The modernization of science and technology using nanomaterials will open a new paradigm to meet the increasing energy demand. This book provides an in-depth understanding of theoretical perspectives from molecular and atomic levels. The modern analytical techniques explored provide an understanding of the interactions of particles at interfaces. This book gives a holistic view of materials synthesis, analysis, application, and safe handling.
Author(s): Xuan Wang, Sajid Bashir, Jingbo Louise Liu
Publisher: De Gruyter
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 628
City: Berlin
Contents
Common abbreviations
Preface
Section 1: Overview of nanoscience and nanochemistry
Chapter 1 Nanochemistry: development of nanomaterials
Section 2: Focus on synthesis methods
Chapter 2A Wet-chemistry-derived nanomaterials and their multidisciplinary applications
Chapter 2B Bottom-up synthesis of nanomaterials
Chapter 2C Green pathways to synthesize nanomaterials
Chapter 2D Synthesis and stabilization of metallic nanoparticles
Section 3: Focus on characterization methods
Chapter 3A Advances in understanding electrochemical reaction mechanisms of highly dispersed metal sites using X-ray absorption spectroscopy
Chapter 3B In situ spectroscopic studies of the electrochemistry
Chapter 3C Integrated X-ray scattering and molecularscale simulation approaches to probe the behavior of confined fluids for a sustainable energy future
Section 4: Focus on select example applications of nanoscience in energy, environment, and health
Chapter 4A Electrocatalytic hydrogen production
Chapter 4B Nanostructured materials for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
Chapter 4C Recent progress in cobalt-based nanosheets for electrochemical water oxidation
Chapter 4D Nanoapplication: carbon capture and conversions
Postface: social impact, consequences, and results of nanotechnology
Biography of the editors
Biography of the authors
Author list
Index
