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Metal-Organic Framework Nanocomposites: From Design to Application
assembles the latest advances in MOF nanocomposites, emphasizing
their design, characterization, manufacturing, and application and
offering a wide-ranging view of these materials with exceptional
physical and chemical properties. FEATURES Discusses various types
of MOF materials, such as polyaniline MOF nanocomposites, magnetic
MOF nanocomposites, and carbon nanotube-based MOF nanocomposites
Includes chapters on the usage of these materials in pollutant
removal, electrochemical devices, photocatalysts, biomedical
applications, and other applications Covers different aspects of
composite fabrication from energy storage and catalysts, including
preparation, design, and characterization techniques Emphasizes the
latest technology in the field of manufacturing and design Aimed at
researchers, academics, and advanced students in materials science
and engineering, this book offers a comprehensive overview and
analysis of these extraordinary materials.
Extraction of Natural Products from Agro-industrial Wastes: A Green
and Sustainable Approach focuses on the different techniques used
in this type of extraction, such as ultrasound assisted, microwave
assisted, supercritical and other green extraction techniques. The
book compiles the expertise of authors with diversified backgrounds
in analytical chemistry, natural product chemistry and separation
technology. It will be of interest to researchers working in the
fields of Analytical Chemistry, Separation Science, Green
extraction techniques and Agro-Industrial wastes. Readers will find
quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines that reflect the
maturation and demand of the field and the development of new green
methods.
Plant Nematode Biopesticides presents the most current knowledge on
various categories of biopesticides used in the management of
nematode pests of crops or those that have significant potential as
biological control agents. This book presents an exploratory and
investigatory compilation and explanation of the actions and
potentials of predatory nematodes, microbial agents, plant and
other organic products, nanobiopesticides, and predatory
invertebrates as biopesticides of nematode pests of agricultural
crops. It is of unique importance and value as the only currently
available single-volume resource focusing on plant parasitic
nematodes as the pests and biopesticides. In addition, the book
addresses common reservations in using biopesticides, either alone
or in integrated pest management programs, providing advanced
insights on various biopesticidal agents and products.
Biopesticides may be microbial (nematodes, bacteria, fungi, virus,
herbs etc.), plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs), plant products
(citronella oil, neem oil, capsaicin, pyrethrin etc.), synthetic
biochemical molecules, pheromones, semio-chemicals, plant extracts,
or nanobiopesticides.
Carbon-Based Metal Free Catalysts: Preparation, Structural and
Morphological Property and Application covers the different aspects
of carbon-based metal free catalysts, including the fabrication of
catalysts from natural sources and carbon allotropes, their
manufacturing and design, characterization techniques, and
applications. Special features in the book include illustrations
and tables which summarize up-to-date information on research
carried out on manufacturing, design, characterization and
applications of metal free catalysts. This book assembles the
information and knowledge on metal free catalysts and emphasizes
the concept of green technology in the field of manufacturing and
design. It is an ideal reference source for lecturers, students,
researchers and industrialists working in the field of new catalyst
development, especially polymer composites and is a valuable
reference book handbook for teaching, learning, and research.
Advanced Technology for the Conversion of Waste into Fuels and
Chemicals: Volume 1: Biological Processes presents advanced and
combined techniques that can be used to convert waste to energy,
including combustion, gasification, paralysis, anaerobic digestion
and fermentation. The book focuses on solid waste conversion to
fuel and energy and presents the latest advances in the design,
manufacture, and application of conversion technologies.
Contributors from the fields of physics, chemistry, metallurgy,
engineering and manufacturing present a truly trans-disciplinary
picture of the field. Chapters cover important aspects surrounding
the conversion of solid waste into fuel and chemicals, describing
how valuable energy can be recouped from various waste materials.
As huge volumes of solid waste are produced globally while huge
amounts of energy are produced from fossil fuels, the technologies
described in this comprehensive book provide the information
necessary to pursue clean, sustainable power from waste material.
Advanced Technology for the Conversion of Waste into Fuels and
Chemicals: Volume 2: Chemical Processes is the second of two
volumes by the editors (the first volume is Advanced Technology for
the Conversion of Waste into Fuels and Chemicals: Biological
Processes). This volume presents advanced techniques and combined
techniques used to convert energy to waste, including combustion,
gasification, paralysis, anaerobic digestion and fermentation. The
title focuses on solid waste conversion to fuel and energy,
presenting advances in the design, manufacture and application of
conversion technologies. Contributors from physics, chemistry,
metallurgy, engineering and manufacturing present a truly
trans-disciplinary picture of waste to energy conversion. Huge
volumes of solid waste are produced globally while, at the same
time, huge amounts of energy are produced from fossil fuels. Waste
to energy (WTE) technologies are developing rapidly, holding out
the potential to make clean, sustainable power from waste material.
These WTE procedures incorporate various methods and blended
approaches, and present an enormous opportunity for clean,
sustainable energy.
