Surface Modifications of Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-28838-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 600 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Surface Modifications of Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications explores various strategies and techniques for successful surface modification of nanomaterials, focusing on the potential benefits of such modifications in a wide range of applications, including energy and environmental sectors, as well as biomedical applications. This book initially presents an overview of surface modification methods and characterization techniques of various nanomaterials, including two-dimensional materials, carbon nanomaterials, metals, and more. Other sections dive into the applications of surface modified nanomaterials in the fields of energy, biomedicine and environmental science. Future research directions and risk assessment are covered in the final section. This is an essential reference for academic and industrial researchers working to improve the properties of nanomaterials for several applications.

Autoren/Hrsg.

C B Gopinath, Subash

Thirumurugan, Arun

Ramadoss, Ananthakumar

Dhanabalan, Shanmuga Sundar

Kamaraj, Sathish-Kumar

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Elektronische Baugruppen, Elektronische Materialien
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I: Fundamental of Surface Modification Techniques
1. Introduction to Surface modification techniques
2. Surface modification methods and technologies
3. Surface modification of two-dimensional materials
4. Surface modified Carbon nanomaterials
5. Surface modification of metal oxides and their applications
6. Surface modification of hydroxides
7. Surface modification of metals
8. Surface modification of polymeric materials

Section II Surface Modified Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
9. Surface modified nanomaterials for supercapacitor applications
10. Surface modified nanomaterials for Li Ion battery
11. Surface modified nanomaterials for Li-S battery
12. Surface modified nanomaterials for Solar cells
13. Surface modified nanomaterial electrodes for bioelectrochemical energy generation systems

Section III Surface Modified Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
14. Surface modified nanomaterials for Photocatalytic applications
15. Wastewater treatment process with surface modified nanomaterials
16. Surface modified nanomaterials for electro chemical sensors
17. Surface modified nanomaterials for adsorption process
18. Surface modified nanomaterials for CO2 capture

Section IV Surface Modified Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
19. Surface modified nanomaterials for drug delivery applications
20. Surface modified nanomaterials for antimicrobial/ antibacterialapplications

Section V Future and risk assessment
21. Sustainable approach for the surface modification of nanomaterials
22. Surface modified reusable nanomaterials
23. Life cycle assessment of surface modified nanomaterials
24. Economic analysis of surface modified nanomaterials
25. Risk management on surface modification

Über Autor(innen)

Ramadoss, Ananthakumar
Ananthakumar Ramadoss is a Scientist at the Advanced Research School for Technology & Product Simulation (ARSTPS), Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai, India. He has over 15 years of research expertise in developing various nanostructured materials for applications in supercapacitors, nanogenerators, self-powered systems, 3D printing, thin films, corrosion protection, and bio-implants. He has over 100 research publications in peer-reviewed journals, >25 book chapters and edited 1 book with renowned international publishers. Also, he has received various awards (>15), prestigious fellowships (Humboldt Post-Doctoral Fellowship), and a Top 2% Scientist. In addition, he has completed and ongoing various sponsored projects in the respective areas.

Dhanabalan, Shanmuga Sundar
Shanmuga Sundar Dhanabalan is an accomplished researcher & ARC Industry Fellow, currently leads the Soft Electronics, Materials, and Sensors (SEMS) Research Group at La Trobe University, Melbourne. He also serves as the Associate Director (Research) for the Centre for Technology Infusion at La Trobe University. Dhanabalan completed his PhD in 2017 and was subsequently awarded a competitive Conicyt-Fondecyt postdoctoral fellowship from the Chilean government, as a Principal Investigator from 2018 to 2021. From May 2021 to October 2024, he worked as a Research Fellow in the Functional Materials and Microsystems (FMM) Research Group at RMIT University, Melbourne. His work has contributed to the development of wearables, wireless battery-free patches, biosensors, and Bluetooth-enabled devices for continuous health monitoring in rural and remote areas. He has secured over $ 4.1 million in funding in the last 5 years and primarily focuses on translational research, collaborating with Australian industry partners to drive innovations from design to commercialization.

Kamaraj, Sathish-Kumar
Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj is a professor and the group leader of the Sustainable Nexus Laboratory at the Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada Altamira (CICATA-Altamira) in the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN). He has published over 50 JCR papers, garnered more than 1,528 citations, achieved an h-index of 21, authored over 10 book chapters, edited six books with esteemed publishers, and participates on multiple editorial boards. He has received national and international accolades and has secured four patents and four technological transfers. He obtained support from SEP, INCYTEA-Ags Mexico, SIP-IPN, and Conacyt Mexico, and acted as a mentor for ReachSci at the Cambridge University Society. He engages in strong collaboration with research and development in both the corporate and public sectors.

C B Gopinath, Subash
Subash C.B. Gopinath earned his doctorate from University of Madras, India (1999). He has gained experiences in the areas of nano- & aptamer-technologies, medical diagnosis of disease biomarkers and material processing. He obtained 9 patents, and his research works were published (total of 1046 with 21319 citations) in refereed scientific journals and he has 39 book chapters & 5 Edited books. Currently, Gopinath holds the position of Professor in the Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology at Universiti Malaysia Perlis. Additionally, he serves as Chief Scientific Consultant at Future Science, China, Distinguished Professor & Chief Scientist at the First Central Medical Hospital of Baoding City, China, Adjunct Professor at AIMST University (Malaysia), Western Caspian University (Azerbaijan), Indira Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (India) and Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (India). He also holds the title of Visiting Professor at Prince Songkla University, Thailand; Daffodil International University, Bangladesh; and Universiti Sains Malaysia. He has received scholar visiting awards from Tianjin University (CHINA-ASEAN) and Karabuk University (Mevlana Exchange Programme, Turkey). He served as Joint Director at the Centre of Excellence for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine at AIMST University, Malaysia. He was recently appointed as a Friendship Ambassador for the International Science and Technology Cooperation Base in China. Prof. Gopinath has been recognized among the TOP 2% Scientists in the World for several years. He has received numerous awards and research grants through both local and international academic and industrial collaborations.

Thirumurugan, Arun
Arun Thirumurugan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Atacama, Chile. His research focuses on nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications, including supercapacitors, green hydrogen production, and water purification. He has authored over 150 WoS-indexed articles, 23 book chapters, and edited 8 books. A recognized peer reviewer and editor, he has handled reviews for leading publishers and serves on several editorial boards. Dr. Thirumurugan is a project evaluator for ANID, Chile, has secured over CLP 1,000 million in research funding, and is listed among the top 2% of scientists globally in Applied Physics.