Nanotechnology Books

Book SynopsisThis book will give a detailed description of different carbon based materials synthesis methods, characterization, and applications. It serves as a fundamental information source on the actual techniques and methodologies involved in carbon materials synthesis, such as CVD, plasma in liquids, fusion reactors, or frequency-doubled yttrium–aluminum– garnet (YAG) lasers. This book includes coverage of several categories of carbon materials, such as graphene, carbon fiber composites, functionalized carbons, and polyimides used for various applications, from microelectronic industry to slotted waveguide antennas.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Raman spectroscopy of chemically functionalized CVD graphene2. Applications of Graphite Materials in the Field of Electromagnetic Compatibility3. Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Materials for Antennas and Microwave Technologies4. Structural Design and Optimization of Slotted Waveguide Antenna Stiffened Structures Under Compressive Load5. The Influence of Azobenzene Content on Azopolyimides Capacity to Form Laser-Induced Surface Relief Gratings6. Structural Modifications of Polymers and Nanocomposites Synthesis by Pulsed Electrical Discharges in LiquidsIndex

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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers in detail digitally-driven methods for adding materials together to form parts. A conceptual overview of additive manufacturing is given, beginning with the fundamentals so that readers can get up to speed quickly. Well-established and emerging applications such as rapid prototyping, micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace manufacturing, rapid tooling and direct digital manufacturing are also discussed. This book provides a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing technologies as well as relevant supporting technologies such as software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration and other systems. Reflects recent developments and trends and adheres to the ASTM, SI and other standards; Includes chapters on topics that span the entire AM value chain, including process selection, software, post-processing, industrial drivers for AM, and more; Provides a broad range of technical questions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction and Basic Principles.- Chapter 2. Development of Additive Manufacturing Technology.- Chapter 3. Generalized Additive Manufacturing Process Chain.- Chapter 4. Vat Photopolymerization.- Chapter 5. Powder Bed Fusion.- Chapter 6. Material Extrusion.- Chapter 7. Material Jetting.- Chapter 8. Binder Jetting.- Chapter 9. Sheet Lamination.- Chapter 10. Directed Energy Deposition.- Chapter 11. Direct Write Technologies.- Chapter 12. Hybrid Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 13. The Impact of Low-Cost AM Systems.- Chapter 14. Material for Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 15. Guidelines for Process Selection.- Chapter 16. Post-processing.- Chapter 17. Software for Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 18. Direct Digital Manufacturing.- Chapter 19. Design for Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 20. Rapid Tooling.- Chapter 21. Industrial Drivers for AM Adoption.- Chapter 22. Business and Social Implications of AM.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on their experiences in successfully executing hundreds of MEMS development projects, the authors present the first practical guide to navigating the technical and business challenges of MEMS product development, from the initial concept stage all the way to commercialization. The strategies and tactics presented, when practiced diligently, can shorten development timelines, help avoid common pitfalls, and improve the odds of success, especially when resources are limited. MEMS Product Development illuminates what it really takes to develop a novel MEMS product so that innovators, designers, entrepreneurs, product managers, investors, and executives may properly prepare their companies to succeed.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Understanding global silicon wafer manufacturing infrastructure.- Stages of development.- MEMS parameter sensitivity models.- Co-development of control and readout electronics.- Process integration.- Planning for test and data gathering.- Planning for package integration.- Mask layout.- Documentation.- Opportunity analysis.- Operational requirements.- MEMS product cost modeling.- Timeline planning.- When is the right time to move to a production facility?.- Finding foundry and supply chain vendors.- Transferring technology for production.- Quality control requirements.- Managing a global supply chain.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers nanostructure materials for application as supercapacitors. It highlights the properties that make them ideal for energy storage applications. It reports approaches on their electronic, electrical, thermal properties to increase their specific surfaces in order to improve their electrical storage capacities. This book consolidates information on synthesis, characterization and application for supercapacitors with detailed characterization, mechanistic approaches and theoretical consideration. The progress in experimental and theoretical studies on various properties of nanomaterials and its polymer and other composites are described in detail.Table of ContentsPart 1: Fundamentals of Supercapacitors Chapter 1: Supercapacitors: An Introduction Chapter 2: Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors Chapter 3: Pseudocapacitors Chapter 4: Hybrid Capacitors Chapter 5: Characterization Methods for Supercapacitors Chapter 6: Life Cycle Analysis of Supercapacitors Part 2: Nanostructured Materials for Supercapacitors Chapter 7: Activated Carbon Chapter 8: Carbon Nanotubes Chapter 9: Graphene Chapter 10: Transition Metal Oxides Chapter 11: Chalcogenides and Phosphides Chapter 12: Conducting Polymers Part 3: Templated Nanostructured Carbon Materials for Supercapacitors Chapter 13: Mesoporous Carbon Chapter 14: Microporous Carbon Chapter 15: Macroporous Carbon Chapter 16: Carbon Nanofiber Chapter 17: Carbon Aerogels Part 4: Nanostructured Hybrid Materials for Supercapacitors Chapter 18: Carbon-based Nano Composites Chapter 19: Metal Oxides based Nano Composites Chapter 20: Chalcogenides based Nano Composites Chapter 21: Conducting Polymers based Nano Composites Chapter 22: Other Nanocomposites Part 5: Electrolytes for Supercapacitors Chapter 23: Aqueous Electrolytes Chapter 24: Non-aqueous Electrolytes Chapter 25: Solid-State or Quasi-Solid-State Electrolytes Chapter 26: Redox-Active Electrolytes Part 6: Supercapacitors: Future Outlooks and Challenges Chapter 27: Flexibles Supercapacitors Chapter 28: Nanosupercapacitors Chapter 29: Supercapacitors: Lab to Industry Chapter 30: Future Direction and Challenges in Supercapacitors

