Nanomaterials Synthesis

1. Nanomaterials: New Trends and Challenges
1.1 Introduction
1.2 History and background
1.3 Why nanomaterials?
1.4 Advances in synthesis routes
1.5 New trends and challenges
1.6 Environmental Impacts
1.7 Summary and outlook
1.8 References

2. Bioinspired Synthesis of Nanomaterials
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Overview of biological nanomaterials
2.3 Bioinspired synthesis via different strategies
2.4 Modified approaches
2.5 Challenges
2.6 Summary and outlook
2.7 References

3. Synthesis of Nanomaterials Using Ultrasound Technology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Theory and background
3.3 Ultrasound technology for nanomaterials synthesis
3.4 Materials applications
3.5 New approaches and challenges
3.6 Summary and outlook
3.7 References

4. Plasma–Liquid Interactions for Nanomaterial Synthesis
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Theory and background for plasma- liquid interactions
4.3 Synthesis routes of nanomaterials by plasma–liquid interactions
4.4 Environmental impacts
4.5 New approaches and challenges
4.6 Summary and outlook
4.7 References

5. Nanomaterials Synthesis Using Cation Exchange
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Theory and background
5.3 Fundamentals and mechanism
5.4 Synthesis strategies
5.5 New approaches and challenges
5.6 Summary and outlook
5.7 References

6. Laser Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials
 6.1 Introduction
6.2 Mechanism and background
6.3 Laser technology for nanomaterials synthesis
6.4 Materials applications
6.9 Modified approaches
6.10 Summary and outlook
6.11 References

7. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis for Nanomaterials
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Theory and background
7.3 Microwave-assisted synthesis of nanomaterials
7.4 New approaches and challenges
7.5 Summary and outlook
7.6 References

8. Design and Fabrication of Porous One-Dimensional Nanomaterials
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Advantages of porous 1D nanomaterials
8.3 Synthesis of porous 1D nanomaterials
8.4 New approaches and challenges
8.5 Summary and outlook
8.6 References

9. One-Dimensional Oxide Nanomaterials from Chemical Solutions
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Overview of 1D oxide nanomaterials
9.3 Different synthesis routes from chemical solutions
9.4 New approaches and challenges
9.5 Summary and outlook
9.6 References

10. Core-shell Nanostructures: Synthesis and Strategies
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Mechanism of core-shell structures
10.3 Different synthesis strategies
 10.3.1 Metal-oxide
 10.3.2 Metal-polymer
 10.3.3 Polymer-oxide
10.4 Modified methods and challenges
10.5Challenges
10.6 Summary and outlook
10.7 References

11. Synthesis and Surface Engineering of Magnetic Nanoparticles
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Background and mechanism
11.3 Synthesis strategies
11.4 Surface engineering
11.5 Modified routes and challenges
11.6 Applications
11.7 Summary and outlook
11.8 References

12. Synthesis Approaches for Intercalation Compounds
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Chemistry of intercalation
12.3 Synthesis strategies
12.4 Applications
12.5 Modification and challenges
12.6 Summary and outlook
12.7 References

13. Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Nanostructures: Synthesis and Functionalization
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Background and mechanism
13.3 Synthesis strategies
13.4 Processing and design
13.5 Modification strategies and challenges
13.6 Summary and outlook
13.7 References

14. Synthesis of Inorganic Nanomaterials Using Ionic liquids
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Theory and background of ionic liquids
14.3 Different ionic liquid precursors
14.4 Interaction Strategies
14.5 Modified methods and challenges
14.6 Environmental impacts
14.7 Summary and outlook
14.8 References

15. Synthesis and Processing of Thermoelectric Nanomaterials
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Synthesis of thermoelectric nanoparticles
15.3 Surface engineering
15.5 Thermoelectric devices
15.6 New approaches and challenges
15.7 Summary and outlook
15.8 References

16. Microwave Heating as a Tool for Synthesizing Carbon Nanomaterials
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Fundamentals of microwave heating
16.3 Interaction mechanisms
16.4 Synthesis of different carbon nanomaterials using microwave heating
16.5 New approaches and challenges
16.6 Summary and outlook
16.7 References

17. Synthesis Routes of Colloidal Nanomaterials
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Mechanism of colloidal synthesis
17.3 Different synthesis methods
17.4 Modified routes and challenges
17.5 Summary and outlook
17.6 References
18. Ceramic Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Properties
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Significance of ceramic nanocomposites
18.3 Synthesis of ceramic nanocomposites
18.4 Modified approaches and challenges
18.5 Summary and outlook
18.6 References

Nanomaterials Synthesis: Design, Fabrication and Applications combines the present and emerging trends of synthesis routes of nanomaterials with the incorporation of various technologies. The book covers the new trends and challenges in the synthesis and surface engineering of a wide range of nanomaterials, including emerging technologies used for their synthesis. Significant properties, safety and sustainability and environmental impacts of the synthesis routes are explored. This book is an important information source that will help materials scientists and engineers who want to learn more about how different classes of nanomaterials are designed.

• Highlights recent developments in, and opportunities created by, new nanomaterials synthesis methods
• Explains major synthesis techniques for different types of nanomaterials
• Discusses the challenges of using a variety of synthesis methods

Materials scientists and engineers working in research and development who want to learn how nanomaterials can be integrated into the product lifecycle