Carbon Nano Forms and Applications

by: Maheshwar Sharon, Madhuri Sharon
Abstract: An in-depth look at the unique properties and potential applications of carbon nano materials Beginning with a description of various forms of carbon nano materials (CNM), this book addresses the need to develop a new classification of carbon. After the fundamental physics are discussed, CNM synthesis and applications are covered. Special emphasis is given to fuel cell, supercapacitor, hydorogen storage, microwave absorption, electron field emission, and biosystems applications. Carbon Nano Forms and Applications is an essential resource for material engineers, chemists, and physicists whose research focuses on carbon nano materials, including carbon nanotubes, carbon nanoantennas, and carbon nanowires. The book is also beneficial for those researchers using carbon material for next-generation technologies, such as quantum computing, solar cell, and nanomedicine.
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Table of Contents
- A. About the Authors
- B. Foreword
- C. Preface
- 1. Introduction to the Nanoworld of Carbon
- 2. Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterials with the Arc Discharge Method
- 3. Chemical Vapor Deposition and Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterials
- 4. Catalysts for Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes
- 5. Preparation of Thin-Film of Carbon Nanomaterial by Pulsed-Laser Deposition
- 6. Thermal Vapor Deposition for Thin Film of Carbon Nanomaterial
- 7. Natural Precursors for Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterial
- 8. Waste Plastic as Precursors for Synthesizing Carbon Nanomaterials
- 9. Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials by Scanning Electron Microscopy
- 10. Characterization of Nanomaterials by X-Ray Diffraction
- 11. Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials by Raman Spectroscopy
- 12. Novel Characteristics of Nanocarbon
- 13. Electron Field Emission from Carbon Nanomaterials
- 14. Carbon Nanomaterial as an Electrode in Fuel Cells
- 15. Electric Double-Layer Capacitors and Carbon Nanomaterials
- 16. Hydrogen Storage by Carbon Nanomaterials
- 17. Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Lithium-Ion Batteries
- 18. Carbon Solar Cells
- 19. Absorption of Microwaves by Carbon Nanomaterials
- 20. Carbon Nanosensors
- 21. Biosystems and Nanotechnology
- 22. Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials in Biosystems
- 23. Contribution of Carbon Nanomaterial in Solving Malignancy
- 24. Carbon Nanomaterial As a Nanosyringe: A Near-Future Reality
- 25. Antimicrobial Effects of Carbon Nanomaterials
- 26. Food, Cosmetics, and Carbon Nanotechnology
- 27. Toxicity versus Biocompatibility of Carbon Nanotubes
- 28. Carbon Nanotubes: A Paradigm Scaffold Fabricating Tissues
- 29. Carbon Nanotubes: Robust Nanorobots Interfacing Neurons to Fuel Up Neurogenesis in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Expanded Table of Contents
- A. About the Authors
- B. Foreword
- C. Preface
- 1. Introduction to the Nanoworld of Carbon
- 2. Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterials with the Arc Discharge Method
- 3. Chemical Vapor Deposition and Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterials
- 4. Catalysts for Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes
- 5. Preparation of Thin-Film of Carbon Nanomaterial by Pulsed-Laser Deposition
- 6. Thermal Vapor Deposition for Thin Film of Carbon Nanomaterial
- 7. Natural Precursors for Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterial
- 8. Waste Plastic as Precursors for Synthesizing Carbon Nanomaterials
- 9. Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials by Scanning Electron Microscopy
- 10. Characterization of Nanomaterials by X-Ray Diffraction
- 11. Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials by Raman Spectroscopy
- 12. Novel Characteristics of Nanocarbon
- 13. Electron Field Emission from Carbon Nanomaterials
- 14. Carbon Nanomaterial as an Electrode in Fuel Cells
- Introduction
- Historical Overview and Development of Fuel Cells
- Principles of Fuel Cells
- Thermodynamics of Fuel Cells
- Advantages of Fuel Cells