Nanomedicine explores the modification and enhancement of the
properties and performances of typical drugs to treat various
diseases. Nano-based medicines have advantages in several ways,
such as in nanotherapeutics, nanotheranostics, and nanodiagnostics.
Nanomedicine Manufacturing and Applications effectively explores
the major manufacturing techniques and applications of
nanomaterial-based medicine in the areas of chemotherapy, biochips,
insulin pumps, and other treatment methods. This book explains how
nanomedicines are developed from nanoparticles as well as their
biomedical and other applications related to healthcare. This book
is an important reference source for nanoscientists, biomaterials
scientists, and biomedical engineers who want to learn more about
how nano-based medicines are made and used.
As opposed to conventional electrochemical sensors,
nanomaterials-based sensors are active and effective in their
action with even a minute concentration of analyte. A number of
research studies are bringing about an evolution in their
development and advancement because of their unique and effective
properties. Nanoscale electrochemical sensors have applications in
almost every field of life including the detection of
neurochemicals, heavy metals, energy components, body fluids,
biological matrices, cancer relevant biomolecules, aromatic
hydrocarbons, also in playing their role in food science because of
their capability in providing quality control and safety. There is
a need to develop these nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors
to be more widely available for accurate sensing of minute
concentrations especially in the case of heavy metal detection,
biofluids, and other biomaterials. This book outlines the major
preparation, fabrication and manufacture of nanomaterials-based
electrochemical sensors, as well as detailing their principle
medical, environmental and industrial applications in an effort to
meet this need. This book is a valuable reference source for
materials scientists, engineers, electrochemists, environmental
engineers and biomedical engineers who want to understand how
nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors are made, and how they
are used.
Magnetic Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and
Biological, Environmental and Energy Applications focuses on the
manufacturing and design of innovative magnetic polymeric
nanocomposite materials for a broad range of different
applications. These materials have truly outstanding and
sustainable properties unlike other composites because they are
combined with both organic (polymer matrix) and inorganic
(semiconductor nanoparticles) materials to form a sustainable
composite material. The book's focus is on magnetic semiconductor
and polymer nanocomposites made from bioresorbable and
biocompatible polymers, modified with magnetic nanoparticles. This
book provides detailed knowledge on the modern research application
of magnetic semiconductor and polymeric nanocomposites that have
tremendous commercial value. In addition, these nanocomposite
materials are also a good source for the renewable energy-based
industry.
Enzymes in Oil Processing: Recent Developments and Applications
provides solid, quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines
surrounding the development of enzyme technology for oil
processing. This book provides comprehensive understanding of
topics such as enzymatic degumming, enzymatic interesterification
and enzymatic biodiesel production, focusing on the different
enzyme assisted extraction methods used in oil in various sources
such as soybean, canola, corn, olive, etc. The book also highlights
the most exciting enzymatic transesterification of cooking oil and
bioremediation of cooking oil waste by lipases. This book will be
of interest to researchers working in the fields of enzymes, oil
processing, applied science and bio-wastes. It will also be useful
to scientists working on the processing of oil by enzymes and
students in the development of green and sustainable methods for
the processing of oil in chemistry, biotechnology and chemical
engineering.
Research on natural fiber composites is an emerging area in the
field of polymer science with tremendous growth potential for
commercialization. Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites: Material
Formulations, Processing, Characterization, Properties, and
Engineering Applications provides updated information on all the
important classes of natural fibers and their composites that can
be used for a broad range of engineering applications. Leading
researchers from industry, academia, government, and private
research institutions from across the globe have contributed to
this highly application-oriented book. The chapters showcase
cutting-edge research discussing the current status, key trends,
future directions, and opportunities. Focusing on the current state
of the art, the authors aim to demonstrate the future potential of
these materials in a broad range of demanding engineering
applications. This book will act as a one-stop reference resource
for academic and industrial researchers working in R&D
departments involved in designing composite materials for semi
structural engineering applications.
Smart Polymer Nanocomposites: Biomedical and Environmental
Applications presents the latest information on smart polymers and
their promising application in various fields, including their role
in delivery systems for drugs, tissue engineering scaffolds, cell
culture sports, bioseparation, and sensors or actuator systems.
Hybrid Composite Perovskite Materials: Design to Applications
discusses the manufacturing, design and characterization of
organic-inorganic perovskite composite materials. The book goes
beyond the basics of characterization and discusses physical
properties, surface morphology and environmental stability. Users
will find extensive examples of real-world products that are
suitable for the needs of the market. Following a logical order,
the book begins with mathematical background and then covers
innovative approaches to physical modeling, analysis and design
techniques. Numerous examples illustrate the proposed methods and
results, making this book a sound resource on the modern research
application of perovskite composites with real commercial value.
Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage Applications introduces
nanomaterials and nanocomposites manufacturing and design for
hydrogen storage applications. The book covers the manufacturing,
design, characterization techniques and hydrogen storage
applications of a range of nanomaterials. It outlines fundamental
characterization techniques for nanocomposites to establish their
suitability for hydrogen storage applications. Offering a sound
knowledge of hydrogen storage application of nanocomposites, this
book is an important resource for both materials scientists and
engineers who are seeking to understand how nanomaterials can be
used to create more efficient energy storage solutions.
