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Nanoparticle Technologies
From Lab to Market
1st Edition, Volume 19 - December 31, 2012
Author: Farid Bensebaa
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780123695505
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eBook ISBN:9780080919270
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This book is a good introductory work to nanoparticle technology. It consists of nine complementary chapters that can be read independently. This book covers promising…Read more
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This book is a good introductory work to nanoparticle technology. It consists of nine complementary chapters that can be read independently. This book covers promising nanoparticles fabrication technologies with a focus on scalable processes. Integration of nanoparticles into 2D and 3D structures are covered in detail. The most promising applications of nanoparticles in the energy, optoelectronic and biomedical sectors are summarized and discussed. Current issues and challenges related to nanoparticles production and utilisation are also discussed in the book.
Complete and simple overview of the field
Contains practical examples that makes the book also accessible for industrialists, engineers and managers
Chapters can be read relatively independently so experienced researchers can go directly to the them of interest
Advantages, drawbacks and challenges are described with practical examples
Researchers, industrialists, engineers and managers in nanoscience
Series Page Dedication Preface
1. Nanoparticle Fundamentals
1 Introduction
2 Classification
3 Functionalization, Formulation, Characterization, and Nanometrology
4 Scale-Up and Quality Control
5 Value Chain—From Raw Materials to Market
6 Implications of Wider Use of NPs References
2. Wet Production Methods
1 Introduction
2 Sonochemistry
3 Supercritical Fluid
4 Solvothermal and Hydrothermal
5 Microwave
6 Electrically Induced Synthesis
7 Spray Pyrolysis
8 Emulsion
9 Sol–Gel
10 Template Synthesis
11 Green Chemistry
12 Others
13 Continuous Flow Reactor and Scale-up
14 Purification, Size-Selective and Other Posttreatment Processes References
3. Dry Production Methods
1 Introduction
2 Mechanical Synthesis
3 Gas Phase
4 Others References
4. Nanoparticle Assembling and System Integration
1 Introduction
2 Template and Nanoreactor
3 Self-Assembling and Direct Assembling
4 Nanocomposite-Based Deposition Techniques
5 External Field
6 Spray Deposition
7 Others References
5. Clean Energy
1 Introduction
2 Catalysis
3 Fuel Cells and Electrocatalysts
4 Solar Cell
5 Energy Storage
6 Energy Saving
7 Other Applications of NPs References
6. Biomedical
1 Introduction
2 Optical Biosensing
3 Electrical Sensor
4 Electroanalytical and Electrochemical Sensing
5 Magnetic Sensing
6 Multiplexing Techniques
7 Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
8 Other Medical Applications
9 Food, Protein, and Biotechnology
10 Miscellaneous Applications References
7. Optoelectronics
1 Introduction
2 Coating and Coloration
3 Display
4 Photonics and Optoelectronics
5 Microelectronic Materials
6 Sensors
7 Packaging and Insulators
8 Printed Electronics and e-Paper Sensors References
8. Environmental and Societal Applications and Implications
1 Introduction
2 Environment
3 Toxicity of NPs
4 Workplace Exposure
5 Toward A Better Understanding of NP Toxicity
6 Risk Assessment and Analysis
7 Societal
8 Policy and Public Education References
9. Challenges and Perspectives
1 Are the Promises Realistic?
2 Scientific Challenges
3 Engineering Challenges
4 Health and Safety Challenges
5 Sustainability: LCA and Recycling
6 Importance of Public and Industrial Relationship in Addressing Current Challenges
7 Need for an Open Database
8 Closing Thoughts References Index
No. of pages: 560
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 19
Published: December 31, 2012
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780123695505
eBook ISBN: 9780080919270
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Farid Bensebaa
Affiliations and expertise
The National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Engineering, Ottawa, Ontatio, Canada