Recent Trends in Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Properties

Description

This book focuses on the latest advances in the field of nanomaterials synthesis and processes, and provides a comprehensive overview of the state of art of research in this rapidly developing field. The book is divided into 11 chapters on various aspects of nanomaterials, moving from the synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide to graphene quantum dots and other interesting nanomaterials. Some chapters based on theoretical simulation of nanomaterials and their properties and applications of nanomaterials have also presented in this book. Given the depth and breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable guide for researchers and students working in the area of nanomaterials. Front Matter....Pages i-xii Graphene Oxide: Synthesis and Characterization....Pages 1-28 Wear Behavior of Composites and Nanocomposites: A New Approach....Pages 29-48 Nanoparticles as Targeted Drug Delivery Agents: Synthesis, Mechanism and Applications....Pages 49-63 Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Graphene Quantum Dots....Pages 65-120 Graphene/Metal Nanowire Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films....Pages 121-142 Antibacterial Applications of Nanomaterials....Pages 143-158 Facile Synthesis of Large Surface Area Graphene and Its Applications....Pages 159-175 Carbon Nanomaterials Derived from Graphene and Graphene Oxide Nanosheets....Pages 177-243 GaN Nanowall Network: Laser Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth and Properties....Pages 245-268 Density Functional Theory (DFT) Study of Novel 2D and 3D Materials....Pages 269-284 Prospects of Nanostructured ZrO2 as a Point-of-Care Diagnostics....Pages 285-305