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Princeton University Press Snow Crystals
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£90.40
Oxford University Press Nanotechnology A Very Short Introduction Very
Book SynopsisWhat is Nanotechnology and how will it affect us? Nanobots, nanoprobes, nanoswarms, nanogenes the list goes on. Nanotechnology is a staple of science fiction and has a rather chequered history when it comes to public perception: will swarms of sentient nanomachines ultimately take over the world or will nanotech give us nothing more than improved sun creams? As this Very Short Introduction shows, the science underpinning nanotechnology is equally as fascinating as the best nano-inspired sci-fi.In this book, Philip Moriarty introduces the key scientific themes and concepts underpinning the field, including interatomic and intermolecular forces, single atom imaging, quantum confinement, self-assembly, molecular machinery, and nanomagnetism. Moriarty includes results from ground-breaking scientific studies, such as scanning probe microscope images of atomic and molecular landscapes, providing visceral and intuitive insights into the nanoscopic world.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1: Welcome To NanoPut 2: The Quantum, Confined 3: Tearing It Down, Building It Up 4: It From Bit, Bit From It 5: Molecules in Motion: Nanomachinery 6: Are The Nanobots Nigh?
£9.49
Princeton University Press The Visioneers
Book SynopsisIn 1969, Princeton physicist Gerard O'Neill began looking outward to space colonies as the new frontier for humanity's expansion. Eric Drexler, an MIT-trained engineer, turned his attention to the molecular world. This title tells the story of how these scientists designed popularized technologies such as space colonies and nanotechnologies.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2014 Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize, History of Science Society Winner of the 2012 Eugene E. Emme Award for Astronautical Literature, American Astronautical Society "In his fascinating new book, McCray profiles the larger-than-life characters and ideas that changed science and technology in the second half of the 20th century and beyond. The author describes the titular visioneers as 'hybrids'--creative combinations of futurist, scientist, and charismatic promoter. At the center of this story are physicist Gerard O'Neill and biotech pioneer K. Eric Drexler... McCray, a professor of history at UC Santa Barbara, discusses how O'Neill's vision of space as a tabula rasa for the human race spurred the formation of grassroots groups like the L5 Society and captured the imaginations of many young scientists and engineers like Drexler, as well as influential figures like Stewart Brand and Timothy Leary. Considered together, they 'took speculative ideas out of the hands of sci-fi writers' and had an enormous impact on generations of people, science, and political policy."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "McCray focuses on Gerard K. O'Neill, the Princeton physicist and designer of space colonies, and on his protege, K. Eric Drexler, the 'speculative engineer' trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge who helped to put nanotechnology on political agendas in the early 1990s. Along the way, McCray introduces a large and colourful cast of others who, over four decades, promoted technological progress as the way to overcome every limit... McCray's book is especially convincing in following the various movements that arose in reaction to the Club of Rome's 1972 book (The Limits of Growth)... McCray's argument that visioneers play an important part in the 'technological ecosystem' is also compelling."--Cyrus Mody, Nature "The overarching narrative of The Visioneers--that of humankind's struggle against limits real and imagined--is compelling, and no less so because of how effectively it reflects the questions of technology surrounding today's big fears like peak oil and global warming... [The Visioneers] is an extremely edifying and well-researched history. Recommended for technology buffs, doomsayers, and anyone with an interest in the intersection of science, technology, and society."--ForeWord "[A] thoughtful, meticulous history."--Simon Ings, New Scientist "I recommend McCray's The Visioneers to all readers interested recent history of science in the making and, more generally, in the place of science in society. The marketing of science is entering a new era and many of the visioneers described by McCray may be seen as the first of a wave of new kind of figures in the history of science, both technoscientists and visionary promoters."--Roger F Malina, Leonardo Journal "McCray's narrative is often fascinating. He connects interest in space colonies with a pervasive fear in the 1970s that unchecked population growth would precipitate an apocalyptic environmental crisis on Planet Earth."--Glenn C. Altschuler, Tulsa World "Remember the late 20th century? When machines on the moon were spitting 10-pound spoonfuls of soil into orbit every few seconds, as raw material for space colonies and zero-gravity factories? When solar panels in orbit were beaming down the planet's power supply? When we were manufacturing everything we wanted, molecule by molecule, via machines smaller than the smallest objects we previously knew? In The Visioneers, the UC-Santa Barbara historian W. Patrick McCray revisits the birth and growth of those futures--or rather, those concepts of the future, which haven't (yet) come true... [W]ell-detailed."--Brian Doherty, Reason "[M]cCray focuses on the public relations efforts of [Gerard O'Neil and Eric Drexler] and how their agenda helped shape the national agenda for science and technology research and reveals how these visionaries worked tirelessly to make their dreams a reality. Recommended for readers with an interest in the history of science, especially in the space exploration or nanotechnology fields."--Library Journal "McCray skilfully weaves a narrative between O'Neill and Drexler in what is a superb and important book."--Keith Cooper, Astronomy Now "[H]istorians of contemporary science, technology and popular culture--in addition to a wide non-academic audience--will find much to savour in this rich and well-written book."--Peder Roberts, British Journal for the History of Science "In this engaging, highly detailed and meticulously researched account of late twentieth century technological dreaming and development, McCray ... does an impressive job of assembling a wealth of information and analysis of a particular period of futures-making in America's recent past... For those interested in the extensive early efforts to identify, consolidate and promote the nanotechnology field (or for that matter, space settlement), this book will provide a treasure trove of information and insight."--Georgia Miller, Nanoethics "The book is a worthy contribution to a growing historiography of the sprawling intellectual and cultural spaces that have existed around the edges of mainstream science and technology."--William Thomas, Technology & Culture "Brilliantly researched."--Brian Jirout, Oral History ReviewTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction: Visioneering Technological Futures 1 Chapter 1 Utopia or Oblivion for Spaceship Earth? 20 Chapter 2 The Inspiration of Limits 40 Chapter 3 Building Castles in the Sky 73 Chapter 4 Omnificent 113 Chapter 5 Could Small Be Beautiful? 146 Chapter 6 California Dreaming 183 Chapter 7 Confirmation, Benediction, and Inquisition 222 Chapter 8 Visioneering's Value 258 A Note on Sources 277 Notes 281 Index 325
£21.25
Princeton University Press The Visioneers How a Group of Elite Scientists
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWinner of the 2014 Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize, History of Science Society Winner of the 2012 Eugene E. Emme Award for Astronautical Literature, American Astronautical Society "In his fascinating new book, McCray profiles the larger-than-life characters and ideas that changed science and technology in the second half of the 20th century and beyond. The author describes the titular visioneers as 'hybrids'--creative combinations of futurist, scientist, and charismatic promoter. At the center of this story are physicist Gerard O'Neill and biotech pioneer K. Eric Drexler... McCray, a professor of history at UC Santa Barbara, discusses how O'Neill's vision of space as a tabula rasa for the human race spurred the formation of grassroots groups like the L5 Society and captured the imaginations of many young scientists and engineers like Drexler, as well as influential figures like Stewart Brand and Timothy Leary. Considered together, they 'took speculative ideas out of the hands of sci-fi writers' and had an enormous impact on generations of people, science, and political policy."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "McCray focuses on Gerard K. O'Neill, the Princeton physicist and designer of space colonies, and on his protege, K. Eric Drexler, the 'speculative engineer' trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge who helped to put nanotechnology on political agendas in the early 1990s. Along the way, McCray introduces a large and colourful cast of others who, over four decades, promoted technological progress as the way to overcome every limit... McCray's book is especially convincing in following the various movements that arose in reaction to the Club of Rome's 1972 book (The Limits of Growth)... McCray's argument that visioneers play an important part in the 'technological ecosystem' is also compelling."