Self-Healing Composite Materials: From Designs to Applications
provides a unique resource on self-healing composites for materials
scientists and engineers in academia, as well as researchers
involved in the aerospace, automotive, wind-generation,
construction, consumer goods and marine industries. There is a huge
demand for self-healing composites that respond to their
environment like living matter. Unlike other composites,
self-healing composites are combined with carbon materials and
resins to form a recoverable composite material. This book covers
the manufacturing, design and characterization of self-healing
composites, including their morphological, structural, mechanical,
thermal and electrical properties. The title begins with
mathematical background and then considers innovative approaches to
physical modeling, analysis and design techniques, providing a
robust knowledge of modern self-healing composites with commercial
applications.
This book covers the latest technology and experimental scientific
advancements in converting carbon dioxide (CO2) from waste to
useful commercial products. This approach helps to mitigate climate
change due to carbon emission greenhouse effect and also create a
circular economy through CO2 waste capture and utilization to
produce CO2 derived products. This provides new direction for
government organizations, manufacturing industries (fuel,
chemicals, building materials) and investment firms to work towards
a zero carbon future. This book caters to researchers,
policymakers, industrial practitioners who are interested in more
sustainable practices in carbon dioxide technology.Ā
Nanocarbon and Its Composites: Preparation, Properties and
Applications provides a detailed and comprehensive review of all
major innovations in the field of nanocarbons and their composites,
including preparation, properties and applications. Coverage is
broad and quite extensive, encouraging future research in
carbon-based materials, which are in high demand due to the need to
develop more sustainable, recyclable and eco-friendly methods for
materials. Chapters are written by eminent scholars and leading
experts from around the globe who discuss the properties and
applications of carbon-based materials, such as nanotubes
(buckytubes), fullerenes, cones, horns, rods, foams, nanodiamonds
and carbon black, and much more. Chapters provide cutting-edge,
up-to-date research findings on the use of carbon-based materials
in different application fields and illustrate how to achieve
significant enhancements in physical, chemical, mechanical and
thermal properties.
This book covers the various aspects of MXenes nanomaterials and
its composites from the fabrication to the potential applications
in energy devices, sensors, and environmental remediation. MXenes
are two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides
which contains novel combination of properties including great
conductivity and mechanical, thermal features of transition metal
carbide and nitrides. In addition, MXenes nanomaterials possess
high surface area, novel morphology, and layered structure and the
functionalized of its surfaces gives it excellent hydrophilic
characteristics and high absorption of electromagnetic radiations
making them versatile materials for various applications. The
beginning part of the book gives an in-depth literature covering
the fundamental principles, fabrication, self-assembling strategies
of nano-engineered MXenes, and their composites materials. The
later chapters describe the chemical functionalization ofĀ
MXenes nanomaterials for diversified applications such as
electromagnetic shielding, energy storage devices (super
capacitors, lithium ion batteries, CO2 capture, optical switching,
transistors), photo catalysis, drug delivery, implants, tissue
engineering, water purification, and sensing applications. It
demonstrates that MXene-based advanced architectures promote
continuous innovations and provide driving force in different
fields particularly in environmental remediation and energy storage
devices. This book is essential reading for all chemists,
biologists, physicists, and environmental scientists working in the
field of nanotechnology, energy, and environmental chemistry. It
helps academics and professionals to polish their knowledge with
the latest described data. It also helps professionals in
developing innovative technologies by keeping in mind the
applications of functionalized nanostructured MXenes.
This book provides an overview of the fundamentals and recent
advances in the field of carbon composite catalysts, including
graphene, carbon nanotubes, mesoporous carbons, graphitic carbon
nitrides, and related composites. Special focus is placed on their
controllable preparation and applications in the gas phase, liquid
phase, electrochemical, and photocatalytic reactions, as well as
defect and surface chemistry-related catalytic activities of carbon
materials. Some perspectives are highlighted on the development of
more efficient carbonaceous catalysts featuring high stability, low
cost, optimized structures, and enhanced performance, which are the
key factors to accelerate the designed preparation and
commercialization of carbon composite catalysts. The book will also
present the latest studies of carbon-based composite catalysts for
clean energy change and storage, nature protection, and essential
industrial production and storage and include the key challenges
and future opportunities in this exciting field.
This book summarizes recent developments in epoxy blends. It
emphasizes new challenges for the synthesis, characterization, and
properties of biofibers and biopolymers. It provides updates on all
the important areas of biofibers and biopolymers in a comprehensive
fashion, including synthesis, processing, characterisation and
application. It provides a a one-stop reference for researchers and
those working in industry and government. The book correlates
macro, micro and nanostructure properties. Moreover, it provides
cutting edge research from experts around the globe. The current
status, trends, future directions and opportunities are discussed
in detail, making the book also accessible for beginners to the
subject and young researchers.
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