Download or read book Electrical Properties of Graphite Nanoparticles in Silicone written by Samuel David Littlejohn and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-30 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines a novel class of flexible electronic material with great potential for use in the construction of stretchable amplifiers and memory elements. Most remarkably the composite material produces spontaneous oscillations that increase in frequency when pressure is applied to it. In this way, the material mimics the excitatory response of pressure-sensing neurons in the human skin. The composites, formed of silicone and graphitic nanoparticles, were prepared in several allotropic forms and functionalized with naphthalene diimide molecules. A systematic study is presented of the negative differential resistance (NDR) region of the current-voltage curves, which is responsible for the material’s active properties. This study was conducted as a function of temperature, graphite filling fraction, scaling to reveal the break-up of the samples into electric field domains at the onset of the NDR region, and an electric-field induced metal-insulator transition in graphite nanoparticles. The effect of molecular functionalization on the miscibility threshold and the current-voltage curves is demonstrated. Room-temperature and low-temperature measurements were performed on these composite films under strains using a remote-controlled, custom-made step motor bench.

Download or read book Silicon Based Hybrid Nanoparticles written by Sabu Thomas and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silicon-Based Hybrid Nanoparticles: Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications focuses on the fundamental principles and promising applications of silicon-based hybrid nanoparticles in nanoelectronics, energy storage/conversion, catalysis, sensors, biomedicine, environment and imaging. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are seeking to understand more about the major properties and applications of silicon-based hybrid nanoparticles. As the hybridization of silicon nanoparticles with other semiconductors or metal oxides nanoparticles may exhibit superior features, when compared to lone, individual nanoparticles, this book provides the latest insights. In addition, the silicon/iron oxide hybrid nanoparticles also possess excellent fluorescence, super-paramagnetism, and biocompatibility that can be effectively used for the diagnostic imaging system in vivo. Similarly, gold-silicon nanohybrids could be used as highly efficient near-infrared hyperthermia agents for cancer cell destruction. - Outlines the major thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic and toxic properties of silicon-based hybrid nanoparticles - Describes major applications in energy, environmental science and catalysis - Assesses the major challenges to manufacturing silicon-based nanostructured materials on an industrial scale

Download or read book Handbook of Graphene Volume 8 written by Sulaiman Wadi Harun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eighth volume in a series of handbooks on graphene research and applications The Handbook of Graphene, Volume 8: Technology and Innovations discusses the role of graphene-based applications in technological advancements. Topics include graphene materials used in circuit board repairs; RFID antenna and sensor fabrication; and wearable healthcare electronics. Chapters present detailed information on: modeling methods used in graphene research; applications of graphene-on-silicon photonic integrated circuits; the development of graphene for engineering applications; and other graphene subjects of interest to scientists, chemists and physicists.

Download or read book Carbon Based Electronic Devices written by Alberto Tagliaferro and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 50 years, silicon has dominated the electronics industry. However, this growth will come to an end, due to resources limitations. Thus, research developments need to focus to alternative materials, with higher performance and better functionality. Current research achievements have indicated that carbon is one of the promising candidates for its exploitation in the electronics industry. Whereas the physical properties of graphite and diamond have been investigated for many years, the potential for electronic applications of other allotropes of carbon (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, carbon films, carbon balls and beads, carbon fibers, etc), has only been appreciated relatively recently. Carbon-based materials offer a number of exciting possibilities for new applications of electronic devices, due to their unique thermal and electrical properties. However, the success of carbon-based electronics depends on the rapid progress of the fabrication, doping and manipulation techniques. In this Special Issue, we focus on both insights and advancements in carbon-based electronics. We will also cover various topics ranging from synthesis, functionalisation, and characterisation of carbon-based materials, for their use in electronic devices, including advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, ink-jet printing, spray-gun technique, etc.

Download or read book Properties of Porous Silicon written by Leigh T. Canham and published by Institution of Electrical Engineers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed insight into porous silicon and its diverse novel applications.