--Cyrus Mody, Nature "The overarching narrative of The Visioneers--that of humankind's struggle against limits real and imagined--is compelling, and no less so because of how effectively it reflects the questions of technology surrounding today's big fears like peak oil and global warming... [The Visioneers] is an extremely edifying and well-researched history. Recommended for technology buffs, doomsayers, and anyone with an interest in the intersection of science, technology, and society."--ForeWord "[A] thoughtful, meticulous history."--Simon Ings, New Scientist "I recommend McCray's The Visioneers to all readers interested recent history of science in the making and, more generally, in the place of science in society. The marketing of science is entering a new era and many of the visioneers described by McCray may be seen as the first of a wave of new kind of figures in the history of science, both technoscientists and visionary promoters."--Roger F Malina, Leonardo Journal "McCray's narrative is often fascinating. He connects interest in space colonies with a pervasive fear in the 1970s that unchecked population growth would precipitate an apocalyptic environmental crisis on Planet Earth."--Glenn C. Altschuler, Tulsa World "Remember the late 20th century? When machines on the moon were spitting 10-pound spoonfuls of soil into orbit every few seconds, as raw material for space colonies and zero-gravity factories? When solar panels in orbit were beaming down the planet's power supply? When we were manufacturing everything we wanted, molecule by molecule, via machines smaller than the smallest objects we previously knew? In The Visioneers, the UC-Santa Barbara historian W. Patrick McCray revisits the birth and growth of those futures--or rather, those concepts of the future, which haven't (yet) come true... [W]ell-detailed."--Brian Doherty, Reason "[M]cCray focuses on the public relations efforts of [Gerard O'Neil and Eric Drexler] and how their agenda helped shape the national agenda for science and technology research and reveals how these visionaries worked tirelessly to make their dreams a reality. Recommended for readers with an interest in the history of science, especially in the space exploration or nanotechnology fields."--Library Journal "McCray skilfully weaves a narrative between O'Neill and Drexler in what is a superb and important book."--Keith Cooper, Astronomy Now "[H]istorians of contemporary science, technology and popular culture--in addition to a wide non-academic audience--will find much to savour in this rich and well-written book."--Peder Roberts, British Journal for the History of Science "In this engaging, highly detailed and meticulously researched account of late twentieth century technological dreaming and development, McCray ... does an impressive job of assembling a wealth of information and analysis of a particular period of futures-making in America's recent past... For those interested in the extensive early efforts to identify, consolidate and promote the nanotechnology field (or for that matter, space settlement), this book will provide a treasure trove of information and insight."--Georgia Miller, Nanoethics "The book is a worthy contribution to a growing historiography of the sprawling intellectual and cultural spaces that have existed around the edges of mainstream science and technology."--William Thomas, Technology & Culture "Brilliantly researched."--Brian Jirout, Oral History ReviewTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction: Visioneering Technological Futures 1 Chapter 1 Utopia or Oblivion for Spaceship Earth? 20 Chapter 2 The Inspiration of Limits 40 Chapter 3 Building Castles in the Sky 73 Chapter 4 Omnificent 113 Chapter 5 Could Small Be Beautiful? 146 Chapter 6 California Dreaming 183 Chapter 7 Confirmation, Benediction, and Inquisition 222 Chapter 8 Visioneering's Value 258 A Note on Sources 277 Notes 281 Index 325
£21.25
Princeton University Press Virtual You
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Financial Times Best Summer Book""A Financial Times Best Book of the Year: Science""Wide-ranging investigation into efforts by scientists to create digitised “twins” of human beings that promise a future of predictive medicine, but also ethical challenges." * Financial Times *"Virtual You is the most comprehensive and comprehensible account so far of the way in which the revolution in computing and data is starting to transform human biology and medicine."---Clive Cookson, Financial Times"[An] immensely thought-provoking book."---Nick Smith, Engineering and Technology"Virtual You‘s scope is as epic as its vision, taking us through medical history from Vesalius to Venter, and from the Antikythera mechanism to supercomputers and beyond. This means the concepts come at you thick and fast, although as a non-mathematician, I found the explanations refreshingly clear."---Claire Ainsworth, New Scientist"Computer simulations are coming to play a leading role in many fields of science. Science writer Highfield and computer scientist Coveney show in vivid examples how medical researchers are creating digital twins of individual patients and then using these virtual humans to guide treatments for a wide range of diseases."---Clive Cookson, Financial Times
£21.25
Institute of Physics Publishing Nanofabrication Nanolithography techniques and
Book SynopsisA comprehensive edited volume on important and up-to-date nanolithography techniques and applications. Ideally suited for Master/PhD students who need a basic understanding of nanolithography techniques and their applications. The book also contains state-of-the-art information for researchers needing to expand their knowledge of nanofabrication.
£108.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Biophysics and Nanotechnology of Ion Channels
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive review of the biophysics and nanotechnology of ion channels. It details the biological and physiological entities of ion channels in cells and addresses various physical perspectives of ion channel structures and functions. Naturally inbuilt and artificial applicable nanotechnologies of ion channels are modelled and explored. It discusses various methods that can be utilized toward understanding ion channel-based cellular diseases. Physical, biochemical, biomedical, and bioinformatics techniques are taken into consideration to enable the development of strategies to address therapeutic drug discovery and delivery.This book will be of interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biophysics and related biomedical sciences in addition to researchers in the field and industry.Features: Provides a stimulating introduction to the structures and functions of ion channels of biological cell meTable of ContentsChapter 1 Ion Channels - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 2 Mitochondrial Membrane Channels - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 3 Ion Channels of the Nuclear Membrane - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 4 Artificial Ion Channels Chapter 5 Nonchannel Membrane Gating Chapter 6 Ion Channel Energetics Chapter 7 Nanotechnology of Ion Channels Chapter 8 Channelopathies and Ion Channels as Therapeutic Targets Chapter 9 Bioinformatics of Ion channels: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Chapter 10 Quantum Mechanics of Ion Channels
£43.69
Cambridge University Press Electromigration in Metals
Book SynopsisLearn to assess electromigration reliability and design more resilient chips in this comprehensive and practical resource. Beginning with fundamental physics and building to advanced methodologies, this book enables the reader to develop highly reliable on-chip wiring stacks and power grids. Through a detailed review on the role of microstructure, interfaces and processing on electromigration reliability, as well as characterisation, testing and analysis, the book follows the development of on-chip interconnects from microscale to nanoscale. Practical modeling methodologies for statistical analysis, from simple 1D approximation to complex 3D description, can be used for step-by-step development of reliable on-chip wiring stacks and industrial-grade power/ground grids. This is an ideal resource for materials scientists and reliability and chip design engineers.Table of Contents1. Introduction to electromigration; 2. Fundamentals of electromigration; 3. Thermal stress characteristics and stress induced void formation in aluminium and copper interconnects; 4. Stress evolution and damage formation in confined metal lines under electric stressing; 5. Electromigration in Cu interconnect structures; 6. Scaling effects on microstructure and resistivity of Cu and Co nanointerconnects; Analysis of electromigration induced stress evolution and voiding in Cu damascene lines with microstructure; 8. Massive scale statistical studies for electromigration; 9. Assessment of electromigration damage in large on-chip power grids. Index.
