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Modern Luminescence From Fundamental Concepts to Materials and Applications, Volume Four: Luminescence in Solid State Devices is a multivolume work that reviews the fundamental principles, properties and applications of luminescent materials. Topics addressed include 1) The key concepts of luminescence with a focus on important characterization techniques to understand a wide category of luminescent materials, 2) The most relevant luminescent materials such as transition metals, rare-earth materials, actinide-based materials, and organic materials, and 3) The emerging applications of luminescent materials in biomedicine, solid state devices, and the development of hybrid materials.

The book reviews the latest advances in luminescent materials and their application in solid state lighting, energy and space. The volume also discusses advanced applications such as photonic energy materials, anti-counterfeiting, high power applications, and more. It will be suitable for materials scientists and engineers in academia and industry R&D.

Discusses luminescent materials and their use in lighting and displays, energy, space and advanced applications Includes a wide range of materials for solid state device applications, including luminescent nanomaterials, phosphor materials, organic materials, and more to aid in materials selection Reviews the most relevant experimental optical techniques in the materials characterization of luminescent materials for solid state devices

Modern Luminescence from Fundamental Concepts to Materials and Applications: Volume Two: Luminescence in Materials is part of a multivolume work that reviews the fundamental principles, properties and applications of luminescent materials. Topics addressed include 1) The key concepts of luminescence with a focus on important characterization techniques to understand a wide category of luminescent materials, 2) The most relevant luminescent materials categories, including both current and emerging materials, and 3) The applications of luminescent materials in biomedicine, solid state devices, and the development of hybrid materials.This updated volume reviews the most relevant luminescent materials, including transition metals, rare-earth materials, actinide-based materials, and organic materials. In addition, the book reviews luminescence mechanisms in relevant, emerging materials and the optical techniques used to characterize these materials.

Provides an overview of luminescence mechanisms in transition and rare-earth elements, actinides and organicsReviews the latest advances in optimizing luminescent properties in materialsIncludes experimental spectroscopic techniques to analyze luminescent materials

Modern Luminescence: From Fundamental Concepts to Materials and Applications, Volume One, Concepts and Luminescence is a multivolume work that reviews the fundamental principles, properties and applications of luminescent materials. Topics addressed include key concepts of luminescence, with a focus on important characterization techniques to understand a wide category of luminescent materials. The most relevant luminescent materials, such as transition metals, rare-earth materials, actinide-based materials, and organic materials are discussed, along with emerging applications of luminescent materials in biomedicine, solid state devices, and the development of hybrid materials.

This book is an important introduction to the underlying scientific concepts needed to understand luminescence, such as atomic and molecular physics and chemistry. Other topics explored cover the latest advances in materials characterization methods, such as Raman spectroscopy, ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear spectroscopy, and more. Finally, there is a focus on the materials physics of nanophotonics.

Includes an overview of the underlying scientific concepts of luminescence, such as quantum theory, physics and historical context Provides the most important materials characterization methods, including Raman spectroscopy, nonlinear spectroscopy, and more for a wide range of luminescent materials Introduces nanophotonics dynamics that are important to keep in mind when designing materials and devices

Heterostructured nanoparticles have the capability for a broad range of novel and enhanced properties, which leads to appealing biomedical and environmental applications. This timely new book addresses the design and preparation of multiphase nanomaterials with desired size, shape, phase composition, and crystallinity, as well as their current applications. It emphasizes key examples to motivate deeper studies, including nanomaterial-based hyperthermia treatment of cancer, nanohybrids for water purification, nanostructures used in the removal or detection of bioagents from waste water, and so on.Features Presents state of the art research on heterostructured nanomaterials, from their synthesis and physiochemical properties to current environmental and biological applications. Includes details on toxicity and risk assessment of multifunctional nanomaterials. Discusses recent developments and utilization in healthcare by leading experts. Introduces the main features of functionalization of nanomaterials in terms of desired size, shape, phase composition, surface functionalization/coating, toxicity, and geometry. Emphasizes practical applications in the environmental and biomedical sectors.

This timely book covers basic mechanisms, characterization, theoretical simulations, and applications for exchange bias in granular nanosystems, thin films, and bulk systems. After an overview of the field and key principles, the next section covers nanogranular (core-shell) systems, followed by chapters on thin films, bilayers/multilayers nanostructures, dilute magnetic semiconductors, and multiferroic systems. A final section turns to bulk systems, such as those consisting of perovskite structures, rare earth-transition metal intermetallic, and ion implantations. Readers of this book will obtain A complete, modern overview on exchange bias phenomena, covering synthesis, characterization techniques, and applicationsAn introduction to all the important phenomenological models proposed for thin films, bulk materials, and nanoparticlesDetailed discussion of the importance of size, shape, cooling field, and temperature on exchange bias propertiesUnderstanding of novel applications of exchange bias systems