Download or read book Graphene And Its Fascinating Attributes written by Swapan K Pati and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011-03-24 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphene, a single sheet of graphite, has an unconventional electronic structure that can be described in terms of massless Dirac Fermions. This interesting electronic feature is not only an important fundamental issue in condensed matter physics but also holds future promise in post-Si electronic/spintronics device applications.Graphene is the most fundamental building block, with which a variety of carbon-based materials such as graphite, fullerene and carbon nanotubes can be created. The diverse chemical, electronic and magnetic properties of nanographene and graphene are mainly due to their geometrical electronic structure. This book presents the frontiers of graphene research ranging from important issues in condensed matter physics and chemistry to advanced device applications.

Download or read book Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science written by Alevtina Smirnova and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-09-21 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Solid-State Energy Storage - A Path to Environmental Sustainability offers an in-depth analysis of the synthesis methods, manufacturing techniques and underlying mechanisms of ionic and electronic-ion transport in various single phase and multi-phase components for electric power storage, such as lithium and sodium ion batteries, sulfur batteries, and lithium-metal electrochemical systems. Though solid-state batteries are not yet available on the market, many large corporations and small companies pursue the goal of implementing this technology for numerous applications and its transfer to other markets. - Includes information regarding solid-state energy storage technology as key to a green and sustainable environment - Describes recent advances in the areas of solid-state ionics, electrochemistry, materials science and engineering, and sustainable energy - Introduces materials synthesis approaches, including chemicals in aqueous and organic solutions, mechanical ball-milling, and physical approaches, including ink-jet and physical vapor deposition - Provides electrochemical data and in-situ-operando approaches for the evaluation of solid-state battery performance

Download or read book Advances in Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles written by Bruno Scrosati and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-25 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles provides an in-depth look into the research being conducted on the development of more efficient batteries capable of long distance travel. The text contains an introductory section on the market for battery and hybrid electric vehicles, then thoroughly presents the latest on lithium-ion battery technology. Readers will find sections on battery pack design and management, a discussion of the infrastructure required for the creation of a battery powered transport network, and coverage of the issues involved with end-of-life management for these types of batteries. - Provides an in-depth look into new research on the development of more efficient, long distance travel batteries - Contains an introductory section on the market for battery and hybrid electric vehicles - Discusses battery pack design and management and the issues involved with end-of-life management for these types of batteries

Download or read book Nanocarbons for Electroanalysis written by Sabine Szunerits and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at the most widely employed carbon-based electrode materials and the numerous electroanalytical applications associated with them. A valuable reference for the emerging age of carbon-based electronics and electrochemistry, this book discusses diverse applications for nanocarbon materials in electrochemical sensing. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the different nanocarbon materials currently used for electroanalysis, covering the electrochemical sensing of small-sized molecules, such as metal ions and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), as well as large biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, enzymes and proteins. A comprehensive look at state-of-the-art applications for nanocarbon materials in electrochemical sensors Emphasizes the relationship between the carbon structures and surface chemistry, and electrochemical performance Covers a wide array of carbon nanomaterials, including nanocarbon films, carbon nanofibers, graphene, diamond nanostructures, and carbon-dots Edited by internationally renowned experts in the field with contributions from researchers at the cutting edge of nanocarbon electroanalysis Nanocarbons for Electroanalysis is a valuable working resource for all chemists and materials scientists working on carbon based-nanomaterials and electrochemical sensors. It also belongs on the reference shelves of academic researchers and industrial scientists in the fields of nanochemistry and nanomaterials, materials chemistry, material science, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry.

Download or read book Carbon Composites written by Deborah D.L. Chung and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carbon Composites: Composites with Carbon Fibers, Nanofibers, and Nanotubes, Second Edition, provides the reader with information on a wide range of carbon fiber composites, including polymer-matrix, metal-matrix, carbon-matrix, ceramic-matrix and cement-matrix composites. In contrast to other books on composites, this work emphasizes materials rather than mechanics. This emphasis reflects the key role of materials science and engineering in the development of composite materials. The applications focus of the book covers both the developing range of structural applications for carbon fiber composites, including military and civil aircraft, automobiles and construction, and non-structural applications, including electromagnetic shielding, sensing/monitoring, vibration damping, energy storage, energy generation, and deicing. In addition to these new application areas, new material in this updated edition includes coverage of cement-matrix composites, carbon nanofibers, carbon matrix precursors, fiber surface treatment, nanocarbons, and hierarchical composites. An ideal source of information for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals working with composite materials and carbon fibers, this book can be used both as a reference book and as a textbook. Introduces the entire spectrum of carbon fiber composites, including polymer-matrix, metal-matrix, carbon-matrix, ceramic-matrix and cement-matrix composites Systematically sets out the processing, properties, and applications of each type of material Emphasizes processing as the foundation of understanding, manufacturing, and designing with composite materials