£71.24
Cambridge University Press Waves in Complex Media
Book SynopsisThis book offers a clear and interdisciplinary introduction to the structural and scattering properties of complex photonic media, focusing on deterministic aperiodic structures and their conceptual roots in geometry and number theory. It integrates important results and recent developments into a coherent and physically consistent story, balanced between mathematical designs, scattering and optical theories, and engineering device applications. The book includes discussions of emerging device applications in metamaterials and nano-optics technology. Both academia and industry will find the book of interest as it develops the underlying physical and mathematical background in partnership with engineering applications, providing a perspective on both fundamental optical sciences and photonic device technology. Emphasizing the comprehension of physical concepts and their engineering implications over the more formal developments, this is an essential introduction to the stimulating and fTrade Review'This book is a modern and comprehensive account of light propagation in aperiodic media. It provides a solid, unified description of the basic theoretical tools and methods, and presents the unique optical properties and applications of aperiodic media, which usually cannot be achieved in traditional periodic and/or random photonic systems. It is an ideal introduction to this interdisciplinary, fascinating research field for graduate students and researchers in physics, electrical engineering, and applied physics.' Felipe Pinheiro, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro'The very existence of orderings of matter which extend beyond mere regular periodicity, embracing quasiperiodic, hyperuniform, and deterministic aperiodic structural designs, emerges as a unifying theme blending the broad palette of topics covered in this magnificent book. In his intellectual tour-de-force Prof. Luca Dal Negro beautifully describes a lot of timely selected topics, including research fields as diverse as optical engineering, number theory, rogue waves, antenna theory, metamaterials, elliptic curves over finite fields, nano- plasmonics, chaotic dynamics, or cryptography (to name just a few), disclosing very appealing perspectives for their use in optical devices and technological applications. Quite remarkably, the main text is conveniently interspersed with many informative boxes and illustrative figures, carefully prepared by the author not only to provide a lot of useful information, but also aimed at spurring the reader to delve into deep insight considerations, naturally leading to far-reaching research subjects for the time to come.' Enrique Maciá Barber, Complutense University of Madrid'Professor Dal Negro is to be commended for writing an outstanding and lucid treatise on the timely multidisciplinary topic of wave phenomena in complex media. He succeeds in presenting a wide range of important topics in a concise and effective manner, including basic topics in optics and scattering theories, emerging device applications in metamaterials and nano-optics technologies, state-of-the-art topics in the emerging fields of aperiodic and hyperuniform optics, among many other subjects and developments. Both researchers and practitioners will find this comprehensive book to be an invaluable resource.' Salvatore Torquato, Princeton University'An excellent book that presents a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the fast growing field of complex photonics. The author takes you on an exciting journey from the general theory of electromagnetic waves all the way to fascinating aperiodic structures arising from number theory.' Uwe Grimm, Open University'This is a fascinating book by an internationally renowned scholar and experienced educator in the field of complex photonics. It offers a well-balanced, extensive treatment of this exciting multidisciplinary topic in terms of electromagnetic scattering and diffraction phenomena in spatially aperiodic structures, with connection to the mathematical foundations in geometry and number theory, and with a view towards applications in optical devices and photonic technology. I highly recommend this book as an informative source for those working in this field and as an inspirational gateway for those interested in entering this research area.' Nader Engheta, University of PennsylvaniaTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Electromagnetics background; 3. Optical dispersion models; 4. Wave propagation and diffraction; 5. Diffraction in optical engineering; 6. Wave scattering and coherence; 7. Structure factor and diffraction; 8. Tailored disorder; 9. Fundamentals of number theory; 10. Aperiodic order in number theory; 11. Aperiodic order and geometry; 12. Multiple scattering; 13. Analytical scattering theory; 14. Transport and localization.
£71.24
Cambridge University Press Quantum Information and Quantum Optics with
Book SynopsisSuperconducting quantum circuits are among the most promising solutions for the development of scalable quantum computers. Built with sizes that range from microns to tens of metres using superconducting fabrication techniques and microwave technology, superconducting circuits demonstrate distinctive quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement at cryogenic temperatures. This book provides a comprehensive and self-contained introduction to the world of superconducting quantum circuits, and how they are used in current quantum technology. Beginning with a description of their basic superconducting properties, the author then explores their use in quantum systems, showing how they can emulate individual photons and atoms, and ultimately behave as qubits within highly connected quantum systems. Particular attention is paid to cutting-edge applications of these superconducting circuits in quantum computing and quantum simulation. Written for graduate students and junior researTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Quantum Mechanics; 3. Superconductivity; 4. Quantum circuit theory; 5. Microwave protons; 6. Superconducting qubits; 7. Qubit-photon interaction; 8. Quantum computing; 9. Adiabatic quantum computing; Appendix A; Appendix B; References; Index.
£44.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Trends in Nanotubes Research
Book SynopsisA novel way of arranging the atomic structure of a substance so that it can be made thousands of times stronger than in its native state. Often used to make duranium a further ten thousand times stronger. Thus, a lump of duranium can be made over ten million times stronger than the equivalent block of titanium. A one dimensional fullerene (a convex cage of atoms with only hexagonal and/ or pentagonal faces) with a cylindrical shape. Carbon nanotubes discovered in 1991 by Sumio Iijima resemble rolled up graphite, although they can not really be made that way. Depending on the direction that the tubes appear to have been rolled (quantified by the ''chiral vector''), they are known to act as conductors or semiconductors. Nanotubes are a proving to be useful as molecular components for nanotechnology. This book assembles and presents new and important research in the field.
£173.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Focus on Nanotube Research
Book SynopsisA novel way of arranging the atomic structure of a substance so that it can be made thousands of times stronger than in its native state. Often used to make duranium a further ten thousand times stronger. Thus, a lump of duranium can be made over ten million times stronger than the equivalent block of titanium. A one dimensional fullerene (a convex cage of atoms with only hexagonal and/ or pentagonal faces) with a cylindrical shape. Carbon nanotubes discovered in 1991 by Sumio Iijima resemble rolled up graphite, although they can not really be made that way. Depending on the direction that the tubes appear to have been rolled (quantified by the ''chiral vector''), they are known to act as conductors or semiconductors. Nanotubes are a proving to be useful as molecular components for nanotechnology. This book assembles and presents new and important research in the field.
