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[null,null,"Autore",null,"Prakash Kolla Bhanu"]
[null,null,"Titolo",null,"New Frontiers in Materials Science : Interdisciplinary Approaches to Innovation and Technologies"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2025"]
[{"$nulls":4},"©2025"]
[null,null,"ISBN",null,"1-394-31493-0"]
[{"$nulls":4},"1-394-31492-2"]
[null,null,"Edizione",null,"[1st ed.]"]
[null,null,"Descrizione fisica",null,"1 online resource (250 pages)"]
[null,null,"Disciplina",null,"620.11"]
[null,null,"Lingua di pubblicazione",null,"Inglese"]
[null,null,"Formato",null,"Materiale a stampa"]
[null,null,null,"Livello bibliografico","Monografia"]
[null,null,"Nota di contenuto",null,"Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Nanomaterial Synthesis and Its Applications -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Nanomaterials Based in Metals -- 1.1.2 Nanomaterials for Metal and Nonmetals on Semiconductor -- 1.1.3 Micro and Nanocomposite Materials -- 1.2 Nanomaterials and Preparation of Metal Matrix Composite -- 1.3 Bio-Medical Applications of Nanomaterials -- 1.3.1 Advantage of Nanoscale Materials for Biomedical Applications -- 1.3.2 Types of Bio-Nanoparticles Used for the Production of Drugs -- 1.3.3 Biomedical Applications of Nanoscale Materials -- 1.3.3.1 Bio-Molecular Imaging with Nanoparticle Composite -- 1.3.3.2 Nanotherapies in the Field of Biomedical Medicine -- 1.3.3.3 Optical Nanosensors -- 1.4 Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 Advances in Meta-Materials: Engineering Light and Sound Waves for Next-Generation Technologies -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Research Methodology -- Research Findings -- Proposed Conceptual Framework -- Suggestion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Advanced Intersection of Material and Medicine Revolutionizing Healthcare Outcomes -- 3.1 Overview of Nanotechnology -- 3.1.1 Nanotechnology's Impact on Material Sciences -- 3.1.1.1 Nanomaterials Synthesis -- 3.1.1.2 Enhanced Mechanical Properties -- 3.1.1.3 Improved Electrical and Thermal Conductivity -- 3.1.1.4 Surface Modification and Functionalization -- 3.1.1.5 Advanced Coatings and Films -- 3.1.1.6 Nanostructured Catalysts -- 3.1.1.7 Smart and Responsive Materials -- 3.2 Nanomaterials for Imaging and Diagnosis "]
[{"$nulls":4},"-- 3.3 Biomaterials and Bioactive Devices for Medical Devices -- 3.3.1 Types of Biomaterials and Bioactive Devices -- 3.3.1.1 Biodegradable Polymers -- 3.3.1.2 Beneficial Windows and Tiles -- 3.3.1.3 Intelligent Polymers."]
[{"$nulls":4},"3.3.1.4 Synthetic Polymers -- 3.4 Bioprinting of Living Tissues and Organs -- 3.4.1 Cell Selection and Seeding -- 3.4.2 Bioprinting Process -- 3.4.3 Post-Printing Processing -- 3.4.4 Tissue Maturation and Integration -- 3.4.5 Applications of Bioprinting -- 3.4.5.1 Bioprinted Organs -- 3.4.5.2 Individualized Medicine -- 3.4.5.3 Biological Studies and Development -- 3.5 Smart Fabrics for Health Monitoring -- 3.5.1 Sensor Integration -- 3.5.2 Data Collection and Transmission -- 3.5.3 Comfort and Wearability -- 3.5.4 Biometric Authentication -- 3.5.5 Applications -- 3.5.6 Remote Patient Monitoring -- 3.6 Brain-Computer Interfaces for Communication and Control -- 3.6.1 Neural Recording and Decoding -- 3.6.2 Assistive Communication -- 3.6.3 Motor Restoration -- 3.6.4 Neurorehabilitation -- 3.6.5 Cognitive Enhancement -- 3.6.6 Cellular Alignment and Guidance -- 3.6.7 Enhanced Cell Proliferation and Differentiation -- 3.6.8 Sensing and Monitoring -- 3.7 Micro and Nanoscale Carriers for Drug Transport -- 3.7.1 Improved Drug Solubility and Stability -- 3.7.2 Targeted Drug Delivery -- 3.7.3 Controlled Drug Release -- 3.7.4 Enhanced Cellular Uptake and Intracellular Delivery -- 3.7.5 Multifunctional Carriers -- 3.7.6 Minimized Side Effects and Toxicity -- 3.8 Biocompatible Surgical Instruments and Implants -- 3.8.1 Enhanced Biocompatibility -- 3.8.2 Reduced Risk of Infection -- 3.8.3 Customization and Personalization -- 3.8.4 Biodegradability and Restorability -- 3.8.5 Promotion of Tissue Integration and Regeneration -- 3.8.6 Compatibility with Imaging and Diagnostic Technologies -- 3.8.7 Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery -- 3.9 Conclusion and Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 4 Nanoscopic Marvels: Exploring Carbon Nanoparticles in Biomedicine -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Applications."]