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Book SynopsisPreface.- 1 State of the art of Nanotechnology.- 2 Miniturization Lab on chip point of care applications.- 3 Lab on a chip Nano devices for Medical Diagnosis.- 4 Point of care nanosensors for the diagnosis and management.- 5 Lab on a chip nanodiagnostic devices for infectious diseases.- 6 Recent Trends in the Nanotechnology based Point of Care Tests System for Infectious Diseases.- 7 Recent Trends in the Nanotechnology based Point of Care Tests System for Infectious Diseases.- 8 Artificial sensory organs to treat and improve the lifestyle of mankind.- 9 An overview of the development in nanomaterial based sensors for environmental applications and diagnostic devices.- 10 Magnetoresistance based nano-sensors.- 11 Application on Magnetic Nanomaterials as Biosensors.- 12 Nanomaterials Based Field Effect Transistor for Sensing Applications.- 13 Nanominiaturization for environmental applications.- 14 Miniaturized devices for waste water management.- 15 Future perspective of miniaturization lab-on-chip for environmental application.- 16 Nanoremediation: Miniature Technology for Sustainable Environment.- 17 Miniaturization Lab on Chip for Energy Applications.- 18 Miniaturization on chip Nano Energy applications.- 19 Nano Materials in Energy Sectors Tool for Green Technology.- 20 Nano structured Electronic Devices for Energy Conversion and Storage.- 21 Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) metal oxide nanocomposite materials: synthesis and applications.- 22 Health, Environmental and Socio economic Risks of Nanomaterials and Miniaturization Technology.- 23 Future prospective of Nanotechnology in miniaturization technology.- Index.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1 Nanomedicine Approaches in Oral Cancer: From Diagnosis to Therapy.- Chapter 2 Navigating Safety and Toxicity Challenges in Nanomedicine: Strategies, Assessment, and Mitigation.- Chapter 3 Nanomedicine's role in the COVID-19 vaccine development and optimization.- Chapter 4 Nanomedicine's Transformative Role in Advancing Cancer Treatment.- Chapter 5 Fabrication of Advanced Nanohybrid Materials and their Deployment in Electrochemical Sensing of Diverse Analytes.- Chapter 6  Nanomedicine: Bridging Nanoscience Innovations with Healthcare Solutions.- Chapter 7 Recent Advances in Nanotechnology for Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer.- Chapter 8 Nanomedicine in Targeted Drug Delivery: Precision Therapeutics for Personalized Medicine.- Chapter 9 Nanomedicine in cardiovascular diseases: Diagnostic and therapeutic innovations for better health.- Chapter 10 Employing nano-extracellular vesicles (NEVs) as a potent therapy in ameliorating bone loss in Osteoporosis.- Chapter 11 Nanocellulose Scaffolds for Skin Tissue Engineering.- Chapter 12 Navigating Infectious Challenges: The Nanomedicine Era.- Chapter 13 Defining Nanomedicine Qualities for Optimal Therapeutic Applications.- Chapter 14 Theranostic Potential of Nanomaterials in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Insights into Biosensing, Drug Delivery & Tissue Engineering.- Chapter 15 Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: Ethical, Legal and Social Considerations in Nanomedicine.- Chapter 16 Exploring Nanomedicine Ventures and Latest Developments in Clinical Trials.- Chapter 17 Theranostics: Integrated Diagnostics and Therapy Using Nanomedicine.- Chapter 18 Navigating the nanoscale frontier: an in-depth introduction to the world of nanomedicine.

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Nanotechnology.- Applicability of Nanomaterials in Agriculture.- Cellular uptake mechanism of nanomaterials in plants.- Application of nanotechnology in bio-fortification.- Nanotechnology in Crop Protection.- Innovative Nanotechnology in CRISPR-Based Crop Genome Editing.- Pesticide & Herbicide and Nontechnology Application.- Nano-sensors for soil and nutrients analytics.- Nanotechnology-based impacts on agricultural soils.- Deciphering the impact of nanoparticles on microbiomes of soils and plants.- Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture.- Nano-materials for post-harvest management.- Nano-preservation in Agriculture.- Nano-based Drug Delivery Systems in Plants.- Nano-formulation for agriculture applicability.- Role of green synthesized Nanoparticles in agriculture technology.- Chemically engineered nanoparticles and their role in agriculture.- Regulatory and Ethical Concerns of Nanotechnology in agriculture.- Emerging applications and future trends of agri-nanotechnology.