£173.24
Murphy & Moore Publishing Principles of Nanotechnology
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£110.84
States Academic Press Essentials of Nanobiotechnology
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£106.72
States Academic Press Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
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£106.72
States Academic Press Properties, Fabrication Methods and Applications
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£99.76
NY Research Press Handbook of Nanoplasmonics
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£114.45
Clanrye International Nanoengineering
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£96.98
Clanrye International Lithography: The Science of Microfabrication and
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£114.42
Syrawood Publishing House Viral Nanotechnology
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£111.53
Morgan & Claypool Publishers Topological Insulators
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£23.75
Royal Society of Chemistry Carbon-based Nanomaterials in Analytical
Book SynopsisPresenting the most relevant advances for employing carbon-based nanostructured materials for analytical purposes, this book serves as a reference manual that guides readers through the possibilities and helps when selecting the most appropriate material for targeted analytical applications. It critically discusses the role these nanomaterials can play in sample preparation, separation procedures and detection limit improvements whilst also considering the future trends in this field. Useful to direct initiatives, this book fills a gap in the literature for graduate students and professional researchers discussing the advantages and limitations across analytical chemistry in industry and academia.Trade ReviewCarbon-based nanomaterials in analytical chemistry is a very complete book, describing the role that all carbon materials known up to date play in each analytical step and emerging devices. It provides not only a critical review of the literature in the last decades but also highlights new trends in this fast-moving field. The book shows CBNMs as a fundamental tool linking analytical chemistry and nanotechnology. It is suitable for academic courses in advanced analytical chemistry, Master courses on analytical nanotechnology and biotechnology. Due to its systematic approach, it would be very useful for research courses and industrial training activities. -- Maria Carmen Blanco-López, University of Oviedo * Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-019-01785-3 *Table of ContentsCarbon-based Nanomaterials in Analytical Chemistry; Carbon Nanomaterials in Sample Preparation; Carbon Nanomaterials in Analytical Separations; Carbon Nanomaterials in Optical Detection; Carbon Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Detection; Carbon Nanomaterials for Advanced Analytical Micro- and Nanotechnologies; Subject Index
£141.55
Royal Society of Chemistry Confining Electrochemistry to Nanopores: From
Book SynopsisThe nanopore provides a highly electrochemically confined space within which single-molecule characteristics can be efficiently converted into measurable electrochemical signatures with high temporal and current resolution. Aimed at developing the concept of the electrochemical confined space in analysing single molecules, this book serves as a stepping-stone to many exciting discoveries in nanopore-based analysis of biological processes and chemical reactions in confined space. The field of nanopore sensors is growing rapidly, but there have been no new books on nanopore technology that provide an overview of the research on nanopore-based sensing until now. The book provides a good source of nanopore studies for researchers interested in and working in the general areas of electrochemistry and nanobiotechnology, especially on nanopore sensors.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Fundamentals of Nanopore Electrochemistry; Electrochemical Confined Space for Individual Mass Transport of Molecules; Confining Optical Enhancement Inside a Nanopore; Electrochemical Confined Space for Enhanced Electric Field: Glass Nanopipette; Instrumentation and Data Algorithm for Single-Molecule Sensing; Summary and Outlook
£151.05
Royal Society of Chemistry Nanoscience: Volume 5
Book SynopsisThe field of nanoscience continues to grow at an impressive rate and, with such a vast landscape of material, careful distillation of the most important discoveries will help researchers find the key information they require. Nanoscience Volume 5 provides a critical and comprehensive assessment of the most recent research and opinion from across the globe. Coverage includes diverse topics such as controlling chemistry of gold nanoparticles to dictate their cellular interactions, uptake and toxicity, use of metal complexes to prepare 2-D materials and nanoscale porphyrin superstructures. Anyone practising in any nano-allied field, or wishing to enter the nano-world will benefit from this resource, presenting the current thought and applications of nanoscience.Table of ContentsNanostructured Materials for Supercapacitor Applications; Nanomedicine in sensing, delivery, imaging and tissue engineering: Advances, opportunities and challenges; Nanoscale porphyrin superstructures: properties, self-assembly and photocatalytic applications; Progress in single source precursors for layered 2D metal chalcogenide thin films and nanomaterials; Plant Extracts Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles For The Reduction of Organic Dyes
£314.95
Royal Society of Chemistry Concepts and Design of Materials
Book SynopsisThe concept of nanoarchitechtonics was introduced to describe the correct manipulation of nanoscale materials in the creation of nano-devices and applications. Nanoarchitectonics has begun to spread into many fields including nanostructured materials synthesis, supramolecular assembly, nanoscale structural fabrications, materials hybridizations, materials and structures for energy and environmental sciences, device and physical application, and bio- and medical applications. Following on from the 2012 title Manipulation of Nanoscale Materials, Concepts and Design of Materials Nanoarchitectonics covers the introductory features underlying the field, presenting a unifying overview of the theoretical aspects and emerging applications that are changing the capability to understand and design advanced functional materials. Edited by pioneers of the field, this book will appeal to researchers working in nanoscience, materials science, supramolecular chemistry, physical chemistry and organic chemistry, as well as graduate students in these areas.Table of ContentsWhat is Nanoarchitectonics?: Origin and Task; Design of Halloysite Based Core–Shell Nanosystems; Biomimetic Nanoarchitectonics: Natural Cellulose Based Nanocomposites as High Performance Catalysts; Nanoarchitectonics Based on S-layer Proteins: Design of Noble Metal Nanoparticles Arrangements and Nanostructured Materials; Surface Engineering Towards Better Material Performance; Nanostructured Biocompatible Materials; Self-assembling Nanoarchitectonics for Oral Drug Delivery; Atomic-scale Characterization of Platinum Nanoparticles Deposited on C60 Fullerene Nanowhiskers and Related Carbon Nanomaterials; Shedding a Light on the Colloidal Architectures of a Metal-free Polymeric Semiconductor Graphitic Carbon Nitride; Crystalline Coordination Polymers Nanoarchitectonics by Epitaxial Growth and Etching; Structure–Function Relationship in Conjugated Porous Polymers; Polymer–Clay Hybrids: General Overviews and Recent Trends; Concepts and Design of Water Dispersive Hydrophobic Supracrystals: Specific Properties; Developments in Supramolecular Thin Films to Sensing Applications; Biomolecule-guided Molecular Architectonics to Nanoarchitectonics; Designed Amphiphiles for Cell Membrane Mimetic Nanoarchitecture; Design of Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and Hybrid Lipid Nanoparticles; Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: Properties, Synthetic Routes and Applications; Optimal Silicon-based Nanomaterials for Biological Applications; Synergic Properties in Crystals: Implication of Motion at the Molecular Level; Tailoring Colloidal Core–Shell Quantum Dots for Optoelectronics; Nanoarchitectonics of Stretchable Organic Electronics Materials; Materials Nanoarchitectonics Here, There, Everywhere: Looking Back and Leaping Forward
£189.05
Royal Society of Chemistry Two-dimensional Inorganic Nanomaterials for
Book SynopsisFunctional, flexible and lightweight products are in high demand for modern technologies ranging from microelectronics to energy storage devices. The majority of polymers are thermal and electrical insulators, which hinder their use in these applications. The conductivity of polymers can be significantly enhanced by the incorporation of conducting inorganic nanoparticles. However, this relies not only on the structure and function of the inorganic particles, but is highly determined by the morphology and dispersion of the nanoparticles, interfacial interactions and fabrication technologies of the composites. This book highlights the synthesis, chemistry and applications of two-dimensional (2D) inorganic nanoplatelets in polymer nanocomposites. Chapters cover technical challenges, such as surface functionalisation, compatibilization, interfacial interaction, dispersion, and manufacturing technologies of the polymer nanocomposites. The book also discusses the applications of these polymer nanocomposites in electronics and energy storage. With contributions from global experts, the book provides a much-needed overview of the field, giving advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and other researchers with a convenient introduction to the topic.Table of Contents2D High-κ Dielectric Ceramic Nanoplatelets for Polymer Nanocomposite Capacitors; Surface Engineering of Boron Nitride Nanoplatelets for Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Polymers; Transition Metals Carbides (MXenes)–Polymer Nanocomposites; Graphite Nanoplatelet–Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for Electrical Conducting Polymer Composites; 2D Nanomaterial-based Polymer Composite Electrolytes for Lithium-based Batteries