Download or read book Fundamentals and Applications of Nano Silicon in Plasmonics and Fullerines written by Munir H. Nayfeh and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals and Applications of Nano Silicon in Plasmonics and Fullerines: Current and Future Trends addresses current and future trends in the application and commercialization of nanosilicon. The book presents current, innovative and prospective applications and products based on nanosilicon and their binary system in the fields of energy harvesting and storage, lighting (solar cells and nano-capacitor and fuel cell devices and nanoLEDs), electronics (nanotransistors and nanomemory, quantum computing, photodetectors for space applications; biomedicine (substance detection, plasmonic treatment of disease, skin and hair care, implantable glucose sensor, capsules for drug delivery and underground water and oil exploration), and art (glass and pottery). Moreover, the book includes material on the use of advanced laser and proximal probes for imaging and manipulation of nanoparticles and atoms. In addition, coverage is given to carbon and how it contrasts and integrates with silicon with additional related applications. This is a valuable resource to all those seeking to learn more about the commercialization of nanosilicon, and to researchers wanting to learn more about emerging nanosilicon applications. - Features a variety of designs and operation of nano-devices, helping engineers to make the best use of nanosilicon - Contains underlying principles of how nanomaterials work and the variety of applications they provide, giving those new to nanosilicon a fundamental understanding - Assesses the viability of various nanoslicon devices for mass production and commercialization, thereby providing an important source of information for engineers

Download or read book Mechanical Behaviors of Carbon Nanotubes written by K.M. Liew and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2016-12-25 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanical Behaviors of Carbon Nanotubes: Theoretical and Numerical Approaches presents various theoretical and numerical studies on mechanical behaviors of carbon nanotubes. The main theoretical aspects included in the book contain classical molecular dynamics simulation, atomistic-continuum theory, atomic finite element method, continuum plate, nonlocal continuum plate, and shell models. Detailed coverage is also given to structural and elastic properties, trace of large deformation, buckling and post-buckling behaviors, fracture, vibration characteristics, wave propagation, and the most promising engineering applications. This book not only illustrates the theoretical and numerical methods for analyzing the mechanical behavior of carbon nanotubes, but also contains computational results from experiments that have already taken place. - Covers various theoretical and numerical studies, giving readers a greater understanding of the mechanical behavior of carbon nanotubes - Includes multiscale methods that provide the advantages of atomistic and continuum approaches, helping readers solve complex, large-system engineering problems - Allows engineers to create more efficient carbon nanotube structures and devices

Download or read book Nanomaterials and Their Interactive Behavior with Biomolecules Cells and Tissues written by Yogendrakumar H. Lahir and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary area of science which enables researchers to create tools that help in understanding the mechanisms related to the interactions between nanomaterials and biomolecules (nanotechnology). Nanomaterials represent nanotechnology products. These products have an enormous impact on technical industries and the quality of human life. Nanomaterials directly or indirectly have to interact with biosystems. It is, therefore, essential to understand the beneficial and harmful interactions of nanomaterials with and within a biosystem, especially with reference to humans. This book provides primary and advanced information concerning the interactions between nanomaterials and the components of a typical biosystem to readers. Chapters in the book cover, in a topic-based approach, the many facets of nanomolecular interactions with biological molecules and systems that influence their behavior, bioavailability and biocompatibility (including nucleic acids, cell membranes, tissues, enzymes and antibodies). A note on the applications of nanomaterials is also presented in the conclusion of the book to illustrate the usefulness of this class of materials. The contents of the book will benefit students, researchers, and technicians involved in the fields of biological sciences, such as cell biology, medicine, molecular biology, food technology, cosmetology, pharmacology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. The book also provides information for the material science personnel, enabling them to understand the basics of target-oriented nanomaterials design for specific objectives.

