, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Director and Chair, School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Sabu Thomas
Dr. Thomas is the vice–chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. He is also currently designated as the director of the School of Energy Materials. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and a professor of polymer science and engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences and the International and Inter-university Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is an outstanding leader with sustained international acclaim for his work in polymer science and engineering, polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites and nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. Dr. Thomas’s ground-breaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnological and nano-biomedical sciences, have made transformative differences in the development of new materials for automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Very recently, Prof. Thomas has been conferred Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, Lorient, France. Professor Thomas has published over 1,300 peer reviewed research papers, reviews, and book chapters. He has co-edited 150 books and is the inventor of 15 patents.
Affiliations and Expertise
School of Chemical Sciences and International and Inter, University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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