£94.99
Royal Society of Chemistry Polymer Functionalized Graphene
Book SynopsisThere is an immense variety of research on polymer functionalized graphene (PFG). Functionalization of graphene is necessary for improvement of the compatibility with polymers. Applications of these graphene polymer hybrids include in chemical and biological sensing, photovoltaic devices, supercapacitors and batteries, dielectric materials and drug/gene delivery vehicles. This book will shed light on the synthesis, properties and applications of these new materials, covering two methods (covalent and noncovalent) for producing polymer functionalized graphene. Chapters cover physical, optical, mechanical and electronic properties, applications of polymer functionalized graphene in energy harvesting and storage, and uses in biomedicine and bioengineering. Written by an expert in the field, Polymer Functionalized Graphene will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in polymer chemistry and nanoscience.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Covalent Functionalization of Polymers; Noncovalent Polymer Functionalization of Graphene; Physical Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene; Optical Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene: Application as Optical Sensor; Mechanical Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene; Electronic Properties of Polymer Functionalized Graphene; Polymer Functionalized Graphene as Dielectric Metal; Applications of Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Energy Harvesting: Photovoltaics; Applications of Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Energy Harvesting: Fuel Cells; Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Energy Storage Devices; Polymer Functionalized Graphene in Biomedical and Bio-technological Applications
£170.05
Berghahn Books Thinking Russia's History Environmentally
Book Synopsis Historians of Russia were relative latecomers to the field of environmental history. Yet, in the past decade, the exploration of Russian environmental history has burgeoned. Thinking Russia’s History Environmentally showcases collaboration amongst an international set of scholars who focus on the contribution that the study of Russian environments makes to the global environmental field. Through discerning analysis of natural resources, the environment as a factor in historical processes such as industrialization, and more recent human-animal interactions, this volume challenges stereotypes of Russian history and in so doing, highlights the unexpected importance of Russian environments across a time frame well beyond the ecological catastrophes of the Soviet period.Trade Review “Thinking Russia’s History Environmentally is a work of bold vision, grand synthesis, and fine detail in creative combination by an outstanding team of editors and authors. Making productive use of a growing body of international and domestic scholarship on Russian internal imperialism, infrastructures, industrial pollution, disasters, environmentalists, exotic animals, and natural resources from fish to fossil fuels this rich volume illuminates and opens up to global comparison a history that for a long time seemed both enclosed, enigmatic and exceptional.” • Sverker Sörlin, Professor of Environmental History, KTH Environmental Humanities Laboratory, StockholmTable of Contents List of Illustrations AcknowledgmentsNotes on the Text List of Abbreviations Preface Introduction Catherine Evtuhov, Julia Lajus, and David Moon Part I: INDUSTRIALIZATION AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTS Chapter 1. Natural Resources and Management Expertise in the Monastic Salt Industry of the White Sea Area in the 16th and 17th Centuries Alexei Kraikovsky and Margarita Dadykina Chapter 2. Early Russian Industrialization: An Environmental Perspective Catherine Evtuhov Chapter 3. Seeing Oil: Isaak Levitan and the Industrial Volga Jane Costlow Chapter 4. Kazan’ Citizens Against Air Pollution: The Case of the Ushkov & Co. Chemical Factory (1893-1917) Andrei Vinogradov Chapter 5. “Environing” the North: Fishing and Hunting in the Industrial Development of Khanty-Mansi Okrug, 1960-1975 Evgenii Gololobov Part II: HUMANS AND ANIMALS Chapter 6. Camels in European Russia: Exotic Farm Animals and Agricultural Knowledge Anna Olenenko Chapter 7. Public Health Across Species: Domestic Animals and Sanitary Reforms in Imperial Russia Anna Mazanik Part III: ENVIRONMENT AND POLITICS IN THE LATE SOVIET SPACE Chapter 8. How Wetlands Entered the Transnational Spaces of Late Soviet Environmentalism Katja Bruisch Chapter 9. “You ought to love nature!” Peoples’ Control Committees – Environmental Whistleblowers and West Siberian Oil in the 1970s Valentina Roxo Part IV: GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT PAST AND PRESENT Chapter 10. Empire, Settlement and Environment: The Russian Empire and Donald Meinig’s “Macrogeography of Western Imperialism” Denis Shaw Chapter 11. Tracks across the Tundra: Making a Living from Nature in the Borderland of the Russian Northwest Urban Wråkberg and Peter Haugseth Afterword J.R. McNeill Glossary Index
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Royal Society of Chemistry Green Development of Photoluminescent Carbon
Book SynopsisCarbon dots (CDs) as an emerging carbon nanomaterial have attracted considerable attention and have been widely used in numerous fields. When compared with semiconductor quantum dots and organic dyes, CDs have a low toxicity, good biocompatibility and good anti-photobleaching. These qualities give them the potential to be a greener optical probe than other types of quantum dots and organic dyes. Covering several common synthesis strategies, including biomass synthesis, large-scale synthesis and sustainable synthesis technology, this book focuses on the green synthesis of CDs and their applications in the fields of bioanalytical, catalytic, biomedical, and environmental sciences. It is a useful reference for anyone working in green chemistry, analytical chemistry, biomedical or environmental science.Table of ContentsIntroduction of Photoluminescent Carbon Dots;Biomass Synthesis of Carbon Dots;Strategy of Synthesizing Carbon Dots by Artificial Intelligence;Large-scale Synthesis of Carbon Dots for Pollutant Adsorption and Photodegradation;Functionalization of Carbon Dots and Their Catalytic Applications;Carbon Dots-based Sensing Strategy and Mechanism;Applications of Carbon Dots in Ion Sensing;Application of Carbon Dots in Drugs, Antibiotics and Toxin Sensing; Carbon Dots for Imaging and Therapy;Cancer Therapy of Carbon Dots;Exciting Prospects for Green Development of Photoluminescent Carbon Dots
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Royal Society of Chemistry Graphene-based Nanocomposite Sensors: Detection
Book SynopsisSensors are significantly relevant to many aspects of life. The advancements in nanotechnology-based sensing systems are giving rise to exciting developments in sensor applications. Recently, nanocomposites have become highly promising candidates for the designing of new chemical sensing and biosensing platforms. Graphene-based nanocomposites have been successfully employed in many sensing applications in view of their excellent physical properties including high surface area, electrical conductivity, flexibility and optical transparency. They provide remarkable advantages such as lower fabrication costs, improved biocompatibility, prominent sensitivity, stability and selectivity for effective real-world implementation. The aim of the book is to give an overview on the properties and novel applications of graphene-based nanocomposites as chemical and biosensors. Chapters highlight various biosensing applications such as diabetes monitoring, cancer cell detection, virus, bacteria, DNA, protein and amino acid sensing, as well as hormone and cholesterol detection. Moreover, chemical sensing applications like gas, alcohol, and food toxin sensing, heavy metal ion detection, and H2O2 sensing are also covered. The book is ideal for postgraduates, analytical chemists, biomedical scientists and researchers in both academic and industrial settings working on materials science, chemical science and nanotechnology.Table of ContentsGraphene-based Nanocomposite Sensors: Present, Past and Future;Sensors and Biosensors: Types and Sensing Mechanism;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Sensing;Graphene-based Polymer Nanocomposites for Sensing;Graphene Quantum Dots-based Nanocomposite as Fluorescence Sensors;Graphene-based Nanocomposites as Aptasensors;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Alcohol Sensing;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for H2O2 Sensing;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Detection of Food Toxins;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Cancer Cell Detection;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Glucose Sensing;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Protein Sensing;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Amino Acid Sensing;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for DNA Sensing;Graphene-based Nanocomposite Sensors for Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Hormone Detection;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Cholesterol Detection;Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Detection of Small Biomolecules (AA, DA, UA, and Trp);Graphene-based Nanocomposite Sensors for Infectious Disease