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction to Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Methodologies.- 2. Nanoscale Materials and Their Properties.- 3. Plant Nanoparticle Interactions: Mechanisms and Dynamics.- 4. Uptake and Transport of Nanoparticles in Plants.- 5. Accumulation of Nanoparticles in Plants.- 6. Biological Impacts of Nanoparticle in Plant System.- 7. Nanotoxicology in Plant systems.- 8. Carbon nanomaterials in Plant Nanotechnology.- 9. Quantum Dots in Plant Systems.- 10. Mesoporous Nanoparticles Applications in Agriculture.- 11. Liposomes in Plant Nanotechnology.- 12. Dendrimers in Plant Nanotechnology.- 13. Nanogels Applications in Nutrient Delivery and Plant Growth Promotion.- 14. Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials in Plant Science.- 15. Imaging and Spectroscopic Methods for Analyzing Nanoparticle-Plant Interactions.- 16. In Vivo Infiltration Techniques for Nanoparticle Delivery Research.- 17. Emerging Tools and Technologies in Plant Nanotechnology.

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Book SynopsisNanobionics: An Innovative Drive Towards Sustainable Agriculture.- Application and Future Prospective of Nanomaterials Towards Nano bionics.- Nanobionics and Nanomaterials: Impact on Soil Microbial Community and Functions.- Role of Nanobionics as Fertilizer in Horticulture.- Nanomaterials Based Agrochemicals Delivery: An Advanced Approach for Sustainable Agriculture.- Prospecting the Significance of Nanobionics in Crop Improvement.- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for the Delivery of Agrochemicals.- Concern and Outputs of Nano-Enabled Agricultural Strategies on Food Quality.- Emerging Trends in Nanobionics for Endurable Agriculture.- Nano-fertilizer for Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Comprehensive Patent Analysis for Sustainable Soil Management Practices.- Biosafety and Regulatory Aspects of Nano-bionics in Agriculture and Allied Field.- Nano(bio)sensor Technologies: Fostering the Renaissance of Horticulture.- Interaction, Toxicity, and the Fate of Biosynthesized Nanoparticles in the Agroecosystem.- Harnessing Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agriculture: Unveiling Plant-Nanoparticle Interactions and Crop Improvement.- Advancing Food Science from Field to Fork: The Role of Nanobionics in Enhancing Safety, Quality, and Sustainability.

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Book Synopsis1. Nanotechnology Era: Nanomaterial Green Synthesis.- 2. Prospects and Hurdles in Agricultural Nanotechnology.- 3. Green Chemistry Approaches in Nanotechnology.- 4. Biological Synthesis of Nanomaterials.- 5. Microbial routes for nanoparticle synthesis.- 6. Green Nanotechnology for Sustainable Ecosystems.- 7. Non-biological green approaches for nanoparticle synthesis.- 8. Biocompatibility of green nanomaterials.- 9. Green chemistry approaches for sustainable synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials.- 10. Green chemistry approaches for sustainable synthesis of organic nanomaterials.- 11. Green chemistry approaches for sustainable synthesis of polymeric nanomaterials.- 12. Recyclability and reusability of green-synthesized nanoparticles.- 13. Life Cycle Assessment of Nanomaterials.- 14. Top down approaches of nanomaterial synthesis.- 15. Bottom up approaches in nanomaterial synthesis.

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Book Synopsis1. Manufacturing methods for microfluidic devices using microscale physics.- 2. A brief introduction to Micro-electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and the process of manufacturing them.- 3. Bio MEMS.- 4. Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Based Microfluidic Devices for Biomedical Applications (micropumps).- 5. Integration of biosensors and microfluidics and their application.

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction to Nanotechnology in Modern Agriculture.- 2. Nanoparticle Synthesis and Modification for Plant Applications.- 3. Nanoencapsulation of Agricultural Inputs.- 4. Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management.- 5. Nanosensors for Monitoring Plant Health.- 6. Nanotechnology for Soil Improvement and Plant Nutrition.- 7. Nanofertilizers for Precision Agriculture.- 8. Nanoparticle-Based Delivery Systems for Plant Nutrients and Stress Mitigation.- 9. Engineered Nanomaterials for Abiotic and Biotic Stress Tolerance in Plants.- 10. Nanotechnology Application in Crop Improvement.- 11. Nanoparticles for Crop Protection.- 12. Nanotechnology in Crop Breeding and Genetics.- 13. Nanoscale Nutrient Delivery for Hydroponics and Aeroponics.- 14. Nanotechnology applications in modern agriculture.- 15. Biosafety and Environmental Impact Assessment of Nanopesticides.- 16. Sustainable Agriculture and the Role of Nanotechnology.- 17. Ethical and Environmental Considerations in Plant Nanotechnology.- 18. Current trends of Nanoparticles in Insect Pest Management.- 19. Nanotechnology Solutions for Post-Harvest Challenges.- 20. Nanomaterials for Enhancing Fruit Yield and Quality.

