Nanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects by Khan, Mohammad Ehtisham; Aslam, Jeenat; Verma, Chandrabhan;

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Nanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects provides a brief introduction to metal oxides. The book then discusses novel fabrication methodologies and eco-friendly methods for using a broad range of metal oxide-based nanocomposites in innovative ways. Key aspects include fundamental characteristics of environmentally sustainable fabrication of materials for solar power, power generation and the textiles industries. Commercialization and economic aspects that are currently of major significance are also discussed in detail. The book represents an important information resource for material scientists and engineers to create the next generation of products and devices for energy and environmental applications.

Metal and metal oxide-based nanocomposites are at the heart of some of the most exciting developments in the field of energy and environmental research. They have exceptional properties and are utilized in electronic and environmental sensing devices, for energy storage, electrode materials, fuel cells, membranes, and more.

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Section 1: Sustainable Fabrication Approaches: Fundamentals, Design & Developments 1. Introduction and fundamentals of nanocomposites 2. Properties of metal and metal oxides nanocomposites 3. Overview and fundamentals of polymer's nanocomposites 4. Fabrication approaches of nanocomposites 5. Design and developments strategies in fabrication of nanocomposites Section 2: Energy 6. Recent developments of nanocomposites in energy related application 7. Application of nanocomposites in fuel cell 8. Role of nanocomposite in hydrogen production 9. Nanocomposite in energy storage applications 10. Developments of nanocomposite in lithium-ion batteries 11. Developments of nanocomposite in super capacitor applications 12. Developments of nanocomposite in dye-sensitized solar cells 13. Recent development of nanocomposites in electrochemical capacitor applications Section 3: Environment 14. Development and mechanism of nanocomposites In Photocatalysis 15. Nanocomposites in detection of volatile compounds 16. Nanocomposites in detection of hydrazine 17. Application of Nanocomposites in waste water treatment 18. Nanocomposite in degradation of organic pollutants 19. Antimicrobial, and drug delivery aspect of nanocomposites 20. Nanocomposites based membrane for separation of hazardous contaminants from wastewater 21. Nanocomposite for treatment of textile effluents 22. Nanocomposite for the removal of pharmaceuticals in drinking water sources 23. Nanocomposite for indoor air filters and waste water treatment Section 4: Miscellaneous and Commercialization 24. Nanocomposites for adsorption of toxic metals 25. Nanocomposites for power generation 26. Nanocomposites for anticorrosive application 27. Commercialization and Economical Issue