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Royal Society of Chemistry Photocatalysis Using 2D Nanomaterials
Book SynopsisTwo-dimensional (2D) materials for photocatalytic applications have attracted attention in recent years due to their unique thickness-dependent physiochemical properties. 2D materials offer enhanced functionality over traditional three-dimensional (3D) photocatalysts due to modified chemical composition and electronic structures, as well as abundant surface active sites. This book reviews the applications of 2D-related nano-materials in solar-driven catalysis, providing an up-to-date introduction to the design and use of 2D-related photo(electro)catalysts. This includes not only application areas such as fine chemicals synthesis, water splitting, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation, but also catalyst design and preparation. Some typical 2D and 2D-related materials (such as layered double hydroxides (LDHs), layered metal oxides, transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDs), metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), graphene, g-C3N4, etc.) are classified, and relationships between structure and property are demonstrated, with emphasis on how to improve 2D-related materials performance for practical applications. While the focus of this book will primarily be on experimental studies, computational results will serve as a necessary reference. With chapters written by expert researchers in their fields, Photocatalysis Using 2D Nanomaterials will provide advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and other researchers convenient introductions to these topics.Table of ContentsRecent Developments and Perspectives on Solar-driven Fine Chemicals Synthesis: From the Reaction System to 2D Photocatalysts; Opportunities for Ultrathin 2D Catalysts in Promoting CO2 Photoreduction; Photocatalysis by Graphenes; 2D Inorganic Nanosheet-based Hybrid Photocatalysts for Water Splitting; 2D Photocatalytic Materials for Environmental Applications
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Royal Society of Chemistry Reducing Agents in Colloidal Nanoparticle
Book SynopsisNanoparticles can be synthesised via a number of methods, including chemical vapor deposition, ball milling, laser ablation, thermal decomposition and chemical reduction. Chemical reduction is usually preferred, due to its ease and cost-effectiveness. There are several types of compound used as reducing agents in nanoparticle synthesis, and one recent development is the use of biological entities as environmentally friendly reductants. This book will highlight the role of reducing agents in the chemical synthesis of nanoparticle systems, presenting the main categories of reducing agents, which vary on reactivity, selectivity, availability and toxicity. It will provide a comprehensive presentation of both modern and more conventional types of reagents. Emphasis will be given on the presentation not only of the functionality, but also of all the different advantages and limitations of each kind of reducing agent. With contributions from global experts, this title will be appropriate for graduate students and researchers in nanochemistry, colloidal synthesis, inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, materials science, biology and physics.Table of ContentsReducing Agents in Colloidal Nanoparticle Synthesis – an Introduction; Role of Alcohols in Colloidal Nanoparticle Synthesis; Polyols as a Toolbox for the Preparation of Inorganic-based Nanostructures; Role of Phenols and Phenol Derivatives in the Synthesis of Nanoparticles; Gases; Amines and Amine-boranes; Acids; Amino Acids and Peptides in Colloidal Nanoparticle Synthesis; Hydrides; Polysaccharides; Other Polymers; Biological Materials; Proteins Engineer the Size and Morphology of Noble Metal Nanoparticles; Silicon Nanoparticles and Carbon Dots; Miscellaneous Reductants
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Royal Society of Chemistry Carbon Nitride Nanostructures for Sustainable
Book SynopsisBeneficial properties of graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) have been discovered in recent years during the promotion of its visible‐light‐driven photocatalytic activity for water splitting. Applications of gCN have flourished in such fields as renewable energy production and environmental remediation, while gCNs have been explored to serve as electrocatalysts, electronic and photoelectronic devices, non-volatile memory devices, anodes in lithium‐ion batteries, and platinum supports in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. This book covers recent advances in the rational design and characterization of gCN nanostructures for energy and environmental remediation, and discusses achievements in fabrication approaches of gCN nanostructures using various chemical and physical approaches. It highlights recent advances in the theoretical and experimental development of novel multidimensional nanoarchitectonics of gCNs along with insight into catalytic energy production, energy storage, and environmental remediation. Practical applications and utilization of gCN based devices are also discussed. With contributions from leading global researchers, this title will appeal to graduate students and researchers in nanoscience, chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science who are interested in developing new gCN materials or devices.Table of ContentsRecent Advances in the Controlled Design of One-dimensional Carbon Nitrides for Thermal CO Oxidation Reaction; Graphitic Carbon Nitride-based Chemiluminescent and Electrochemiluminescent Sensors; Template-based Fabrication of Porous Carbon Nitride Nanostructures for Electrochemical Energy Conversion; Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanostructures as Potent Catalysts for Water Splitting: Theoretical Insights; Graphitic Carbon Nitride-polymer Hybrids: A Win–Win Combination with Advanced Properties for Different Applications; Atomic and Molecular Functionalization of Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Solar Cell Applications; Hybrid Graphitic Carbon Nitride (gCN)-based Devices for Energy Storage and Production; Emerging Applications for Graphitic Carbon Nitride-based Materials: CO2 Reduction as a Case Study; Combination of Carbon Nitride and Semiconductors for the Enhancement of the Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants and Hydrogen Production
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Royal Society of Chemistry Functional Hybrid Nanomaterials for Environmental
Book SynopsisFunctional and structural nanomaterials are emerging materials that display interesting physical and chemical properties because of their size and surface area to volume ratio. Applications for these materials include uses in removing pollutants from the environment. Looking at the current state-of-the-art as well as future trends in the use of nanomaterials for tackling environmental issues this book covers everything from the synthesis and characterisation of these materials to their use in the removal of specific contaminants. Functional Hybrid Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation is a useful resource both for nanomaterial scientists interested in the real world application of hybrid nanomaterials and for environmental chemists and environmental engineers interested in novel materials for environmental remediation.Table of ContentsThe Role of Functional Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation; Synthesis of Functional Hybrid Nanomaterials Using Green Chemistry Approaches; Characterization of Functional Hybrid Nanomaterials; Nanomaterials and their Modification for Environmental Remediation; Polymer-based Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation; Magnetic Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation; Photocatalytic Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation; Antimicrobial Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation; Functional Nanocomposites for Heavy Metal Removal; Functional Nanocomposites for Groundwater Treatment; Functional Nanocomposites for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
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Royal Society of Chemistry Photothermal Nanomaterials