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Book SynopsisPoly(lactic acid) blends in biomedical applications.- Poly(hydroxybutyrate)-based blends for potential medical applications.- Fully biobased polymer blend of polyamide and Poly(vinylcatechol) engineering applications.- Polylactide nanofibers/nano-TiO2 blends on biorecognition of anticancer drug daunorubicin Application.- Application of Nano ZnO - Blended Polymeric Membrane.- Oil palm starch with nano-silicon dioxide as binder for particle board.- PLA and silicone rubber blends films for packaging applications.- Thermoplastic starch based LLDPE films for active packaging.- Poly(methyl methacrylate)/polyphosphate blends for optical applications.- Poly(vinyl alcohol)/starch blend with nano silver for antibacterial applications.- Heat sealable soluble soybean polysaccharide/gelatin blend edible films for food packaging applications.- Amphiphilic alginate fiber blends for biomedical application.- Biodegradable polymers and green-based antimicrobial packaging applications.- Poly(lactic acid)/poly(vinyl acetate-co-vinyl alcohol) blends as biodegradable food packaging applicaitons.

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Book SynopsisAn Introduction to mRNA Vaccines in Cancer Nanomedicine.- Machine-Learning Enhanced In Silico Screening: A Methodological Approach.- Supervised Machine Learning Implementation & Results.- Semi-Supervised Machine Learning Implementation & Results.- Discussion of Modeling Techniques, Practical Implications, and Prospective Developments.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials.- Principles and Methods of Green Synthesis.- Green Nanomaterials - An Agriculture and Circular Economy Alternative.- Green nanomaterials: Mechanisms of Action in Plant Systems.- Plant Stress.- Soil Interaction and Health.- Green Synthesized Nanofertilizers and Plant Growth Promoters.- Green Synthesized Nanotechnology in Pest and Disease Management.- Sustainable Nanofertilizers and Plant Nutrition.- Post-Harvest Applications of Green Synthesized Nanomaterials.- Environmental and Ecotoxicological Impact.- Ensuring Safe Nanotechnology: A Biosafety and Regulatory Perspective.- Economic and Sustainability Aspects.- Circular Economy Principles.- Circular Economy and Sustainability.- Sustainability and Economics.- Innovative Applications in Sustainable Agriculture.

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Book SynopsisMolecular Dynamics studies in the Pursuit of Excellent Artificial Metalloenzymes.- Enzyme-Polymer Hybrids for Chemoenzymatic Catalysis.- Metal Nanoparticles Biohybrids as Efficient Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents.- Enzyme-Like Activity Artificial Metalloenzymes.- Noncanonical amino acids in the design of artificial metalloenzymes.- Catalysis in Protein Cages.- Lignin- and Cellulose-Based Materials as Potential Platforms for Enzyme Immobilization.- Insights into the Development of Artificial Metalloenzymes.

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Book SynopsisAre electrochemical methods like asking the crystal ball? Once you read this book about electrochemistry on the micro- and nanoscale, you know it better.　This textbook presents the essentials of electrochemical theory, sheds light on the instrumentation, including details on the electronics, and in the second part, discusses a wide variety of classical and advanced methods. The third part of the book covers how to apply the techniques for selected aspects of material science, microfabrication, nanotechnology, MEMS, NEMS, and energy applications. With this book, you will be able to successfully apply the methods in the fields of sensors, neurotechnology, biomedical engineering, and electrochemical energy systems. Undergraduate or Master students can read the book linearly as a comprehensive textbook. For Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers as well as for researchers in industry, the book will help by its clear structure to get fast answers from a specific section. The detailed understanding of the methods helps the reader successfully apply electrochemistry, especially at the micro- and nanoscale. Selected aspects illustrate the application of electrochemical methods in the fields of sensors, neurotechnology, biomedical engineering, and electrochemical energy systems.

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Book SynopsisWith nanotechnology being a relatively new field, the questions regarding safety and ethics are steadily increasing with the development of the research. This book aims to give an overview on the ethics associated with employing nanoscience for products with everyday applications. The risks as well as the regulations are discussed, and an outlook for the future of nanoscience on a manufacturer’s scale and for the society is provided. Handbook of Nanoethics is perfect for , academicians and scientist, as well as all other industry professionals and researchers. It is a good introduction for newcomers in the field who do not want to dive deep into the details but are eager to understand the ethical challenges and possible solution related to nanotechnology and ethics.

