N. Manjubaashini – författare

This book discusses the early stages of the development of nanostructures, including synthesis techniques, growth mechanisms, the physics and chemistry of nanostructured materials, various innovative characterization techniques, the need for functionalization and different functionalization methods as well as the various properties of nanostructured materials. It focuses on the applications of nanostructured materials, such as mechanical applications, nanoelectronics and microelectronic devices, nano-optics, nanophotonics and nano-optoelectronics, as well as piezoelectric, agriculture, biomedical and, environmental remediation applications, and anti-microbial and antibacterial properties. Further, it includes a chapter on nanomaterial research developments, highlighting work on the life-cycle analysis of nanostructured materials and toxicity aspects.

This book explores various unique characteristics of graphene quantum dots and their potential applications in a variety of fields. It provides an in-depth investigation of the present state of the art in graphene quantum dots, composites, hybrid structures, and other related topics. Various topics covered in this book are synthesis and characterization of graphene quantum dots, modelling and simulation, nanoscale applications nanosensors, bio-nanosensors, energy applications, industrial applications, healthcare applications, textile applications, and many more. Given the contents, this book is highly useful for material scientists and also the researchers and professionals in the areas of chemistry and physics.