Book SynopsisThe exploration of photothermal nanomaterials with high light-to-heat conversion efficiency has paved the way for practical applications, including in cancer therapy, environmental remediation, catalysis, imaging and biomedicine. Covering the photothermal effect of different categories of light-absorbing nanomaterials, and focusing on metallic nanomaterials, 2D materials, semiconductors, carbon-based nanomaterials, polymeric nanomaterials and their composites, chapters in this book provide a systematic summary of recent advances in the fabrication and application of photothermal nanomaterials, discussing advantages, challenges and potential opportunities. This text will be a valuable resource for scientists working on photothermal nanomaterials, as well as those interested in the applications across chemistry, biomedicine, nanotechnology and materials science.Table of ContentsIntroduction of Photothermal Nanomaterials; Engineered Gold Nanoparticles for Photothermal Applications; Branched Metallic Nanocrystals: Synthesis, Properties and Photothermal Applications; Metal Oxide Semiconductor Nanomaterials for Photothermal Catalysis; Copper Sulfide-based Nanomaterials for Photothermal Applications; Two-dimensional Nanomaterials and Hybrids; Polymer–Quantum Dot Hybrid Materials; Near-infrared Upconversion Nanomaterials-mediated Photothermal Conversion for Various Applications; Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) for Photothermal Therapy; Carbon-based Nanomaterials; Photothermal Nanomaterials for Oncological Hyperthermia
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Royal Society of Chemistry Nanoscience: Volume 7
Book SynopsisThe field of nanoscience continues to grow and, with such a vast landscape of material, careful distillation of the most important discoveries will help researchers find the key information they require. Nanoscience provides a critical and comprehensive assessment of the most recent research and opinion from across the globe. Topics covered in this volume include 2D materials for Li-ion batteries, porous organic polymers as an emerging platform for photocatalytic water splitting, smart materials for gas detection and monitoring and redox enzyme-mimicking nanomaterials. Covering energy, biological and nanomaterials applications, this volume appeals to anyone practising in nano-allied fields, or wishing to enter the nano-world. Readers will benefit from this resource as they are presented with the current thought and applications of nanoscience.Table of ContentsThe Bio–Nano Interface as an Emerging Trend in Assembling Multi-Functional Metal Nanoparticles; Redox Enzyme-Mimicking Nanomaterials: Classification, Activity Regulation Strategy and Biological Applications; Synthesis of P-Conjugated Coumarins and their derivatives for Supramolecular Applications; Emerging Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials as Electrocatalysts for Water-Splitting: Opportunities and Challenges; Ligand Manipulation towards Stable Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals; Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Advanced Flexible Lithium Ion Batteries; Role of Photosensitizers in enhancing the performance of Nanocrystalline TiO2 for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting; Metal–Organic Precursors for the Solventless Synthesis of Metallic and Metal Chalcogenide Nanoparticles; Porous Organic Polymers as an Emerging Platform for Photocatalysis; Two-Dimensional Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Royal Society of Chemistry Sustainable Nanotechnology
Book SynopsisNanotechnology is a promising technique that can facilitate sustainability across a wide range of areas. By fabricating materials into nanometre-scale, nanotechnology has facilitated an efficient, economically, and environmentally acceptable solution for waste treatment and energy production. This book illustrates how green nanotechnology is being used to promote sustainability, including applications in environmental remediation and energy optimization. First, a comprehensive discussion of the latest advances to address the global challenges in water purification, CO2 management, plastics issue, food waste valorisation, toxic chemical pollutes, and energy efficiency will be provided. This is followed by the new opportunities that have been created in the production of alternative renewable energy under the premise of low natural resource consumption and minuscule toxicity production. Offering an important reference for the research community to understand more about green nanotechnology and its applications in sustainable development and circular economy. The book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, sustainability, environmental science, and energy.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Nanotechnology and Sustainability;Green Nanotechnology for High-performance Impurity Detection and Water Treatment;Nanotechnology for CO2 Capture, Storage and Conversion;Nanotechnology for the Remediation of Plastic Wastes;Sustainable Nanomaterials for Pollutants Treatment;The Application of Nanomaterials in the Built Environment;Nanotechnology for Energy Storage and Efficiency;Nanocatalysis With Sustainability;Bio-refinery Through Nanotechnology;Nanotechnology Research for Alternative Renewable Energy
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Royal Society of Chemistry 2D Nanomaterials for CO2 Conversion into
Book SynopsisSince the discovery of graphene, two-dimensional nanomaterials including Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), Hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN), non-layered compounds, black phosphorous, and Xenes with large lateral dimensions, have emerged as promising candidates for heterogenous electrocatalysis owing to their exceptional physical, chemical, and electronic properties. The tremendous opportunities of using 2D nanomaterials in electrochemical CO2 reduction arises from their unique properties and vast number of applications. Covering the fundamentals, properties, and applications, all aspects of 2D nanomaterial composites within carbon dioxide conversion are discussed. The industrial scale-up and new challenges that exist in the field of electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide will also be presented. With chapters written by internationally recognized researchers, this state-of-the-art overview will serve the growing interest amongst academic and industrial researchers in understanding 2D nanomaterials composites, their hidden interfaces and nanoscale dispersion of the metal oxide with nanocomposites for specific uses in carbon dioxide conversion to chemicals for fuel applications. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in materials science, energy, and environmental science, as well as those in industry.Table of ContentsA Fundamental Approach Towards Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Chemicals and Fuels: Current Trends for CO2 Utilization Technologies;Synthesis and Characterization of Two Dimensional Materials;Synthesis of Two-dimensional Hybrid Materials, Unique Properties, and Challenges;CO2 Conversion to Chemicals and Fuel Cells Using Renewable Energy Sources;Two-dimensional Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 into Energy-rich Chemicals;Two-dimensional Based Hybrid Materials for CO2-to-fuels Electrochemical Conversion CO2 Process;Two-dimensional Nanomaterials Design and Reactor Engineering of Different Methods for CO2 Electrochemical Conversion Process;Photoelectrochemical CO2 Conversion Through the Utilization of Non-oxide Two-dimensional Nanomaterials;Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 into Energy-rich Chemicals by Two-dimensional Nanomaterials;Two-dimensional Based Hybrid Materials for Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 into Hydrocarbon Fuels;Catalytic Thermal Conversion of CO2 to Fuels Using Two-dimensional Nanomaterials;Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethane to Ethylene Over Two-dimensional Nanomaterials Catalysts Using CO2;A Comparative Study of 0D, 1D, and 2D Nanocatalysts Towards CO2 Conversion;CO2 Capture and Conversion Using Different Renewable Sources;CO2 Capture by Functionalized Two-dimensional Nanomaterials; Conversion of CO2 into Energy Dense Chemicals and the Commercialization Using Two-dimensional Nanomaterials as Catalysts
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Royal Society of Chemistry Anticorrosive Nanomaterials: Future Perspectives
Book SynopsisCorrosion causes permanent damage to metal surfaces and is a major global challenge, spanning numerous fields including industrial sectors, construction materials, and surface treatments for metallic cultural heritage preservation. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites can be used as effective alternative corrosion inhibitors in the place of traditional environmentally toxic substances. This book provides readers with an overview of the properties and applications of nanomaterials and nanocomposites as corrosion inhibitors. Chapters first cover the basics of nanomaterials and the features that make them useful candidates, before highlighting recent advances from across the field for industry-oriented challenges. With a focus on cutting-edge research, this book is a valuable resource for chemists, chemical engineers, material scientists and environmental chemists in both academia and industry who want to learn more about corrosion inhibitors and mechanisms.Table of ContentsCorrosion Applications of Nanomaterials (NMs); Nanocomposites: Introduction, Synthesis and Applications; An Overview of Corrosion; Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as Corrosion Inhibitors; Nanocontainers as Corrosion Inhibitors; Carbon Dots as Corrosion Inhibitors: Synthesis, Molecular Structures and Corrosion Inhibition; Gold and Gold Oxide as Corrosion Inhibitors; Anti-corrosive Applications of Iron, Copper and Titanium Oxides; Mesoporous Materials for Corrosion Protection of Metallic Compounds; Natural Fiber-based Nanocomposites as Corrosion Inhibitors; Nanocomposites as Steel Corrosion Inhibitors – The Journey So Far; Economics and Commercialization of Anticorrosive Nanomaterials