[{"$nulls":4},"4.2.1 Biological Imaging, Pathology-Related Detection, and Diagnostics -- 4.2.2 Diagnostics Photoacoustic -- 4.2.3 Hem Sorbents for Adsorption, Hemofiltration, and Hemodialysis -- 4.2.4 Photodynamic Therapy -- 4.2.5 Vaccine Production -- 4.2.6 Therapy-Platform of Delivery and Intervention -- 4.3 Conclusions -- 4.4 Future Scope -- References -- Chapter 5 Harnessing the Power of Materials for Efficient Energy Storage and Conversion -- 5.1 Introduction to Energy Storage Materials -- 5.1.1 Overview of Energy Storage Systems -- 5.1.2 Importance of Material Selection -- 5.1.3 Current Trends and Innovations -- 5.1.3.1 Transition Beyond Lithium-Ion -- 5.1.3.2 Material Optimization and Discovery -- 5.1.3.3 Sustainability and Circular Economy -- 5.1.3.4 Expanding Applications -- 5.2 Electrochemical Energy Storage -- 5.2.1 Battery Technologies -- 5.2.1.1 Established Battery Technologies -- 5.2.1.2 Emerging Battery Technologies -- 5.2.2 Supercapacitors -- 5.2.3 Fuel Cells -- 5.3 Materials for Batteries -- 5.3.1 Cathode Materials -- 5.3.2 Anode Materials -- 5.3.2.1 Graphite -- 5.3.2.2 Advanced Anode Materials -- 5.3.3 Electrolytes and Separators -- 5.3.3.1 Electrolytes -- 5.3.3.2 Types of Electrolytes -- 5.3.4 Separators -- 5.3.4.1 Types of Separators -- 5.4 Photovoltaic Materials -- 5.5 Hydrogen Storage Materials -- 5.5.1 Metal Hydrides -- 5.5.2 Chemical Hydrides -- 5.5.3 Carbon-Based Materials -- 5.6 Challenges and Future Directions -- 5.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Biogenic AgNPs: Leaf-Mediated Green Synthesis, Analytical Spectroscopic Characterization, and Applications -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Biogenic AgNPs -- 6.3 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7 Material for Energy Storage and Conversion -- 7.1 "]
[{"$nulls":4},"Introduction -- 7.2 2D Materials in Energy Application -- 7.2.1 Materials Used in Energy Storage."]
[{"$nulls":4},"7.2.1.1 Supercapacitors -- 7.2.1.2 Battery -- 7.2.2 Materials Used in Energy Conversion -- 7.2.2.1 Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) -- 7.2.2.2 Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) -- 7.2.2.3 Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) -- 7.2.2.4 Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction (CRR) -- 7.2.2.5 Water Splitting -- 7.3 Summary -- References -- Chapter 8 Rare Earth Elements in Photonic Materials -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 History of Rare Earth Elements -- 8.3 Trivalent Lanthanides Electronic Configuration -- 8.4 Energy Level Splitting of 4f States in Lanthanides -- 8.5 The Energy Levels of Lanthanides and Dieke Diagram -- 8.6 Physical and Chemical Properties of RE Elements -- 8.6.1 Basic Properties of Lanthanides -- 8.6.2 Lanthanide Contraction -- 8.6.3 Chemical Properties -- 8.6.4 Magnetism -- 8.7 Optical Properties -- 8.7.1 Luminescence -- 8.7.2 Phosphorescence -- 8.8 Applications of Rare Earth Materials -- 8.8.1 Phosphors in Photonics -- 8.8.2 Rare Earth Doped Glasses -- 8.8.3 Ceramics -- 8.8.4 Magnetic Materials -- References -- Chapter 9 Emerging Materials for Future Energy Storage and Energy Conversion Application -- 9.1 Importance of Energy Storage and Conversion in Modern Society -- 9.1.1 Challenges Posed by Fossil Fuels and the Need for Clean Energy Alternatives -- 9.1.2 Global Energy Demands and Renewable Energy Sources -- 9.1.3 Role of Energy Storage in Balancing Supply and Demand -- 9.2 Role of Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion -- 9.2.1 The Importance of Material Innovation in Energy Systems -- 9.2.2 Conversion of Various Energy Forms to Electrical Energy -- 9.3 Energy Storage Materials -- 9.3.1 Trends in Materials Research: Graphene, Perovskites, and Hydrogen Storage Materials -- 9.3.2 Overview of Different Storage Technologies -- 9.4 Batteries -- 9.4.1 Types of Batteries: Alkaline, Lead-Acid, Lithium-Ion, and Nickel-Metal Hydride."]
