This book provides an overview of key current developments in the synthetic strategy of functional novel nanomaterials in various spectroscopic characterizations and evaluations and highlights possible future applications in nanotechnology and materials science. It illustrates the wide-ranging interest in these areas and provides a background to the later chapters, which address the novel synthesis of high-yield nanomaterials and their biomaterials, graphene, polymeric nanomaterials, green nanomaterials, green polyester, liquid crystal electro-optic switching applications, nanobiotechnology, transition metal oxides, response characteristics of exclusive spectroscopic investigation as well as electron microscopic study, flexible and transparent electrodes, optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, smart displays, switchable device modulation, health care, energy storage, solar/fuel cells, environmental and plant biology, social, ethical, and regulatory implications of various aspects of green nanotechnology, as well as significant foreseeable spectroscopic applications of key functional nanomaterials. Given appropriate regulation for and research on the topics covered, commercial production of manufactured novel composite materials can be realized. Furthermore, the many discoveries highlighted in the book can modulate spectroscopic performances with technical excellence in multidisciplinary research of high competence.
1. An Emerging Avenue of Functional Graphene Nanomaterials Self-Assembled Liquid Crystal Hybrid Matrix Versatile Approaches: Key Progress, Promises and Perspectives
S. I. Asiya & Kaushik Pal
2. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Response of Graphene/CNTs Based Nanomaterials
Saikumar Manchala, Jaison Jeevanandam, & Michael K. Danquah
3. Thermotropic Hydrogen-Bonded Liquid Crystals (HBLCs) Spectral Analysis of Phase Transition: Limitations, Perspectives and Challenges
N. Pongali Sathya Prabu, M. Harikishor, & M. L. N. Madhu Mohan
4. Green Nanostructures Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterizations
Sreevidya S., Kirtana Sankara Subramanian, Yokraj Katre, Jai Singh, Ajaya Kumar Singh, Mariya Aleksandrova, & Rabah Khenata
5. Synthesis, Designing and Challenges of Functionalized Polymeric Nanomaterials and Their Spectroscopic Applications
Jitha S. Jayan, Sethulekshmi A. S., Gopika Venu, Appukuttan Saritha, & Kuruvilla Joseph
6. Fabrication of Ultra-Pure Anisotropic Nanoparticles, Spectroscopic Studies and Biological Applications
Tean Zaheer
7. Bioinspired Nanomaterials for Improving Sensing and Imaging Spectroscopy
Janti Qar, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Tasnim Al-Zanati, Mazhar S. Al Zoubi, Khalid M. Al-Batanyeh, Poonam Negi, Gaurav Gupta, Dinesh M. Pardhi, Kamal Dua, & Murtaza M. Tambuwala
8. Green Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Spectroscopic Applications
Muammer Din Arif, Md Asadur Rahman, Md Mahmudul Haque Milu, Abu Bakar Siddik, & Md Enamul Hoque
9. Functional Green Nanomaterials Designing Approach to Spectroscopic Evaluation
Ahmed Emad, Irene S. Fahim, & Tawfik Ismail
10. Green Chemistry Assisted Synthesis of Metallic Nanomaterials Applications
Devi Radhika & Karthik Kannan
11. Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles Extractions from Green Natural Products
Muthukumar Harshiny, Sekar Aiswarya Devi, Manickam Matheswaran, & Muthukonda V. Shankar
12. Ostwald Ripening of PDIF-CN2 Molecules on Bilayer and Multilayer Graphene
Jinta Mathew
Biography
Kaushik Pal received his PhD from the University of Kalyani, India, and his DSc from IKTBN, Malaysia. He received the prestigious Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (Greece) from European Union, and the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Fellowship from Wuhan University, China. As a distinguished academician, Prof. Pal has held research and teaching positions at various top institutions, including University Federal Rio de Jàneiro (Brazil), Yarmouk University (Jordan), and the University of Maribör (Slovenia). A well-known supervisor and an expert group leader, he has published 72 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and edited or authored 23 renowned books. He is also associated with several scientific societies, organizations, and professional bodies.