Download or read book Metal Oxides in Nanocomposite Based Electrochemical Sensors for Toxic Chemicals written by A. Pandikumar and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal oxide nanomaterials exhibit interesting electrical and photochemical properties because of their size, stability, and high surface area that render them as great choices in fabricating alternative electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage and sensor applications. The hybridization of metal oxides with other materials lead to the improvement in electrical conductivity, stability, and electron transfer kinetics during the electrocatalytic reactions. These key factors result in greater sensitivity of the sensor materials towards the analyte molecules. This book reviews the electrochemical determination of a variety of toxic chemical contaminants using metal oxide-based nanocomposite materials. Ultrasensitive and selective detection of toxic chemical contaminants is important and demanding, especially for monitoring and controlling environmental pollution. In recent years, metal oxide-based nanocomposite materials have shown high potential in the electrochemical detection of heavy metals, inorganic anions, phenolic compounds, pesticides, and chemical warfare reagents. Metal Oxides in Nanocomposite-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Toxic Chemicals comprehensively reviews this topic. In addition to the instrumental simplicity, the electrochemical methods show the improved sensor performance through the synergetic effect of metal oxide and other electroactive nanomaterial present in the nanocomposite. Thus, detailed information on the electrochemical sensing of toxic chemical contaminants using metal oxide-based nanomaterials are discussed. The recent progress in developing electrochemical sensors using metal oxide-based nanocomposite materials and perspectives on future opportunities in sensor research and development are addressed in the book. Introduces the fundamentals of electrochemical sensors and fabrication of metal oxide sensors of toxic chemicals Reviews binary, doped, metal oxide-metal, metal oxide-carbon, metal oxide-polymer, metal-boron nitride, metal oxide-clay, and metal oxide- MOF electrodes Systematically addresses the fabrication, synthesis, performance, mechanisms, detection limits, sensitivity, advantages and limitations and future perspectives of a wide range of metal oxide-based electrochemical sensors

Download or read book Graphene Based Electrochemical Sensors for Toxic Chemicals written by Alagarsamy Pandikumar and published by Materials Research Forum LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphene-based nanocomposites are very useful in detecting toxic chemicals such as heavy metals, inorganic anions, phenolic compounds, pesticides, and chemical warfare agents. The book presents recent progress on relevant topics: Toxicity of chemicals, importance of electrochemical sensors, different types of graphene-based nanomaterials, Neurotoxins and electroanalytical detection of toxic chemicals. Keywords: Graphene-based Nanocomposites, Electrochemical Sensors, Toxic Chemicals, Sensors for Toxic Molecules, Graphene-Metal Oxides, Graphene-Metal Chalcogenides, Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites, Graphene-Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene-Carbon Nitrides, Graphene-MOF Composites, Heavy Metals, Phenolic Compounds, Pesticides, Chemical Warfare Agents.

Download or read book Nanomaterials Based Electrochemical Sensors Properties Applications and Recent Advances written by Awais Ahmad and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As opposed to conventional electrochemical sensors, nanomaterials-based sensors are active and effective in their action with even a minute concentration of analyte. A number of research studies are bringing about an evolution in their development and advancement because of their unique and effective properties. Nanoscale electrochemical sensors have applications in almost every field of life including the detection of neurochemicals, heavy metals, energy components, body fluids, biological matrices, cancer relevant biomolecules, aromatic hydrocarbons, also in playing their role in food science because of their capability in providing quality control and safety. There is a need to develop these nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors to be more widely available for accurate sensing of minute concentrations especially in the case of heavy metal detection, biofluids, and other biomaterials. This book outlines the major preparation, fabrication and manufacture of nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors, as well as detailing their principle medical, environmental and industrial applications in an effort to meet this need.This book is a valuable reference source for materials scientists, engineers, electrochemists, environmental engineers and biomedical engineers who want to understand how nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors are made, and how they are used. Explains the techniques used for the fabrication and manufacture of nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors Discusses the major applications of nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors in biomedicine and environmental science Assesses the potential toxicity and other challenges associated with using nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors

Download or read book Graphene Based Electrochemical Sensors for Biomolecules written by Alagarsamy Pandikumar and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Biomolecules presents the latest on these nanomaterials that have gained a lot of attention based on their unique properties of high mechanical flexibility, large surface area, chemical stability, superior electric and thermal conductivities that render them great choices as alternative electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage and sensor applications. The hybridization of graphene with other nanomaterials induces a synergetic effect, leading to the improvement in electrical conductivity, stability and an enhancement of the electrocatalytic activity of the new nanocomposite material. This book discusses the electrochemical determination of a variety of biomolecules using graphene-based nanocomposite materials. Finally, recent progress in the development of electrochemical sensors using graphene-based nanocomposite materials and perspectives on future opportunities in sensor research and development are discussed in detail. Covers the importance of detecting biomolecules and the application of graphene and its nanocomposite materials in the detection of a wide variety of bioanalytes Presents easily understood fundamentals of electrochemical sensing systems and the role of graphene-based nanocomposite materials in research and development

