1st Edition

Metal Oxides Advances in Sustainability and Nanotechnology

Edited By Virat Khanna, Rohit Jasrotia, Tejeet Singh, Gulab Singh Copyright 2026
510 Pages 164 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

510 Pages 164 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Metal Oxides explores the multidimensional applications of metal oxides from nanostructured innovations to sustainable solutions. The book begins with the fundamentals of metal oxides, covering aspects such as their structure, synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and surface modification strategies. It expands into nanostructured metal oxide thin films, photocatalytic applications,... Read more

Section 1. Fundamentals of Metal Oxides. 

1. Structure, Properties, and Application of Metal Oxides. 
Pankaj Kumar, Amanjot Kaur Rahul, Puneet Kaur, and Jasmeet Kaur
2. Synthesis Techniques for Metal Oxide Nanostructures. 
Enas Amdeha, Asmaa S. Morshedy, and Esraa M. El-Fawal
3. Methods for the Formation of Metal Oxide Nanostructures. 
Sidharth D. Nair, Karrthikeyan K, Jeotikanta Mohapatra, and Sunil Kumar Pradhan


Section 2. Nano Aspects and Advanced Applications of Metal Oxides. 


4. Metal Oxides for Energy Storage Devices. 
J.M Yelwa, H. Musa, Joseph Usman, Magaji Ladan, Balarabe El-Yaqoob, Opeoluwa O. Fasanya, Shuaibu Abdullahi, B.M. Aliyu, J.M Nasir, Zainab Abdulrahman, Ibrahim Jimoh, A.J. Aliyu, and Alhagie Drammeh
5. Advanced Metal Oxides for High-Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Application. 
Ritu Raj and Gajendra Prasad Singh
6. Photocatalytic Applications of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 
Asmaa S. Morshedy, Esraa M. El-Fawal, and Enas Amdeha
7. Synthesis and Photocatalytic Mechanisms of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 
Monika Dubey
8. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle: A Catalyst for Photo-Assisted Dye Degradation. 
Vidya Kalyankar and Vaishali Tembare
9. Metal Oxide Thin Films as Anti-Reflection Coatings for Enhancing Photon-to-Energy Conversion Efficiency of Photovoltaic Cells. 
Raghavendra Sagar
10. Metal Oxides Applied to Biomedical Engineering. 
Bancha Yingngam
11. Applications of Metal Oxide in Surface Science and Engineering. 
Ghalia A. Gaber and Gehad Hamdy


Section 3. Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Metal Oxides.


12. Green Synthesized Zinc Oxide-based Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation. 
Rajesh Kumar Meena, Shubhangi Bhatnagar, Poonam Kumari, Aprajita Gaur, and Deepti Goyal
13. Metal Oxide-Based Catalysts for Environmental Applications. 
Esraa M. El-Fawala, Enas Amdehaa, and Asmaa S. Morshedy
14. Water Purification Methods Using Metal Oxides: Removal of Chemical and Biological Contaminants. 
Phyu Phyu Mon, Ganesh Gollavelli, Subrahmanyam Challapalli, and Yong-Chen Ling
15. Biosynthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 
Priya Mondal, Subrata Raha, and Dipak Kumar Kar
16. Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Biocompatibility and Biomedical Applications. 
Devi-Nair Gunasegavan Rathi, Abubakar Dantani Meli, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Emmellie Laura Albert, and Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah
17. Environmental Applications of Metal Oxides for Water Remediation. 
Marriam Zargham, Rahat Rehman, and Muhammad Adnan Khan
18. Advancing Wastewater Treatment with Metal Oxide/Biochar Hybrids as Sustainable Solutions. 
Sudipta Let, Subhasis Roy, and Hyun Suk Jung
19. Copper Oxide-Based Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Use in Water Treatment. 
Ganesh Gollavelli and Yong Chien Ling
20. Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Industrial Wastewater Treatment. 
Nidhi Awasthia, Neelam Gautamb, Saurabh Mishrac , Mirtunjai Mishrad, and Rohit Shuklae Devesh Kumar
21. Case Study: Removal of Diclofenac in Water from Lake Victoria Water Sample Using Magnetic nanocomposite. 
Zaccheus Shehua, Nyakairu George William Atwoki, Emmanuel Tebandeke, and Oghenekaro Nelson Odume
22. Case Study: Enhancing Rice Yield and Quality in Jharkhand.
Rajesh Kumar, Shruti Jaiswal, Rudhima Raj, Benjamin Raj, and Smriti Singh

Biography

Dr. Virat Khanna is an Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, India. He is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education and scientific research. Dr. Khanna has authored more than 70 publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and served as an editor for multiple books and conference proceedings. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports and Discover Nano. Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Editor for Journal of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Science and Engineering. As a recognized leader in his field, Dr. Khanna is the Book Series Editor for Recent Advances in Materials for Nanotechnology, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis).

Dr. Rohit Jasrotia is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is also a research fellow at the INTI International University, Malaysia. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Jasrotia is currently a Guest Editor in the Journal of Molecular Structure and the sensing and imaging journals. He has published more than 110 research or review articles in international peer-reviewed journals and presented various papers at both national and international conferences.

Dr. Tejeet Singh is a Professor at Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University in Ferozepur, Punjab, India. Dr. Singh completed his Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala, India, followed by a Master's and PhD in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, respectively, from prominent institutions in India. Recognized for his exemplary dedication and contribution to education, Dr. Singh was honored with the Best Teacher Award by the Mayank Foundation in 2021. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Singh has taught a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised numerous M.Tech and Ph.D. theses, and published several books. He has also held various administrative roles within the university, including Dean of Academics, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and Chairman of the Admission Committee.

Dr. Gulab Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bio-Nanotechnology at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, India. He has more than 15 years of working experience in various reputed institutions, and he has supervised more than 15 Master’s students and one Ph.D. student. He has published more than 60 research papers, reviews, and book chapters in both journals and books. Dr. Singh is also the Editor of four books. He has four national patents granted and two national patents are under hearing in the field of food adulteration and environmental contaminant detection.