- Disadvantages of Fuel Cells
- Chemicals Used in Fuel Cells
- Various Applications of Fuel Cells
- Classification of Fuel Cells
- Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
- Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
- Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
- Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells
- Use of Carbon in Fuel Cells
- Fuel Cells Using Carbon Nanomaterials
- Summary
- 15. Electric Double-Layer Capacitors and Carbon Nanomaterials
- 16. Hydrogen Storage by Carbon Nanomaterials
- 17. Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Lithium-Ion Batteries
- 18. Carbon Solar Cells
- 19. Absorption of Microwaves by Carbon Nanomaterials
- 20. Carbon Nanosensors
- 21. Biosystems and Nanotechnology
- 22. Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials in Biosystems
- 23. Contribution of Carbon Nanomaterial in Solving Malignancy
- 24. Carbon Nanomaterial As a Nanosyringe: A Near-Future Reality
- Introduction
- Definition of Nanoparticles for Pharmaceutical and Medical Purposes
- History of the Development of Carbon Nanomaterial
- Drug Delivery Promises of Carbon Nanomaterial
- Synthesis and Purification of Carbon Nanomaterial
- Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
- Carbon Nanomaterial for Drug Delivery
- Progress Made So Far in Using Carbon Nanomaterial for Drug Delivery
- Possible Drawbacks in the Use of Carbon Nanomaterial for Drug Delivery
- Summary
- 25. Antimicrobial Effects of Carbon Nanomaterials
- 26. Food, Cosmetics, and Carbon Nanotechnology
- Introduction
- History
- Commercial Impact of Nanomaterials
- Nanomaterials Used in the Cosmetic and Food Industries
- Use of Carbon Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
- Use of Carbon Nanomaterials in Food Processing and Packaging
- Toxicity Concerns of Carbon Nanomaterials in the Cosmetic Industry
- Toxicity Concerns of Carbon Nanomaterials in the Food Industry
- Summary
- 27. Toxicity versus Biocompatibility of Carbon Nanotubes
- 28. Carbon Nanotubes: A Paradigm Scaffold Fabricating Tissues
- 29. Carbon Nanotubes: Robust Nanorobots Interfacing Neurons to Fuel Up Neurogenesis in Neurodegenerative Diseases
- What Is a Neuron?
- Carbon Nanotechnology for Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Neuronal Signaling Mechanism for Excitatory and Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential
- Modus Operandi of Some Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Nanomedicine Has Better Prospects for the Treatment of Neuronal Diseases
- Properties and Biocompatibility of Carbon Nanotubes
- Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Summary
- References
Book Details
Title: Carbon Nano Forms and Applications
Publisher: McGraw-Hill: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New Delhi, San Juan, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN: 9780071639606
Authors:
Maheshwar Sharon
Prof. Maheshwar Sharon, Retired Professor of Chemistry from IIT Bombay and Professor Emeritus CSIR & UGC, is currently heading a Nanotechnology Center as an Adjunct Professor at Birla College, Kalyan, Maharashtra, India.
Madhuri Sharon
Dr. Madhuri Sharon is currently Managing Director of Monad Nanotech Private Ltd.; the first Indian company to commercially produce carbon nano materials and conducting glasses.
Description: An in-depth look at the unique properties and potential applications of carbon nano materials Beginning with a description of various forms of carbon nano materials (CNM), this book addresses the need to develop a new classification of carbon. After the fundamental physics are discussed, CNM synthesis and applications are covered. Special emphasis is given to fuel cell, supercapacitor, hydorogen storage, microwave absorption, electron field emission, and biosystems applications. Carbon Nano Forms and Applications is an essential resource for material engineers, chemists, and physicists whose research focuses on carbon nano materials, including carbon nanotubes, carbon nanoantennas, and carbon nanowires. The book is also beneficial for those researchers using carbon material for next-generation technologies, such as quantum computing, solar cell, and nanomedicine.