[{"$nulls":4},"9.4.1.1 Alkaline Batteries -- 9.4.1.2 Lead-Acid Batteries -- 9.4.1.3 Lithium-Ion Batteries -- 9.4.1.4 Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries -- 9.4.2 Advantages and Limitations of Each Type -- 9.5 Supercapacitors -- 9.5.1 Structure and Function -- 9.5.2 Advantages Over Traditional Batteries -- 9.6 Fuel Cells -- 9.6.1 Types and Applications -- 9.6.2 Hydrogen Storage and Conversion -- 9.7 Energy Conversion Materials -- 9.7.1 Photovoltaic Systems -- 9.7.2 Thermoelectric Materials -- 9.7.3 Catalysts for Energy Conversion -- 9.8 Characterization Methods for Energy Materials -- 9.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Innovations in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Cutting- Edge Techniques Along with the Diverse Implementations of These Nanomaterials in Nanotechnology Methods -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Bottom-Up Method -- 10.3 Chemical Method -- 10.3.1 Sol-Gel Method -- 10.3.1.1 Applications and Advantages of the Sol-Gel Method -- 10.3.2 Spinning Method -- 10.3.2.1 Applications of the Spinning Method in Nanoparticle Synthesis -- 10.3.3 Template Method -- 10.3.3.1 Applications of Template Methods -- 10.3.4 Laser Pyrolysis -- 10.3.4.1 Applications of Laser Pyrolysis -- 10.3.5 Chemical Vapor Deposition Method -- 10.3.6 Hydrothermal Method -- 10.3.6.1 Benefits of Hydrothermal Synthesis -- 10.3.6.2 Uses -- 10.3.7 Reverse Micelle Method -- 10.4 Green Synthesis or Biological Method -- 10.4.1 From Roots -- 10.4.2 Flowers -- 10.4.3 Leaves -- 10.4.4 Bacteria -- 10.5 Top-Down Method -- 10.6 Physical and Chemical Methods -- 10.6.1 Thermal Decomposition -- 10.6.2 Mechanical Milling -- 10.6.2.1 Type of Ball Mills -- 10.6.3 Laser Ablation Method -- 10.6.4 Sputtering Method -- 10.6.5 The Arc-Discharge Method -- 10.6.6 Nanolithography Method -- 10.7 Conclusion and Future Scope -- References."]
[{"$nulls":4},"Chapter 11 Emerging Trends and Future Developments in Smart Materials and Their Applications: A Comprehensive Review."]
[null,null,null,"Sommario/riassunto","The book is essential for anyone eager to stay at the forefront of materials science, as it offers invaluable insights from leading experts into the latest advancements and applications shaping the future of technology. New Frontiers in Materials Science: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Innovation and Technologies is an essential guide to the rapidly evolving field of materials science, presenting a thorough exploration of the latest advancements, challenges, and applications that define the discipline today. This book delves into cutting-edge research and emerging trends, from nanomaterials and biomaterials to smart materials and sustainable solutions, providing a detailed overview that is both accessible to newcomers and enriching for experienced professionals. Each chapter is crafted by leading experts, offering readers a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and practical insights relevant to both academia and industry. Designed for a diverse audience, this book addresses the needs of students, researchers, and professionals by bridging foundational concepts with state-of-the-art research. Topics such as materials for renewable energy, advances in nanotechnology, and applications in medical and electronic fields highlight how materials science is shaping the future. The book not only serves as a reference for technical knowledge but also inspires innovative thinking, making it a must-have resource for anyone committed to understanding and advancing the materials that will drive tomorrow's technologies. Readers of the book will find it:  Covers the latest developments and breakthroughs in materials science, keeping readers informed about emerging trends; Written by leading researchers and experts, providing in-depth knowledge and practical perspectives on innovative materials; Showcases how advancements in materials science impact industries such as electronics, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing; Examines the potential of new materials in sustainable technologies, nanotechnology, and smart materials for tomorrow's challenges; Encompasses topics from nanomaterials to biomaterials, making it a vital resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals.  Audience Engineers, chemists, physicists, and materials scientists across academia and industry in sectors such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, electronics, and renewable energy."]