Download or read book Graphene Based Electrochemical Sensors for Toxic Chemicals written by Alagarsamy Pandikumar and published by Materials Research Forum LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphene-based nanocomposites are very useful in detecting toxic chemicals such as heavy metals, inorganic anions, phenolic compounds, pesticides, and chemical warfare agents. The book presents recent progress on relevant topics: Toxicity of chemicals, importance of electrochemical sensors, different types of graphene-based nanomaterials, Neurotoxins and electroanalytical detection of toxic chemicals. Keywords: Graphene-based Nanocomposites, Electrochemical Sensors, Toxic Chemicals, Sensors for Toxic Molecules, Graphene-Metal Oxides, Graphene-Metal Chalcogenides, Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites, Graphene-Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene-Carbon Nitrides, Graphene-MOF Composites, Heavy Metals, Phenolic Compounds, Pesticides, Chemical Warfare Agents.

Download or read book Electrochemical Biosensors written by Serge Cosnier and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since four decades, rapid detection and monitoring in clinical and food diagnostics and in environmental and biodefense have paved the way for the elaboration of electrochemical biosensors. Thanks to their adaptability, ease of use in relatively complex samples, and their portability, electrochemical biosensors now are one of the mainstays of analy

Download or read book Nanoparticles Reinforced Metal Nanocomposites written by Santosh K. Tiwari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights recent developments related to fabrication and utilization of nanoparticle-engineered metal matrices and their composites linked to the heavy industries, temperature fasteners, high-pressure vessels, and heavy turbines, etc. The mechanical properties of newly developed metallic composites are discussed in terms of tensile modulus, hardness, ductility, crack propagation, elongation, and chemical inertness. This book presents the design, development, and implementation of state-of-the-art methods linked to nanoparticle-reinforced metal nanocomposites for a wide variety of applications. Therefore, in a nutshell, this book provides a unique platform for researchers and professionals in the area of nanoparticle-reinforced metal nanocomposites.

Download or read book Complex and Composite Metal Oxides for Gas VOC and Humidity Sensors Volume 2 written by Bal Chandra Yadav and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approx.530 pages Provides an overview of the material preparation and synthesis strategies of metal oxide composite and metal oxide hybrid materials for use in gas and humidity sensors Reviews emerging advanced metal oxide materials such as perovskites, spinel ferrites, and quaternary materials for gas and VOC sensors Discusses the potential opportunities and challenges to be circumvented in the use of metal oxide materials to enable new sensor technologies

Download or read book Complex and Composite Metal Oxides for Gas VOC and Humidity Sensors Volume 1 written by Bal Chandra Yadav and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-10-16 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complex and Composite Metal Oxides for Gas, VOC, and Humidity Sensors focuses on an overview of the advanced nanocomposite metal oxide materials for use in sensors for environmental monitoring applications. Volume 1 Fundamentals and Approaches introduces the ground rules essential for the development of smart gas, VOC and humidity sensors. This volume familiarizes researchers with the different sensors (resistive, electrolyte, FET, optical etc.) developed on various properties that includes electrical, SPR, luminescence, fiber optics etc. fabricated using metal oxide hybrids and nanocomposites. Introduces fundamentals of electrical and optical gas and humidity sensors Reviews metal oxide hybrid materials for gas and humidity sensor applications, including metal oxide/polymer and metal oxide/carbon composite materials Discusses metal oxide candidate materials for use in gas, VOC, and humidity sensors

