Industrial Applications of Nanomaterials

1st Edition - August 10, 2019
Editors: Sabu Thomas, Yves Grohens, Yasir Beeran Pottathara
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 7 4 9 - 7
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 7 5 0 - 3

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Industrial Applications of Nanomaterials explains the industry based applications of nanomaterials, along with their environmental impacts, lifecycle analysis, safety and sustainability. This book brings together the industrial applications of nanomaterials with the incorporation of various technologies and areas, covering new trends and challenges. Significant properties, safety and sustainability and environmental impacts of synthesis routes are also explored, as are major industrial applications, including agriculture, medicine, communication, construction, energy, and in the military. This book is an important information source for those in research and development who want to gain a greater understanding of how nanotechnology is being used to create cheaper, more efficient products.

1. Nanomaterials for Industry1.1 Introduction1.2 Nanotechnology for industry1.3 New technologies for production and processing1.4 Green routes 1.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis1.6 Safety and sustainability1.7 Summary and outlook1.8 References

2. Nanomaterials as Surfaces and Coatings2.1 Introduction2.2 Nanotechnology in coatings2.3 Nanomaterials for surfaces and coatings2.4 New trends and challenges 2.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis 2.6 Summary and outlook2.7 References

3. Applications of Nanomaterials in Textile Industry3.1 Introduction3.2 Nanotechnology in textiles3.3 Nanomaterials and composites for textiles3.4 New trends and challenges 3.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis3.6 Safety and health concerns3.7 Summary and outlook3.8 References

4. Nanomaterials for Cosmetics4.1 Introduction4.2 Nanotechnology for cosmetics4.3 Nanomaterials and composites for cosmetics4.4 New trends and challenges4.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis4.6 Safety and health concerns4.7 Summary and outlook4.8 References

5. Nanomaterials for Sports5.1 Introduction5.2 Nanotechnology for sport goods5.3 Nanomaterials and composites for sports5.4 New trends and challenges 5.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis5.6 Health concerns5.7 Summary and outlook5.8 References

6. Nanomaterials for Aerospace Applications6.1 Introduction6.2 Nanotechnology for Aerospace6.3 Nanomaterials and composites for aerospace applications6.4 New trends and challenges 6.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis 6.6 Summary and outlook6.7 References

7. Nanomaterials for Automotive Industry7.1 Introduction7.2 Nanotechnology for automotive7.3 Nanomaterials and composites for automotive industry7.4 New trends and challenges 7.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis7.6 Summary and outlook7.7 References

8. Nanomaterials for Military8.1 Introduction8.2 Nanotechnology in military8.3 Nanomaterials and composites for military applications8.4 New trends and challenges 8.5 Safety and environmental impact8.6 Summary and outlook8.7 References

9. Nanomaterial’s Applications in Food Industry9.1 Introduction9.2 Nanotechnology in food industry9.3 Nanomaterials for food processing, packaging, and storage9.4 Safety and sustainability9.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis9.5 Summary and outlook9.6 References

10. Application of Nanomaterials in Agricultural Production and Crop Protection10.1 Introduction10.2 Nanotechnology in agricultural industry10.3 Nanomaterials and composites for agricultural industry10.4 Plant production and protection10.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis10.6 New trends and challenges10.7 Summary and outlook10.8 References

11. Nanomaterials for Water Treatment11.1 Introduction11.2 Nanotechnology in wastewater treatments11.3 Basic mechanisms and emerging technologies 11.4 Nanomaterials and composites in water treatments11.5 New trends and challenges11.6 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis11.7 Summary and outlook11.8 References

12. Nanomaterials in Construction Industry12.1 Introduction12.2 Nanotechnology in construction12.3 Nanomaterials and composites in construction industry12.4 New trends and challenges12.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis12.6 Summary and outlook12.7 References

13. Nanomaterials for Catalysis13.1 Introduction13.2 Nanotechnology in catalysis13.3 Nanomaterials composites for catalysis13.4 New trends and challenges13.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis13.6 Summary and outlook13.7 References

14. Nanomaterials for Nanoelectronics14.1 Introduction14.2 Nanotechnology for nanoelectronics14.3 Nanomaterials based electronics products 14.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis14.5 Summary and outlook14.6 References

15. Nanomaterials for Information and Communication Technology 15.1 Introduction15.2 Nanotechnology in information technology15.3 Nanomaterials and composites for communication technology15.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis15.5 Summary and outlook15.6 References

16. Nanomaterials for Batteries16.1 Introduction16.2 Nanotechnology in storage technology16.3 Nanomaterials and composites for batteries16.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis16.5 Summary and outlook16.6 References

17. Nanomaterials for Sensors17.1 Introduction17.2 Nanotechnology for sensors17.3 Nanomaterials and composites in sensors industry17.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis17.5 Summary and outlook17.6 References

18. Nanomaterials for Fuel cells18.1 Introduction18.2 Nanotechnology in fuel cell technology18.3 Nanomaterials and composites in fuel cell industries18.4 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis18.5 Summary and outlook18.6 References

19. Nanomaterials for Medicine19.1 Introduction19.2 Nanotechnology in medicine19.3 Nanomaterials and composites for medicine19.4 Safety and health concerns19.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis19.6 Summary and outlook19.7 References

20. Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery20.1 Introduction20.2 Nanotechnology for drug delivery20.3 Nanomaterials and composites for drug delivery20.4 Safety and health concern20.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis20.6 Summary and outlook20.7 References

21. Nanomaterials for Medical Imaging 21.1 Introduction21.2 Nanotechnology for medical imaging21.3 Nanomaterials and composites for medical imaging21.4 Safety and health concern21.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis21.6 Summary and outlook21.7 References

22. Nanomaterials for Medical Implants22.1 Introduction22.2 Nanotechnology for medical implants22.3 Nanomaterials and composites for medical implants22.4 Safety and health concern22.5 Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis22.6 Summary and outlook22.7 References

Sabu Thomas

Professor Sabu Thomas is the Director of Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is also currently the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park (TrESPARK), Trivandrum, Kerala, India. He was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is a highly committed teacher and a remarkably active researcher well-known nationally and internationally for his outstanding contributions in polymer science and nanotechnology. He has published over 1400 research articles in international refereed journals. and has also edited and written 210 books. His H-index is 140 and total citations are more than 94,000. He has supervised 125 PhD theses. He has received many international and national awards and recognitions. Under the leadership of Prof. Thomas, Mahatma Gandhi University has been transformed into a top University in India.

Affiliations and expertise

Full Professor, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Yves Grohens

Professor Yves Grohens is the Director of the LIMATB (Material Engineering) Laboratory of Université de Bretagne Sud, France. His master's and PhD degrees were from Besançon University, France. After finishing his studies, he worked as assistant professor and later professor in various reputed universities in France. He is an invited professor to many universities in different parts of the world as well. His areas of interest include physicochemical studies of polymer surfaces and interfaces, phase transitions in thin films confinement, nano and bio composites design and characterization, and biodegradation of polymers and biomaterials. He has written several book chapters, monographs, and scientific reviews and has published 130 international publications. He is the chairman and member of advisory committees of many international conferences.

Affiliations and expertise

Director, ComposiTIC laboratory, University of South Brittany, France.

Yasir Beeran Pottathara

Yasir Beeran Pottathara is a Postdoctoral Researcher at LIMATB, University of South Brittany, Lorient, France. His research focuses in the area of nanomaterials for energy storage applications.

Affiliations and expertise

LIMATB, Universite de Bretagne Sud, France