Carbon Nano Forms and Applications

by Sharon, Madhuri; Sharon, Maheshwar

• ISBN13: 9780071639606
• ISBN10: 0071639608
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-10-12
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Cutting-edge coverage of carbon nanoscale scienceThis definitive volume offers an in-depth look at the unique properties and potential applications of carbon nanomaterials (CNM). Beginning with a description of various CNM types, Carbon Nanoforms and Applications addresses the need to develop a new classification of carbon. After discussing the fundamental physics, the book covers techniques for CNM synthesis and characterization. This authoritative resource then provides comprehensive information on the physico-chemical and biosystems applications of CNMs.Carbon Nanoforms and Applications covers: Theoretical aspects of CNM Synthesis and characterization of CNM Electron field emission Fuel cells Electric double-layer capacitors Hydrogen storage Lithium-ion batteries Carbon solar cells Microwave absorption Carbon nanosensors Biosystems Cancer treatment Nano-enabled drug delivery Antimicrobial properties Tissue fabrication Neurogenesis Food and cosmetics

Author Biography

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.

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Nanoforms of Carbon
Introduction to the Nanoworld of Carbon	p. 3
Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterials
Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterials with the Arc Discharge Method	p. 29
Chemical Vapor Deposition and Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterials	p. 39
Catalysts for Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes	p. 63
Preparation of Thin-Film of Carbon Nanomaterial by Pulsed-Laser Deposition	p. 75
Thermal Vapor Deposition for Thin Film of Carbon Nanomaterial	p. 93
Natural Precursors for Synthesis of Carbon Nanomaterial	p. 101
Waste Plastic as Precursors for Synthesizing Carbon Nanomaterials	p. 125
Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials
Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials by Scanning Electron Microscopy	p. 135
Characterization of Nanomaterials by X-Ray Diffraction	p. 149
Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials by Raman Spectroscopy	p. 163
Novel Characteristics of Nanocarbon	p. 175
Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials
Electron Field Emission from Carbon Nanomaterials	p. 191
Carbon Nanomaterial as an Electrode in Fuel Cells	p. 209
Electric Double-Layer Capacitors and Carbon Nanomaterials	p. 229
Hydrogen Storage by Carbon Nanomaterials	p. 247
Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Lithium-Ion Batteries	p. 267
Carbon Solar Cells	p. 279
Absorption of Microwaves by Carbon Nanomaterials	p. 309
Carbon Nanosensors	p. 323
Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials in Biosystems
Biosystems and Nanotechnology	p. 347
Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials in Biosystems	p. 357
Contribution of Carbon Nanomaterial in Solving Malignancy	p. 379
Carbon Nanomaterial as a Nanosyringe: A Near-Future Reality	p. 405
Antimicrobial Effects of Carbon Nanomaterials	p. 421
Food, Cosmetics, and Carbon Nanotechnology	p. 437
Toxicity versus Biocompatibility of Carbon Nanotubes	p. 451
Carbon Nanotubes: A Paradigm Scaffold Fabricating Tissues	p. 469
Carbon Nanotubes: Robust Nanorobots Interfacing Neurons to Fuel Up Neurogenesis in Neurodegenerative Diseases	p. 485
References	p. 501
Index	p. 523
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