Download or read book Metal Oxide Carbon Hybrid Materials written by Muhammad Akram Chaudhry and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-03-20 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal Oxide–Carbon Hybrid Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications reviews the advances in the fabrication and application of metal oxide–carbon-based nanocomposite materials. Their unique properties make them ideal materials for gas-sensing, photonics, catalysis, opto-electronic, and energy-storage applications. In the first section, the historical background to the hybrid materials based on metal oxide–carbon and the hybridized metal oxide composites is provided. It also highlights several popular methods for the preparation of metal oxide–carbon composites through solid-state or solution-phase reactions, and extensively discusses the materials’ properties. Fossil fuels and renewable energy sources cannot meet the ever-increasing energy demands of an industrialized and technology-driven global society. Therefore, the role of metal oxide–carbon composites in energy generation, hydrogen production, and storage devices, such as rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors, is of extreme importance. These problems are discussed in in the second section of the book. Rapid industrialization has resulted in serious environmental issues which in turn have caused serious health problems that require the immediate attention of researchers. In the third section, the use of metal oxide–carbon composites in water purification, photodegradation of industrial contaminants, and biomedical applications that can help to clean the environment and provide better healthcare solutions is described. The final section is devoted to the consideration of problems associated with the development of sensors for various applications. Numerous studies performed in this area have shown that the use of composites can significantly improve the operating parameters of such devices. Metal Oxide–Carbon Hybrid Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review of the science related to metal oxide–carbon composites and how researchers are utilizing these materials to provide solutions to a large array of problems. Reviews the fundamental properties and fabrication methods of metal-oxide–carbon composites Discusses applications in energy, including energy generation, hydrogen production and storage, rechargeable batteries, and supercapacitors Includes current and emerging applications in environmental remediation and sensing

Download or read book Graphene Oxide Metal Oxide and other Graphene Oxide Based Composites in Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis written by Jiaguo Yu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphene Oxide-Metal Oxide and other Graphene Oxide-Based Composites in Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis reflects on recent progress and challenges in graphene-metal oxide composites. The book reviews synthetic strategies, characterization methods and applications in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. Graphene-metal oxides, graphene-novel metals and other composites intended for sustainable energy production, energy storage, and environmental development such as H2 production, CO2 reduction, pollutant removal, supercapacitors and lithium ion batteries are covered. Overall, this book presents a comprehensive, systematic, and up-to-date summary on graphene oxide-based materials. Graphene oxide and related composite materials bring new perspectives and prospects to both photocatalysts and electrocatalysts. The collective and synergistic effect between graphene oxide and metal oxide are manifold. The significance of the relationship among these groups of materials, their structures and performance is emphasized. Introduces the fundamentals of graphene oxides, their derivatives, common processes, principles and requirements for photocatalysis and electrocatalysis Reviews graphene-oxides for photocatalysis applications in H2 production, CO2 reduction, environment remediation, and more Covers graphene-oxides for electrocatalysis applications in energy, including supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries

Download or read book Metal Oxide Based Heterostructures written by Naveen Kumar and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal Oxide–Based Heterostructures: Fabrication and Applications provides information on synthesis strategies, structural and hierarchical features, morphological characteristics of metal oxide–based heterostructures, and their diverse applications. This book begins with an introduction to the various multidimensional heterostructures, synthesis aspects, and techniques used to control the formation of heterostructures. Then, the impact of synthesis routes on the formation of mixed metal oxide heterostructures and their properties are analyzed. The effect of nonmetal doping, metal doping, and composites of metal oxide heterostructures on the properties of heterostructures is also addressed and that also includes opportunities for optimization of the material’s performance for specific applications. Special attention is given to the surface characteristics of the metal oxide heterostructures and their impact on the material’s performance, and the applications of metal oxide heterostructures in various fields such as environmental remediation, sensing, organic catalysis, photovoltaics, light emitting materials, and hydrogen production. Introduces key principles for metal oxide heterostructures, their properties, key characteristics, and synthesis routes Emphasizes the relationship between synthesis strategies and material performance, including optimization strategies such as tailoring the material’s surface characteristics or structure Discusses metal oxide heterostructures and their application in lighting and displays, energy, environment, and sensing

Download or read book Metal Oxide Based Nanostructured Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells Electrolyzers and Metal Air Batteries written by Teko Napporn and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal Oxide-Based Nanostructured Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers, and Metal-Air Batteries is a comprehensive book summarizing the recent overview of these new materials developed to date. The book is motivated by research that focuses on the reduction of noble metal content in catalysts to reduce the cost associated to the entire system. Metal oxides gained significant interest in heterogeneous catalysis for basic research and industrial deployment. Metal Oxide-Based Nanostructured Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers, and Metal-Air Batteries puts these opportunities and challenges into a broad context, discusses the recent researches and technological advances, and finally provides several pathways and guidelines that could inspire the development of ground-breaking electrochemical devices for energy production or storage. Its primary focus is how materials development is an important approach to produce electricity for key applications such as automotive and industrial. The book is appropriate for those working in academia and R&D in the disciplines of materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and engineering. Includes key aspects of materials design to improve the performance of electrode materials for energy conversion and storage device applications Reviews emerging metal oxide materials for hydrogen production, hydrogen oxidation, oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution Discusses metal oxide electrocatalysts for water-splitting, metal-air batteries, electrolyzer, and fuel cell applications