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Book SynopsisFIB Nanostructures reviews a range of methods, including milling, etching, deposition, and implantation, applied to manipulate structures at the nanoscale. Focused Ion Beam (FIB) is an important tool for manipulating the structure of materials at the nanoscale, and substantially extends the range of possible applications of nanofabrication. FIB techniques are widely used in the semiconductor industry and in materials research for deposition and ablation, including the fabrication of nanostructures such as nanowires, nanotubes, nanoneedles, graphene sheets, quantum dots, etc. The main objective of this book is to create a platform for knowledge sharing and dissemination of the latest advances in novel areas of FIB for nanostructures and related materials and devices, and to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field and directions for further research. Chapters written by leading scientists throughout the world create a fundamental bridge between focused ion beam and nanotechnology that is intended to stimulate readers' interest in developing new types of nanostructures for application to semiconductor technology. These applications are increasingly important for the future development of materials science, energy technology, and electronic devices. The book can be recommended for physics, electrical engineering, and materials science departments as a reference on materials science and device design.Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: Focused Ion Beam (FIB) technology for micro and nanoscale fabricationsChapter 2: Epitaxial ferroelectric nanostructures fabricated by FIB millingChapter 3: Low current focused-ion-beam milling for freestanding nanomaterial characterizationChapter 4: Focused ion beam milling of carbon nanotube yarns and Bucky-papers: Correlating their internal structure with their macro-propertiesChapter 5: Nanoscale electrical contacts grown by Focused-Ion-Beam (FIB) Induced DepositionChapter 6: Metal induced crystallization of focused ion beam induced deposition for functional patterned ultrathin nanocarbonChapter 7: Deterministic Fabrication of Micro- and Nano-Structures by Focused Ion BeamChapter 8: Application of ion beam processes to scanning probe microscopyChapter 9: Fabrication of needle-shaped specimens containing sub-surface nanostructures for Electron TomographyChapter 10: Fabrication technique of deformation carriers (gratings and speckle patterns) with FIB for micro/nano-scale deformation measurementChapter 11: Controlled Quantum Dot Formation on Focused Ion Beam patterned GaAs SubstratesChapter 12: Development of Functional Metallic Glassy Materials by FIB and Nano-imprint TechnologiesChapter 13: Nanostructured Materials Driven by Dielectrophoresis on Nanoelectrods Patterned by Focused Ion BeamChapter 14: Focused Ion Beam Assisted Nano-Scale Processing and Thermoelectrical CharacterizationChapter 15: FIB design for Nanofluidic applicationsChapter 16: FIB Patterning of Stainless Steel for the Development of Nano-Structured Stent Surfaces for Cardiovascular ApplicationsChapter 17: Evaluation of damages induced by Ga+ focused ion beam in piezoelectric nanostructuresChapter 18: Instabilities in Focused Ion Beam-patterned nanostructuresChapter 19: Nanostructures by mass-separated FIB Index

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Book SynopsisThis multi-authored book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in porous CO2 capture materials, including ionic liquid–derived carbonaceous adsorbents, porous carbons, metal-organic frameworks, porous aromatic frameworks, micro porous organic polymers. It also reviews the sorption techniques such as cyclic uptake and desorption reactions and membrane separations. In each category, the design and fabrication, the comprehensive characterization, the evaluation of CO2 sorption/separation and the sorption/degradation mechanism are highlighted. In addition, the advantages and remaining challenges as well as future perspectives for each porous material are covered.This book is aimed at scientists and graduate students in such fields as separation, carbon, polymer, chemistry, material science and technology, who will use and appreciate this information source in their research. Other specialists may consult specific chapters to find the latest, authoritative reviews.Dr. An-Hui Lu is a Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, China.Dr. Sheng Dai is a Corporate Fellow and Group Leader in the Chemical Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, USA.Table of ContentsIonic Liquid-Derived Carbonaceous Adsorbents for CO2 Capture.- Porous Carbons for Carbon Dioxide Capture.- Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 Capture.- Carbon Dioxide Capture in Porous Aromatic Frameworks.- Microporous Organic Polymers for Carbon Dioxide Capture.- CO2 capture via cyclic calcination and carbonation reactions.- Functionalized inorganic membranes for high temperature CO2/N2 separation.

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Book SynopsisThis book fills a gap between many of the basic solid state physics and materials sciencebooks that are currently available. It is written for a mixed audience of electricalengineering and applied physics students who have some knowledge of elementaryundergraduate quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. This book, based on asuccessful course taught at MIT, is divided pedagogically into three parts: (I) ElectronicStructure, (II) Transport Properties, and (III) Optical Properties. Each topic is explainedin the context of bulk materials and then extended to low-dimensional materials whereapplicable. Problem sets review the content of each chapter to help students to understandthe material described in each of the chapters more deeply and to prepare them to masterthe next chapters.Table of ContentsCrystal Lattices in Real and Reciprocal Space.- Electronic Properties of Solids.- Weak and Tight Binding Approximations for Simple Solid State Models.- Examples of Energy Bands in Solids.- Effective Mass Theory.- Lattice Vibrations.- Basic Transport Phenomena.- Thermal Transport.- Electron and Phonon Scattering.- Magneto-transport Phenomena.- Transport in Low Dimensional Systems.- Two Dimensional Electron Gas, Quantum Wells & Semiconductor Superlattices.- Magneto-Oscillatory and Other Effects Associated with Landau Levels.- The Quantum Hall Effect (QHE).- Review of Fundamental Relations for Optical Phenomena.- Drude Theory–Free Carrier Contribution to the Optical Properties.- Interband Transitions.- Absorption of Light in Solids.- Optical Properties of Solids Over a Wide Frequency Range.- Impurities and Excitons.- Luminescence and Photoconductivity.- Optical Study of Lattice Vibrations.

