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Nanoscale Processing

  • 1st Edition - October 22, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sabu Thomas, Preetha Balakrishnan
  • Language: English

Nanoscale Processing outlines recent advances in processing techniques for a range of nanomaterial types. New developments in the processing of nanostructured materials are being… Read more

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Description

Nanoscale Processing outlines recent advances in processing techniques for a range of nanomaterial types. New developments in the processing of nanostructured materials are being applied in diverse fields. This book offers in-depth information and analysis of a range of processing techniques for nanostructures, and also covers nanocharacterization aspects thoroughly. Topics covered include zero dimensional nanostructures, nanostructured biomaterials, carbon-based nanostructures, polymeric and liposomal nanostructures, and quantum dots. This book is an important resource for materials scientists and engineers looking to learn more about a variety of processing techniques for various nanomaterial classes, for use in both the industrial and biomedical sectors.

Key features

  • Explains major nanoscale processing techniques, outlining in which situations each should be used
  • Discuses a range of nanomaterial classes, including nanobiomaterials, polymeric nanomaterials, optical nanomaterials and magnetic nanomaterials
  • Explores the challenges of using certain processing techniques for certain classes of nanomaterial

Readership

Materials Scientists, Engineers, Polymer Scientists, Biomaterials Scientists

Table of contents

  1. Basic concepts and processing of nanostructures materials
  2. Nanomaterials: Synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and biopharmaceutical applications
  3. One-dimensional (1D) nanomaterials: Nanorods and nanowires; nanoscale processing
  4. Carbon-based nanostructures and nanomaterials
  5. Fabrication of nanostructures by physical techniques
  6. Liposomal nanostructures: Properties and applications
  7. Quantum dots: A brief introduction
  8. Magnetic nanoparticles
  9. Nanoscale self-assembly
  10. Nanocellulose and its composite films: Applications, properties, preparation methods, and limitations
  11. Nanostructures for biomedical devices
  12. Nanostructures for humidity sensing and photocatalytic applications
  13. Nanostructures for antimicrobial therapy
  14. Nanocomposites of polymer matrices: Nanoscale processing
  15. Hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures in proton exchange membranes for fuel cells
  16. Nanostructured hydroxyapatite biomaterial as gas sensor
  17. Processing strategies of chitosan-built nano-hydrogel as smart drug carriers
  18. Ultradeformable liposomal nanostructures: Role in transdermal delivery of therapeutics

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 22, 2020
  • Language: English

About the editors

ST

Sabu Thomas

Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

PB

Preetha Balakrishnan

Preetha Balakrishnan is Principal Scientist at ADSO Naturals Private Limited, Banglore, Karnataka, India. Her area of interest is Polymer Science incorporating Nano materials, and topic of research is Starch based nanocomposites at IIUCNN, M.G. University, Kottayam, in the group of Prof. Sabu Thomas.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Scientist, ADSO Naturals Private Limited, Banglore, Karnataka, India

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