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Royal Society of Chemistry Environmental Nanopollutants: Sources,
Book SynopsisNanopollutants are nanoparticles that have escaped into the environment and can include engineered nanoparticles as well as nanoparticles that are products of degradation (e.g. nanoplastics) or other processes. As many of these particles are only recently developed or described there is still a lot to learn about where they come from, where they end up and what risks they pose to health and the environment. Offering a wide overview of the most recent research on these emerging contaminants, from the investigation of their sources and fate to the analytical developments for their detection and analysis, this book gives the reader a full picture of the global research on engineered and natural nanoparticles in the environment. Taking a forward-looking perspective with chapters on new nanopollutants, regulatory direction and occurrence in different environmental compartments, this book is a great resource for anyone working in environmental chemistry, nanoscience or environmental regulation.Table of ContentsOccurrence of ENPs and Nanoplastics in Different Environmental Compartments: An Overview;Radioactive Nano- and Microparticles Released from Fukushima Daiichi: Technical Challenges of Multiple Analytic Techniques;Biomass Burning in Southeast Asia and Influences on Atmospheric Nanoparticles;Investigation of Airborne Nanoparticles: The Focus on Analytical Chemistry;Phytoplankton Controls on the Transformations of Metal-containing Nanoparticles in an Aquatic Environment;The Composition of the Eco-corona Acquired by Micro- and Nanoscale Plastics Impacts on their Ecotoxicity and Interactions with Co-pollutants;Effects of Nanoplastics on Aquatic Organisms;Fate and Behaviour of Carbon Nanomaterials in the Aquatic Environment: A Case on Graphene and Graphene Oxide;Fate and Transport of Engineered Nanoparticles in Porous Media; Uptake, Accumulation, and Transformation of Metal-based Nanoparticles in Plants;Interaction of Nanoparticles with Environmental Pollutants;Sampling and Pre-treatment in Nanoparticle Analysis in Water;Separation Systems Coupled to ICP-MS for the Analysis of Metal-based Nanoparticles and Colloids;Single Particle Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: A Valuable Tool in Environmental Analysis;Stable Isotope Labelling and Tracing of Engineered Nanomaterials;Dosimetry and Imaging of Micro and Nanoparticles by Means of High Resolution Techniques;Imaging of Nanopollutants at a Sub-cellular Resolution by Nanoscale Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry;Study on Behaviour and Toxicology of Nanomaterials by Synchrotron Radiation Technology;The Challenge of the Analysis of Nanoplastics in the Environment: Current Status and Perspectives;European Union Legislation Addressing Environment, Health and Safety Aspects of Nanomaterials
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Royal Society of Chemistry Nanoparticles as Sustainable Environmental
Book SynopsisThe expanding use of nanoparticles in a wide range of applications has brought to light the need to adopt an integrated approach regarding their synthesis, use, recovery and handling. This book covers the intense research field of nanoparticle utilization as remediation agents for toxic pollutants, and pays special attention to their post-application recovery, the monitoring of their fate when released, and life cycle analysis. The reader may therefore evaluate the prospects and limitations of these technologies through the prism of sustainability demands. Several chapters summarize successful applications of single or multi-phase nanoparticles for drinking water purification, wastewater and gas-stream treatment and soil consolidation. Importantly, they evaluate the potential scale-up for real-world applications that need to compete with traditional treatment methods. However, the risk of uncontrolled release into the environment can be a significant drawback to the extended use of nanoparticles. For this reason, a detailed analysis is given to aspects of their post-use recycling and regeneration, determination of release pathways, risk assessment methods and life cycle evaluation studies, highlighting the importance of preventing the unintended release of nanoparticles into the environment. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone looking at the development of nanoparticles with a view to environmental remediation strategies.Table of ContentsApplications of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials in Bioremediation for Environmental Safety: An Overview;Nanomaterials: Double-edged Sword as Pollution Busters or Pollutants?;Soil Remediation Applications of Nanoparticles;Source, Remediation and Health Effects of Nanoparticles in Urban Air;Post-use Recovery of Nanoparticles;Fate of Nanoparticles in Soil and Water;Engineered Magnetic Nanoparticles as Environmental Remediation Agents;Risk Assessment of Large-scale Nanoparticle Uses;Multiphysics Simulation on Nanoparticle Environmental Paths and Recovery;LCA Applied to Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Advances and Challenges;Nanotoxicity Assessment of Engineering Nanoparticles;X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure Spectroscopy: A Structural Probe for Addressing Remediation Mechanisms Using Nanoadsorbents
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Royal Society of Chemistry Nanoscience: Volume 8
Book SynopsisThe publications in nanoscience cross conventional boundaries from chemistry to specialised areas of physics and nanomedicine. With such a vast landscape of material, careful distillation of the most important discoveries helps researchers find the key information. Nanoscience provides a critical and comprehensive assessment of the most recent research and opinion from across the globe. Topics covered in this volume include nanomaterials for electro-organic synthesis, porous organic polymers for CO2 reduction, nanoporous carbons and their potential energy storage applications and MOF derived nanostructures for heterogeneous catalysis. Appealing to anyone practising in nano-allied fields or wishing to enter the nano-world, this useful resource provides a succinct reference on recent developments in this area now and looking to the future.Table of ContentsNanomaterials in Electro-organic Synthesis; Porous Organic Polymers for CO2 Reduction; Recent Progress in Water Remediation and Dye Removal on One-dimensional Nanomaterials; Nanoporous Carbons and Their Potential Energy Storage Applications; Metal Organic Framework Derived Nanostructures for Heterogeneous Catalysis; Current Progress on the Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Medical, Environmental and Energy Applications; Solid-state Lithium Batteries: Progresses, Challenges, and Outlook; Nanotechnology for CO2 Reduction: Progress and Perspective; Synthesis of Onion-like Carbon Nanoparticles by Flame Pyrolysis; “Plug and Play” Diagnostic Systems with Optoelectronic Nanosensors; Nanotoxicity to Nanomedicine: Applications of Engineered Nanomaterials, Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
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Royal Society of Chemistry Nanoscience: Volume 9
Book SynopsisPublications in nanoscience cross conventional boundaries from chemistry to specialised areas of physics and nanomedicine. With such a vast landscape of material, careful distillation of the most important discoveries helps researchers find the key information. This volume provides a critical and comprehensive assessment of the most recent research and opinion from across the globe. Topics covered include single atom catalysts for water splitting, bacteriophages for nanotechnology, preparation of nanomaterials for scanning electrochemical techniques, noise spectrocopy of nanomaterials, and sustainable energy harvesting. Appealing to anyone practising in nano-allied fields or wishing to enter the nano-world, this useful resource provides a succinct reference on recent developments in this area now and looking to the future.Table of ContentsCarbon and boron based 2D nanomaterials: efficient lubricant additives;Precious metal–carbon framework materials for supercapacitors;Fundamentals of catalytic activities, recent progress, and perspectives in the oxygen reduction reaction;Recent developments and challenges in flexible electrochemical energy devices;Sustainable energy harvesting technologies with next-generation 3D magnetic nanostructures and nanocomposites;Engineering metal/metal oxide nanoparticles for photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction;Nanomaterials for dye degradation;Recent advances in single-atom catalysts for electrochemical water splitting;Low-frequency noise spectroscopy of nano materials;Nanotechnology for bacteriophages, bacteriophages for nanotechnology
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