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Book Synopsisnanocomposite materials with improved sensing properties.- nanomaterials in quantum sensing and technology.- graphene and carbon nanotubes for sensor applications.- nano-based novel chemical and biological sensors.- nanotechnological advances towards remote sensors.- advanced nanotechnological approaches for early detection of CBRN agents.- defence against CBRN agents based on advanced nanotechnological approaches.- quantum approaches towards cyber security.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Bioprocess Engineering and Technology (ICABET 2020). The book covers all aspects of bioprocesses, especially related to fermentation technology, food technology, environmental biotechnology, and sustainable energy. Along with this primary theme, the focus is on recent advances in bioprocessing research such as biosensors, micro-reactors, novel separation techniques, bioprocess control, bio-safety, advanced techniques for waste to wealth generation, and nanobiotechnology. This contents are divided according to the major themes of the conference: (i) Fermentation Technology and Bioreactor, (ii) Food Pharmaceuticals and Health care, (iii) Environment and Agriculture, and (iv) Sustainable Energy. This book is intended to help students, researchers, and industry professionals acquire knowledge on innovative technologies and recent advancements in the field of bioprocess engineering and technology.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisNanotechnology in Food Industry: Current status and Future trends.- Introduction to Nanobiosensors in the Food Industry: Necessity.- Emerging Technologies in Nanobiosensor Design and Principles.- Nanobiosensors application in Food Food Production and Processing.- Emerging Trends in Nanobiosensors Developments for Quality Control, Nutrients Retainibility and Freshness Assessment.- Nanobiosensors for Food Pathogen Detection: Trends and Limitations. Development of Nanobiosensors for Allergen Detection in Food Products.- Efficient Strategies for Detecting Food Contaminants using Nanobiosensors.- Application of Nanobiosensors for the Detection of Pesticides in Raw and Processed Food.- Nanobiosensors for Detection of Heavy Metals in Food.- New Insights onNanobiosensors Applications for Evaluating the Presence of Chemical and Adulterants in Foods.- Nanobiosensors for Microbial Contaminants and their Impacts on the Food Industry.- Food Packaging and Nanobiosensors: Friends or Foe.- Nanobiosensors for Food Storage and Supply Chain Management.- Techno-economical Aspects andNanobiosensors in Food Industry.- Advancements in Nanobiosensors for Sustainable Food Production to support Circular Economy.- Challenges and Limitations in Nanobiosensor Implementation in Food Sector.

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Nanoengineering in Agroecosystem Management.- Plant-Based Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles for agroecosystem.- Bionanomaterial Synthesis from Agricultural Waste.- Nano sensors for Agroecosystem Monitoring.- Interactions, toxicity, and the fate of nanoparticles in agroecosystems.- Nano-seed science for revolutionizing the seed industry.- Nano-fertilizers for plant nutrition.- Nano-biofertilizers for sustainable soil management.- Nanobiosensors for detection of soil health.- Efficacy of nano-herbicides in weed management of cereals.- Nano-pesticides for controlling polyphagous pests.- Nanosensors for detection of plant pathogens.- Alleviation of salt, drought, nutrient, and other plant-affecting stresses through nanoparticles.- Removal of environmental pollutants through smart nanohybrids.- A carbon-based nanocomposite for environmental cleaning.- Nanosensors for detection of heavy metals/pollutants in plants and soil.- Risk assessment, and regulatory policies for nanoparticles in relation to agricultural practices.- Nanoparticles in Plant Growth and Health.

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Book Synopsis1. Utilization of Yarosite Minerals on LaFeO3: Synthesis, Properties, and its Development as Ethanol Gas Sensors.-  2. Gas Sensor: An overview.- 3. Detection of hazardous chemicals and heavy metals through metal oxides and graphene based electrodes.- 4. Breath analyser and toxic gas detection sensor design by using nano-material multi-layered structure.- 5. Metal oxides nanostructures as biological nano-sensors for the detection ofUrea and Glucose.

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Book Synopsis1. An overview of inflammatory diseases.- 2. Smart Nanomaterials and Nanocarriers: Basic Properties and formulation strategies.- 3. Application of nanomaterials in nanomedicine.- 4. Surface modification, functionalization and bioconjugation of nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery.- 5. Nanomaterial-based drug delivery system in targeting inflammatory disorders.- 6. Nanomaterials application for diagnosis and treatment of common inflammatory disorders.- 7. Nanotechnology-based Therapeutic Approaches for the Management of Osteoarthritis.- 8. Emergence of Nanomaterials in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis.

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Book SynopsisContaminants and soil-crop plant systems.- Emerging soil contaminants and their persistence in crop plants, soil, and environments.- Nanofertilizers in improving soil quality and crop plant growth.- Use of phytoremediation in improving soil status.- Cadmium: uptake, toxicity and tolerance in crop plants and management of Cd-contaminated soil.- Lead: uptake, toxicity and tolerance in crop plants and management of Pb-contaminated soil .- Mercury: uptake, toxicity and tolerance in crop plants and management of Hg-contaminated soil.- Arsenic: uptake, toxicity and tolerance in crop plants and management of As-contaminated soil.-  Zinc: uptake, toxicity and tolerance in crop plants and management of Zn-contaminated soil.- Nickel: uptake, toxicity and tolerance in crop plants and management of Ni-contaminated soil.- Silicon: uptake, toxicity and tolerance in crop plants and management of Si-contaminated soil.- Exploring genetic and molecular methods to induce crop plant tolerance under various contamination.- Biological tools for improving crop plant growth under contaminants.- Understanding the impact of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides stress for crop plant growth and production.- Combined impact of heavy metal and oil sludge on crop plant growth, physiology, and contaminant removal.- Mitigating metal-induced toxicity in crop plants using PGPR.- Understanding physiological and biochemical pathways responsible for stress tolerance mechanisms in crop plants.- Managing defence mechanisms in crop plants using phytohormones under contaminants.- Managing defence mechanisms in crop plants using nutrients under contaminants.- Managing defence mechanisms in crop plants using nanomaterials under contaminants.- Improving crop plants production under stressed-soils using poly-omics techniques and transcriptomic analysis.- Safety issues associated with the usesof micro and nano contaminants.

