Description
This book presents readers with a comprehensive discussion on carbon-based nanocomposites and their critical role in addressing global sustainability challenges. By bridging the gap between materials science and real-world applications, this book serves as an invaluable resource for academic researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and advanced students in fields such as materials science, engineering, and environmental studies dealing with the unique properties of carbon-based nanomaterials. It provides a detailed view of carbon-based nanocomposites, offering both foundational knowledge and insights into cutting-edge applications that have the potential to drive sustainable progress in the coming years.
This Volume One, the first of three, covers the fundamental properties of different types of carbon-based nanocomposites such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon fibers, as well as exploring various synthesis and characterization techniques. In addition, it describes innovative developments in carbon-based nanocomposites for various applications across renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.
1 Fabrication Techniques of Carbonaceous Nanomaterial Based Nanocomposites.- 2 Graphene-Based Nanocomposites.- 3 Carbon Nanotubes-Based Nanocomposites: Materials System, Applications and Processing.- 4 Carbon Nanofiber-Based Nanocomposites.- 5 Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Nanocomposites.- 6 Carbonized Biomass/Polymer Nanofibers for Sustainable Applications.- 7 Carbon-Based Nanocomposites for Lightweight Composites.- 8 Carbon Nanocomposites for Stealth Technology: Innovations and Perspectives.- 9 Carbon-Based Nanocomposites for 3D Printing.- 10 Applications and Implications of Exploring Carbon-Based Nanocomposites in Sustainable Cities Development.- 11 Carbon-Based Nanocomposites for Wearable Electronics.- 12 The Future of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites in Sustainable Applications.- 13 Challenges and Limitations in the Application of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites.
Dr. Virat Khanna is working as an Associate professor at UCRD, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. He is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education and scientific research. He has authored more than 70 publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science. His research contributions span nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainable development. Dr. Khanna has served as an editor for multiple books and conference proceedings with leading international publishers, including Springer, CRC Press, IGI Global, and Bentham Science. He is actively involved in scholarly publishing and currently serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (Nature Group) and Discover Nano (Springer). Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Editor for the Journal of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, both published by Wiley. As a recognised leader in his field, Dr. Khanna is the Book Series Editor for Recent Advances in Materials for Nanotechnology, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). He has also guest-edited several special issues for renowned international journals, including those published by Springer and De Gruyter. Dr. Khanna has delivered numerous invited seminars, keynote addresses, and workshops at prestigious international conferences. His contributions to research and academia have been recognized with multiple Best Research Paper awards.
