Santanu Patra - Böcker

Rapid advancements in materials science and engineering have resulted in the emergence of innovative carbon-neutral approaches with enhanced properties and reduced environmental impact. These materials include but are not limited to, low-carbon footprint composites, bio-based polymers, and recyclable energy storage solutions. This book provides an up-to-date exploration of these cutting-edge materials, equipping readers with the knowledge to leverage their potential. Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, necessitating a swift and comprehensive transition to sustainable energy sources. The development and adoption of carbon-neutrality plays a pivotal role in achieving this transition by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enabling the widespread implementation of renewable energy systems. The purpose of this book is to provide a timely and comprehensive resource that explores the potential of carbon-neutral approaches for green energy, addressing the growing demand for knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.Provides a comprehensive understanding of carbon-neutral strategies, including their composition, properties, and manufacturing processesIncludes detailed case studies showcasing successful implementations of carbon-neutral strategies in real-world green energy projectsAddresses emerging trends and potential future directions in the field of carbon-neutral strategies for green energy

ELECTROCATALYTIC MATERIALS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY The book provides a comprehensive overview of various electrocatalytic materials and their applications in renewable energy thereby promoting a sustainable and clean energy future for all. As an important branch of catalysts, electrocatalytic materials exhibit important catalytic reactions that can convert and store energy through reactions involving electron transfer. However, the study of electrocatalytic materials presents a huge challenge due to the highly complicated reaction network, the variety of reaction selectivity, and the puzzling reaction mechanisms. Tremendous research efforts have been made toward the fabrication of efficient electrocatalytic materials that can be used in the energy sectors. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of electrocatalytic materials for different renewable energy applications. Furthermore, the book discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the development and utilization of electrocatalytic materials for renewable energy. The future utility of different electrocatalytic materials is also well-defined in the context of the renewable energy approach. The contributors to this book are leading experts in the field of electrocatalytic materials for renewable energy, including scientists and engineers from academia, industry, and national laboratories. Their collective expertise and knowledge provide valuable insights into the latest advances in electrocatalysis for renewable energy applications. Audience This book is intended for researchers and professionals in the fields of materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering who are interested in the development and utilization of electrocatalytic materials for renewable energy.

In recent years, the pressing issue of climate change has brought the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility to the forefront of global discussions. Industries worldwide are seeking innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprints and contribute to a low carbon economy. One of the key areas with significant potential for positive impact is the development and implementation of materials with a lower carbon footprint. Notable recent breakthroughs include novel biomaterials, efficient additive manufacturing processes, and increased utilization of recycled resources.Encompassing a variety of different industries and applications this book captures the dynamic landscape of these developments, providing a snapshot of the current state of low carbon materials and projecting their future impact on a path toward a greener and more sustainable future. It is a great resource for both materials scientists interested in sustainability and green chemists interested in materials science.

There is an urgent need to address healthcare challenges and an increasing demand for innovative solutions to power ingestible and implantable devices. This book systematically explores the potential of energy materials to be a catalyst in this research and to act as a power bank for biomedical devices, with a focus on ingestible or implantable technologies. Coverage includes elucidating current developments, addressing challenges, proposing solutions and charting future possibilities, all ultimately with the aim of fostering a collective effort towards progress in this critical area of healthcare technology.Aimed at researchers who require an up-to-date overview of the status and challenges for energy materials in healthcare, it summarizes ongoing efforts and highlights the untapped potential. This valuable resource not only updates them on the existing landscape but also serves as a source of inspiration, encouraging further exploration and contribution to the progress of energy materials in healthcare.

By bringing together interdisciplinary knowledge from the fields of environmental science, chemistry, polymer science, analytical chemistry, and environmental engineering, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the potential of MIPs as artificial antibodies for environmental health.

This book covers the fundamental principles of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and their synthesis methodologies, offering readers a solid understanding of these unique materials. It delves into the design and selection of template molecules for imprinting, as well as polymerization techniques and strategies for optimizing MIP performance. With a focus on real-world applications, the book showcases the wide range of environmental health problems that MIPs can address. It discusses the detection and quantification of pollutants in air, water, and soil using MIP-based sensors and biosensors. Additionally, it explores the use of MIPs in environmental remediation, such as the adsorption and removal of contaminants, as well as the development of MIP-based materials for water and soil treatment. The book also highlights the analytical applications of MIPs in environmental health, including separation and purification techniques, sample preparation, and preconcentration methods. It examines how MIPs can be integrated into analytical instrumentation and detection systems to enhance environmental analysis. By bringing together interdisciplinary knowledge from the fields of environmental science, chemistry, polymer science, analytical chemistry, and environmental engineering, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the potential of MIPs as artificial antibodies for environmental health. With its emphasis on real-world applications and case studies, it offers practical insights that researchers, academics, and professionals can apply in environmental monitoring, remediation, and analysis projects.

This handbook focuses on electrocatalytic materials, a field that has experienced significant advancements in recent decades, primarily driven by nanoscale catalyst design improvements.

This book provides insight into the development and trends which are progressing quickly in the field of nano-miniaturized-based devices and tools.This book offers an overview of the evolution of miniaturization of engineering systems and devices, which was initiated over one-half century ago.

Nanotechnology is rapidly growing as a new technology alternative to create advance materials with unique characteristics and performance for vast applications in a range of industrial sectors. In recent years, a number of nanotechnology-based products have appeared in our day-to-today lives. On the other hand, industries have also considered nano-concepts to produce high-added value products with superior capacity, reliability, and efficiency. The field of nanotechnology is one of the most popular areas for current research and development in almost all technical disciplines. This includes miniaturization of microelectronics, nanomedicine, nano-emulsion particles, fuel cell catalysts, self-assembled polymer films, nanofabrication, imprint lithography, and more. This book summarizes recent advances in miniaturization using nanotechnological approaches. The ability to interact with matter at nanoscale has led to the development of nanoarchitecture and nanomaterials which have the capability of exceeding the limits of conventional modalities. This book provides insight into the development and trends which are progressing quickly in the field of nano-miniaturized-based devices and tools.This book offers an overview of the evolution of miniaturization of engineering systems and devices, which was initiated over one-half century ago. The trend of further miniaturization of devices to the ultimate atomic scale will not only continue, it will become a dominant technological development in the first half of the new century, if not for longer. Such development will require significant changes in every aspect of design and manufacturing, as well as production management over traditional engineering practices. Production of miniaturized device components and engineering systems of micro- and nanoscale is clearly beyond the capability of current machine tools. Manufacturing of nano-scaled devices and components involves isolation, transportation, and re-assembly of atoms and molecules. This nanomachining technology involves not only physical-chemical processes as in the case of microfabrication, but it also involves application and integration of the principles of molecular biology.

The book delves into the intricate realm of Molecularly Imprinting Polymers (MIPs) functioning as artificial antibodies.