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction of Nanotechnology and nanomaterials.- 2. Introduction of Analytical Chemistry.- 3. Characterization Methods of Nanomaterials.- 4. Electrochemical Characterization.- 5. Genomics.- 6. Microbiology.- 7. Proteomics.- 8. Animal cell culture techniques.- 9. In-vitro biology assay on cell-lines.- 10. Drug formulation dosage.- 11. Basic cosmetics.- 12. Writing of Academic Report.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Nanobiosensors for Precision Agrobiotechnology.- Chapter 2. Optical Nanobiosensors in Precision Agriculture.- Chapter 3. Calorimetric Nanobiosensors: Revolutionizing Precision Agriculture for Sustainable Crop Management.- Chapter 4. Immuno-Nanobiosensors in Precision Agriculture: Methods and Applications.- Chapter 5. Enzymatic Nanobiosensors in Precision Agriculture: Methods and Applications.- Chapter 6. Apta-Nanobiosensors in Precision Agriculture: Methods and Applications.- Chapter 7. Nanobiosensors for Precision Plant Disease Management.- Chapter 8. Nanobiosensors in Plant Environmental Stress Management: Methods and Current Achievements.- Chapter 9. Nanobiosensors: Advanced Detection and Monitoring of Plant Hormones.- Chapter 10. Nanobiosensors for Detecting and Monitoring Soil Conditions.- Chapter 11. Nanobiosensors for Precision Fertilizer Management.- Chapter 12. Nanobiosensors for Precision Pesticide Management.- Chapter 13. Nanobiosensors for Real-Time and High-Resolution Crop Monitoring.- Chapter 14. Regulations and Ethical Considerations for Nanotechnology in Agri-Food Applications.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Agriculture.- Synthesis, Properties and Characterization Techniques for Copper-Based Nanomaterials.- Environmental Impacts of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Agriculture.- Toxicity and Safety Concerns of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Agriculture.- Synthesis and application of Copper nanofungicides.- Role of Copper nanomaterials for pesticide detection.- Applications of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Crop Production.- Use of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Organic Agriculture.- Role of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Soil Remediation.- Use of Copper-Based Nanomaterials for Nutrient Delivery and Uptake.- Copper-Based Nanomaterials for Enhanced Photosynthesis and Light Harvesting.- Use of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Seed Germination and Plant Growth.- Copper-Based Nanomaterials for Control of Plant Pathogens and Diseases.- Use of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Post-Harvest Management.- Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Agricultural Wastewater Treatment.- Use of copper nanomaterials against nematodes.- Effect of Copper-Based Nanomaterials on Soil Microbial Communities.- Copper-Based Nanomaterials for Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming.- Future Prospects of Copper-Based Nanomaterials in Agriculture.

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Book SynopsisNanobiotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture.- Importance of post-harvesting management.- Current postharvest management approaches.- Nanobiotechnology for Intelligent Delivery Systems.- Nanomaterials as an effective way of postharvest management of fruits.- Nanotechnological applications in the postharvest management of vegetables.- Nanobiotechnology for Integrated Postharvest Disease Management.- Improvement in packaging materials to postharvest loss reduction.- Toxicity concerns of nanoparticles.- Nanobiotechnology for smart and intelligent packaging.- Nanobiotechnology in the labeling of postharvest products.- Safety of Horticultural by nanobiotechnology.- Use of nano-biosensors in postharvest management.- Nano-packaging in postharvest fruits and vegetables.- Nano-coatings in postharvest fruits and vegetables.- Nanotechnology and value chain addition.- Reducing postharvest waste using nanotechnology.- Nanotechnology as alternative postharvest control methods.- Emerging trends in postharvest management: future perspectives.- Nanomaterials approach for improving of value chain industry.

