Description
Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Multifunctional Nanomaterials covers major techniques for the design, synthesis, and development of multifunctional nanomaterials. The chapters highlight the main characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and scanning probe microscopy.The book explores major synthesis methods and functional studies, including:- Brillouin spectroscopy;- Temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopic studies;- Magnetic, ferroelectric, and magneto-electric coupling analysis;- Organ-on-a-chip methods for testing nanomaterials;- Magnetron sputtering techniques;- Pulsed laser deposition techniques;- Positron annihilation spectroscopy to prove defects in nanomaterials;- Electroanalytic techniques.This is an important reference source for materials science students, scientists, and engineers who are looking to increase their understanding of design and fabrication techniques for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials.- Explains the major design and fabrication techniques and processes for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials;- Demonstrates the design and development of magnetic, ferroelectric, multiferroic, and carbon nanomaterials for electronic applications, energy generation, and storage;- Green synthesis techniques and the development of nanofibers and thin films are also emphasized.
Table of Contents
Part I. Characterization techniques of nanomaterials1. State-of-the-art technologies for the development of nanoscale materials2. Temperature-dependеnt Raman spectroscopy for nanostructured materials characterization3. Brillouin spectroscopy: probing the acoustic vibrations in colloidal nanoparticles4. In-situ microstructural measurements: coupling mechanical, dielectrical, thermal analysis with Raman spectroscopy for nanocomposites characterization5. Positron annihilation spectroscopy for defect characterization in nanomaterials6. The use of organ-on-a-chip methods for testing of nanomaterials7. Electroanalytical techniques: a tool for nanomaterial characterization8. Magnetron sputtering for development of nanostructured materialsPart II. Design and fabrication of nanomaterialsSection A: Development of magnetic nanoparticles9. Synthesis and characterization of magnetite nanomaterials blended sheet with single-walled carbon nanotubes10. Magnetic nanocomposite: synthesis, characterization, and applications in heavy metal removal11. Iron-based functional nanomaterials: synthesis, characterization, and adsorption studies about arsenic removalSection B: Development of perovskite nanomaterials12. Development of perovskite nanomaterials for energy applications13. Development of PVDF-based polymer nanocomposites for energy applications14. Synthesis and structural studies of superconducting perevskite GdBa2Ca3Cu4O10.5+δ nanosystemsSection C: Development of multiferroic nanoparticles15. Design of multifunctional magneto-electric particulate nanocomposites by combining piezoelectric and ferrite phasesSection D: Green synthesis of nanomaterials16. Green synthesis of MN (M= Fe, Ni – N= Co) alloy nanoparticles: characterization and application17. Green synthesis of nanomaterials for photocatalytic applicationSection E: Development of metal phthalocyanine nanostructures18. Metal phthalocyanines and their composites with carbon nanostructures for applications in energy generation and storage19. Fabrication of nanostructures with excellent self-cleaning propertiesSection F: Development of carbon-based nanoparticles20. Low-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials: synthesis and application in polymer nanocompositesSection G: Development of nanofibers21. Electrospun polymer composites and ceramic nanofibers: synthesis and environmental remediation applications22. Realization of relaxor PMN-PT thin films using pulsed laser ablation