Download or read book Metal Oxide Based Nanofibers and Their Applications written by Vincenzo Esposito and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal Oxide-based Nanofibers and their Applications provides an in-depth overview on developments surrounding the synthesis, characterization properties, and applications achieved by scientific leaders in the area. Sections deal with the theoretical and experimental aspects of the synthesis and methodologies to control microstructure, composition and shape of the nanofibrous metal oxides, review the applications of metal oxide nanofibers in diverse technologies, with special focus on the relation between the structural, morphological and compositional features of the nanofibers, cover applications of metal oxide nanofibers in the fields of sensing (biosensing, gas sensing), and consider biomedical and cleaning technologies. Lastly, a final section covers their application in energy generation and storage technologies (e. g. piezoelectric, solar cells, solid oxide fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and hydrogen storage are reviewed. Reviews electrospinning methods for the synthesis and design of nanocomposites and hybrid metal oxide nanofibers Discusses applications of metal oxide nanofibers in sensing, biomedical fields, cleaning technologies, and energy Emphasizes the structural, morphological and compositional properties of nanofibers and their effect on device performance

Download or read book Metal Oxides for Optoelectronics and Optics Based Medical Applications written by Suresh Sagadevan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal Oxides for Optoelectronics and Optics-based Medical Applications reviews recent advances in metal oxides and their mechanisms for optoelectronic, photoluminescent and medical applications. In addition, the book examines the integration of key chemistry concepts with nanoelectronics that can improve performance in a diverse range of applications. Sections place a strong emphasis on synthesis processes that can improve the metal oxides’ physical properties and the reflected surface chemical changes that can impact their performance in various devices like light-emitting diodes, luminescence materials, solar cells, etc. Finally, the book discusses the challenges associated with the handling and maintenance of metal oxides crystalline properties. This book will be suitable for academics and those working in R&D in industry looking to learn more about cheaper and more effective methods to produce metal oxides for use in the fields of electronics, photonics, biophotonics and engineering. Reviews the latest advances in the utilization of metal oxide materials in photonics, optoelectronics and optics-based medical applications Considers the most relevant synthesis strategies for the development of high-performing metal oxide-based devices Addresses a wide range of metal oxides including photonic crystals, fibers, metastructures, glasses, and more

Download or read book Metal Oxides for Non volatile Memory written by Panagiotis Dimitrakis and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal Oxides for Non-volatile Memory: Materials, Technology and Applications covers the technology and applications of metal oxides (MOx) in non-volatile memory (NVM) technology. The book addresses all types of NVMs, including floating-gate memories, 3-D memories, charge-trapping memories, quantum-dot memories, resistance switching memories and memristors, Mott memories and transparent memories. Applications of MOx in DRAM technology where they play a crucial role to the DRAM evolution are also addressed. The book offers a broad scope, encompassing discussions of materials properties, deposition methods, design and fabrication, and circuit and system level applications of metal oxides to non-volatile memory. Finally, the book addresses one of the most promising materials that may lead to a solution to the challenges in chip size and capacity for memory technologies, particular for mobile applications and embedded systems. Systematically covers metal oxides materials and their properties with memory technology applications, including floating-gate memory, 3-D memory, memristors, and much more Provides an overview on the most relevant deposition methods, including sputtering, CVD, ALD and MBE Discusses the design and fabrication of metal oxides for wide breadth of non-volatile memory applications from 3-D flash technology, transparent memory and DRAM technology

Download or read book Functionalized Nanomaterial Based Electrochemical Sensors written by Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functionalized Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensors: Principles, Fabrication Methods, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of materials, functionalized interfaces, fabrication strategies and application areas. Special attention is given to the remaining challenges and opportunities for commercial realization of functionalized nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors. An assortment of nanomaterials has been investigated for their incorporation into electrochemical sensors. For example, carbon- based nanomaterials (carbon nanotube, graphene and carbon fiber), noble metals (Au, Ag and Pt), polymers (nafion, polypyrrole) and non-noble metal oxides (Fe2O3, NiO, and Co3O4). The most relevant materials are discussed in the book with an emphasis on their evaluation of their realization in commercial applications. Application areas touched on include the environment, food and medicine industries. Health, safety and regulation considerations are touched on, along with economic and commercialization trends. Introduces the principles of nanomaterials for electrochemical sensing applications Reviews the most relevant fabrication strategies for functionalized nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensing platforms Discusses considerations for the commercial realization of functionalized nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors in the environment, food and point-of-care applications