Download or read book Nanocrystalline Materials written by Sie-Chin Tjong and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Nanocrystalline Materials provides updated information on the development and experimental work on the synthesis, properties, and applications of nanocrystalline materials. Nanocrystalline materials with new functionalities show great promise for use in industrial applications — such as reinforcing fillers in novel polymer composites — and substantial progress has been made in the past decade in their synthesis and processing. This book focuses primarily on 1D semiconducting oxides and carbon nanotubes, 2D graphene sheets and 0D nanoparticles (metals and inorganic semiconductors). These materials are synthesized under different compositions, shapes and structures, exhibiting different chemical, physical and mechanical properties from their bulk counterparts. This second edition presents new topics relevant to the fast-paced development of nanoscience and nanotechnology, including the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for drug delivery, energy, printed flash memory, and luminescent materials. With contributions from leading experts, this book describes the fundamental theories and concepts that illustrate the complexity of developing novel nanocrystalline materials, and reviews current knowledge in the synthesis, microstructural characterization, physical and mechanical behavior, and application of nanomaterials. - Investigates the synthesis, characterization, and properties of a large variety of nanocrystalline materials, and their applications in industry - Keeps the prominent challenges in nanomaterials fabrication at the forefront while offering the most up-to-date scientific findings - Written by experts in nanomaterials with academic backgrounds in chemistry, physics, and materials engineering

Download or read book Fundamentals Properties and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites written by Joseph H. Koo and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is focused primarily on polymer nanocomposites, based on the author's research experience as well as open literature. The environmental health and safety aspects of nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites, risk assessment and safety standards, and fire toxicity of polymer nanocomposites, are studied. In the final chapter, a brief overview of opportunities, trends, and challenges of polymer nanocomposites are included. Throughout the book, the theme is developed that polymer nanocomposites are a whole family of polymeric materials whose properties are capable of being tailored to meet specific applications. This volume serves as a general introduction to students and researchers just entering the field and to scholars from other subfields seeking information.

Download or read book Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials and Silicon based Hybrid Composites in Lithium ion Batteries written by Chang-Seop Lee and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the intricate realm of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with this comprehensive guide, beginning with an exploration of fundamental principles, operational mechanisms, and components. The narrative then explores the limitations of traditional LIBs, highlighting silicon as a potential alternative to graphite anodes. Navigating challenges posed by pure silicon anodes, the book presents innovative solutions involving structural regulation and diverse carbon nanomaterials. Structured into sections dedicated to specific Si-based hybrid materials, the book examines mechanical mixing, nitrogen-doped graphene, and carbon-coated silicon, offering in-depth analyses, meticulous experimental methods and investigations. The exploration extends to graphene quantum dots, carbon nanofibers, and carbon nanotubes, concluding with a detailed investigation of directly grown carbon nanofibers on transition metal-coated silicon and the possibilities presented by core-shell and yolk-shell silica-coated silicon with polymeric carbon coating. This meticulously crafted work is a dedication to advancing electrochemistry, serving as an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and industry professionals in energy storage.

Download or read book Elastomer Blends and Composites written by Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elastomer Blends and Composites: Principles, Characterization, Advances, and Applications presents the latest developments in natural rubber and synthetic rubber-based blends and nanocomposites, with a focus on current trends, future directions and state-of-the-art applications. The book introduces the fundamentals of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers, outlining synthesis, structure, properties, challenges and potential applications. This is followed by detailed coverage of compounding and formulations, manufacturing methods, and preparation of elastomer-based blends, composites, and nanocomposites. The next section of the book focuses on properties and characterization, examining elasticity, spectroscopy, barrier properties, and rheological, morphological, mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic behavior, and more. This is a highly valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in rubber (or elastomer) science, polymer blends, composites, polymer science, and materials science and engineering, as well as engineers, technologists, and scientists working with rubber-based materials for advanced applications. - Guides the reader through the manufacturing, properties, characterization and latest innovations in elastomer blends and composites - Addresses aging and degradation behavior, lifecycle analysis, and recycling of rubber-based materials - Explores novel applications of rubber blends and composites in areas such as automotive, aerospace, medicine and engineering