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Book SynopsisSignificance of nanoparticles to modulate crop responses at physiological, biochemical, metabolic, cellular, and molecular levels under abiotic stress conditions.- Role of metal and metal-oxide in agricultural crops salinity stress adaptation and mitigation.- Role of metal and metal-oxide in agricultural crops drought stress adaptation and mitigation.- Role of metal and metal-oxide in agricultural crops heavy metal stress adaptation and mitigation.- Role of metal and metal-oxide in agricultural crops mineral nutrient deficiency stress adaptation and mitigation.- Role of metal and metal-oxide in agricultural crops extreme temperatures stress adaptation and mitigation.- Role of metal and metal-oxide in agricultural crops flooding stress adaptation and mitigation.- Role of metal and metal-oxide in agricultural crops Ultraviolet (UV) radiation stress adaptation and mitigation.- Nanoparticles crosstalk or interaction with phytohormones for agricultural crops flooding stress adaptation and mitigation.- Nanoparticles crosstalk or interaction with gasotransmitters or signaling molecules for agricultural crops flooding stress adaptation and mitigation.- Nanoparticles crosstalk or interaction with beneficial microorganisms for agricultural crops flooding stress adaptation and mitigation.- Comparative evolution of the crop performance due to exposure of chemically and green synthesized nanoparticles under abiotic stress situation.- Interaction of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and nanoparticles in a soil matrix for enhanced plant growth and production under abiotic stress situation.- Changes in crop plants gene expression in response to nanoparticles exposure under abiotic stress situation.- Crop plants proteomic study on the effects of nanoparticles exposure under abiotic stress situation.- Specific physiological and molecular response of nanoparticles exposure to crop plants.- Long-term effects nanoparticles, safety concerns and optimal application methods of NPs in agricultural crops.

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Book SynopsisCarbon-based nanomaterials synthesis and their various applications in agricultural sectors.- Carbon nanomaterials for healthier crop plant growth and enhanced yield.- Crop plants' physiological features and their performance under exposure to carbon nanomaterials.- Biochemical and molecular response of crop plants exposed to carbon nanomaterials.- Positive and negative impact of carbon-based nanomaterials on plant growth performance.- Proteomic study on the effects of carbon-based nanomaterials on crop plants.- Carbon-based nanomaterials and gene expression in crop plants.- Enhancement of seed germination of important crop plant species using carbon-based nanomaterials.- Influence of carbon-based nanomaterials on cell toxicity, nutritional and active compound accumulation in crop plant system.- Carbon-based nanosensors in agricultural practices.- Carbon nanosensors for herbicides detection.- Role of carbon-based nanomaterials in crop plants drought stress management.- Role of carbon-based nanomaterials in crop plants salinity stress management.- Role of carbon-based nanomaterials in crop plants temperature/heat stress management.- Role of carbon-based nanomaterials in crop plants nutrients stress management.- Role of carbon-based nanomaterials in biotic stresses management.- Carbon-based nanomaterials in crop plant diseases management.- Role of carbon-based nanomaterials as bactericides and fungicides in an agricultural system.- Impact of carbon-based nanomaterials on plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and sustainable agricultural crop plant production.- Impact of carbon-based nanomaterials on soil microbiomes and associated activities.- Impact of carbon-based nanomaterials in tissue culture medium and plant growth performance.- Risk assessment and regulatory decision-making for carbon-based nanomaterial use in agriculture sectors.- Ethical aspects related to the use of carbon-based nanomaterials in agriculture practices.

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Book Synopsis1. Plant response to gold nanoparticles in terms of growth, development, production and protection An overview.- 2. Beneficial and adverse effects of Au-NPs on plant.- 3. Genotoxicity of gold nanoparticles in plants and underlying mechanisms.- 4. Effect of gold nanoparticles on seed germination, plant growth and plant protection.- 5. Gold nanocomposites for improved plant-soil system and underlying mechanism.- 6. Proteomic insights into the impact of Au-NPs on plants under abiotic stress.- 7. Beneficial and adverse effects of gold nanoparticles on rhizosphere biology.- 8. Beneficial and adverse effects of Au-NPs on plant.

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Book Synopsis1. Plant response to silver nanoparticles in terms of growth, development, production, and protection: an overview.- 2. Beneficial and adverse effects of silver nanoparticles on plant.- 3. Beneficial and adverse effects of silver nanoparticles on rhizosphere biology.- 4. Genotoxicity of silver nanoparticles in plants and underlying mechanism.- 5. Proteomic study on the effects of silver nanoparticles under abiotic stress.- 6. Silver nanocomposite for improved plant-soil system and underlying mechanism.- 7. Interaction of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and silver nanoparticles in a soil matrix for enhanced plant growth and production.- 8. Effect of silver nanoparticles on seed germination and seedling growth.- 9. Mitigation of metal toxicity in plants using silver nanoparticles.- 10. Mitigation of drought stress in plants using silver nanoparticles.

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Book SynopsisCarbon Based Nanomaterials An Overview.- Drug Delivery Systems and Technologies.- Carbon Based Nanostructured Materials Designing, Properties and Applications.- Carbon based Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery Past, Present and Future Directions.- Carbon Nanomaterial Incorporated Supramolecular Drug Delivery.- Carbon Nanomaterial based Polymeric Nanocomposites for Drug Delivery.- Carbon Nanomaterial incorporated Polysaccharide based Nanocomposites for Drug Delivery.- Graphene based Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery.- Carbon Quantum Dots based Materials for Drug Delivery.- Carbon Nanotubes based Materials for Drug Delivery.- Fullerene based Materials for Drug Delivery.- Carbon Nanofiber based Materials for Drug Delivery.- Carbon Nano-onions for Drug Delivery.- Nano Diamond based Materials for Drug Delivery.- Carbon Nanohorns for Drug Delivery.- Carbon based Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery A Concluding Remark.

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