Applications of Nanotechnologies in Biomedicine, Agriculture, and the Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, design, and utilization of various nanomaterials, exploring their potential applications in fields ranging from agriculture and environmental remediation to healthcare and medicine. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book starts with an overview of various synthesis methods, along with a thorough discussion on the benefits and limitations of each method. Subsequent chapters focus on specific areas of innovation, encompassing a broad array of applications within food and agriculture, biomedicine and environmental science. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across a range of disciplines, but it is also ideal for industrial scientists, engineers and R&D professionals with an interest in nanotechnology and sustainable technologies for diverse applications.Discusses the historical development of nanomaterials, their fundamental properties, and highlights key synthesis methods, with a special emphasis on green chemistry and sustainabilityCovers various classes of nanomaterials and their diverse uses across different fields, including biomedicine, agriculture, and environmental scienceProvides practical guidance on how to design and prepare nanostructures with the desired multifunctionality

Heterostructured nanoparticles have the capability for a broad range of novel and enhanced properties, which leads to appealing biomedical and environmental applications. This timely new book addresses the design and preparation of multiphase nanomaterials with desired size, shape, phase composition, and crystallinity, as well as their current applications. It emphasizes key examples to motivate deeper studies, including nanomaterial-based hyperthermia treatment of cancer, nanohybrids for water purification, nanostructures used in the removal or detection of bioagents from waste water, and so on.Features Presents state of the art research on heterostructured nanomaterials, from their synthesis and physiochemical properties to current environmental and biological applications. Includes details on toxicity and risk assessment of multifunctional nanomaterials. Discusses recent developments and utilization in healthcare by leading experts. Introduces the main features of functionalization of nanomaterials in terms of desired size, shape, phase composition, surface functionalization/coating, toxicity, and geometry. Emphasizes practical applications in the environmental and biomedical sectors.

Currently, many of the technological advances around the world are limited by the lack of understanding about materials science and its applications. Beginning researchers in materials sciences worldwide have had great difficulty developing their research. This book is aimed at undergraduate students and researchers in materials sciences. It aims to provide a greater understanding of the potential of semiconductor materials for environmental applications such as renewable energy, energy storage systems, and remediation of degraded environments.

This timely book covers basic mechanisms, characterization, theoretical simulations, and applications for exchange bias in granular nanosystems, thin films, and bulk systems. After an overview of the field and key principles, the next section covers nanogranular (core-shell) systems, followed by chapters on thin films, bilayers/multilayers nanostructures, dilute magnetic semiconductors, and multiferroic systems. A final section turns to bulk systems, such as those consisting of perovskite structures, rare earth-transition metal intermetallic, and ion implantations. Readers of this book will obtain A complete, modern overview on exchange bias phenomena, covering synthesis, characterization techniques, and applicationsAn introduction to all the important phenomenological models proposed for thin films, bulk materials, and nanoparticlesDetailed discussion of the importance of size, shape, cooling field, and temperature on exchange bias propertiesUnderstanding of novel applications of exchange bias systems

This book focuses on the widely used experimental techniques available for the structural, morphological, and spectroscopic characterization of materials.

This book contains most updated information on synthesis of magnetic nanohybrids, their physio-chemical properties, and key biological applications.

This book contains most updated information on synthesis of magnetic nanohybrids, their physio-chemical properties, and key biological applications.

This book discusses the efficacy of nanomaterial-based X-rays enhancers against cancer therapy and imaging in both in vitro and in vivo systems. Finally, special nanoparticle-based contrast agents to enhance the contrast for targeted cancer therapy are covered and discussed.

This book discusses the efficacy of nanomaterial-based X-rays enhancers against cancer therapy and imaging in both in vitro and in vivo systems. Finally, special nanoparticle-based contrast agents to enhance the contrast for targeted cancer therapy are covered and discussed.

This book offers a detailed discussion of the complex magnetic behavior of magnetic nanosystems, with its myriad of geometries (e.g. core-shell, heterodimer and dumbbell) and its different applications. It provides a broad overview of the numerous current studies concerned with magnetic nanoparticles, presenting key examples and an in-depth examination of the cutting-edge developments in this field. This contributed volume shares the latest developments in nanomagnetism with a wide audience: from upper undergraduate and graduate students to advanced specialists in both academia and industry. The first three chapters serve as a primer to the more advanced content found later in the book, making it an ideal introductory text for researchers starting in this field. It provides a forum for the critical evaluation of many aspects of complex nanomagnetism that are at the forefront of nanoscience today. It also presents highlights from the extensive literature on the topic, including the latest research in this field.

This book offers a detailed discussion of the complex magnetic behavior of magnetic nanosystems, with its myriad of geometries (e.g.