Table Of ContentTHE SCIENCE OF NANOMATERIALS
Basics and Applications
THE SCIENCE OF NANOMATERIALS
Basics and Applications
Edited by
Suresh C. Ameta, PhD
Rakshit Ameta, PhD
First edition published 2023
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Title: The science of nanomaterials / edited by Suresh C. Ameta, PhD, Rakshit Ameta, PhD.
Names: Ameta, Suresh C., editor. | Ameta, Rakshit, editor.
Description: First edition. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: Canadiana (print) 20220284946 | Canadiana (ebook) 20220285004 | ISBN 9781774910726 (hardcover) |
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Subjects: LCSH: Nanostructured materials.
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Names: Ameta, Suresh C., editor. | Ameta, Rakshit, editor.
Title: The science of nanomaterials : basics and applications / edited by Suresh C. Ameta, PhD, Rakshit Ameta, PhD.
Description: First edition. | Palm Bay, FL : Apple Academic Press, 2022. | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary: “Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro, macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size
of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics, such as surface-to-volume ratio, quantum confinement
effect, surface plasmon response, widening of band gap, etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all
over the globe in last few decades. Nanomaterials are a requirement of the day as their use is pushing a number of bulk
materials out of use. These have numerous applications in varied fields like solar cells, food industries, targeted gene and
drug delivery, medical imaging, polymeric materials, sensors, treatment of water, soil and air pollution, etc. Written in
a convenient and easy-to-read style, this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many
issues related to food and textile industries, treatment of polluted water, health, energy crises, targeted drug delivery, etc.
The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future
and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials
is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery, sensors,
photosplitting of water, wastewater treatment, microbial diagnosis, textile industries, nanocomposites, food industries
(safety, security, packaging and preservation), etc. that will be valuable to students at all levels as well as a refresher for
scientists, researchers, policymakers, and others”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2022031832 (print) | LCCN 2022031833 (ebook) | ISBN 9781774910726 (hardcover) |
ISBN 9781774910733 (paperback) | ISBN 9781003283126 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Nanostructured materials. | Nanostructured materials--Industrial applications.
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Dedicated to
Mrs. ANITA AMETA
who has helped us at every stage of this work.
About the Editors
Suresh C. Ameta, PhD, is currently Professor of Eminence and Former
Dean, Faculty of Science at PAHER University, Udaipur, India. He has
served as Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at North
Gujarat University Patan and at M. L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, and
as Head of the Department of Polymer Science. He also served as Dean of
Postgraduate Studies. Prof. Ameta has held the position of President of the
Indian Chemical Society, Kotkata, and is now a life-long Vice President.
He was awarded a number of prestigious awards during his career, such as
national prizes twice for writing chemistry books in Hindi. He also received
the Prof. M. N. Desai Award (2004), the Prof. W. U. Malik Award (2008),
the National Teacher Award (2011), the Prof. G. V. Bakore Award (2007),
a Life-Time Achievement Award by the Indian Chemical Society (2011) as
well as the Indian Council of Chemist (2015), etc. Having more than 350
research publications to his credit in journals of national and international
repute, he is also the author of many undergraduate- and postgraduate-level
books. He has published three books with Apple Academic Press: Chemical
Applications of Symmetry and Group Theory; Microwave-Assisted Organic
Synthesis; and Green Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications; and two
with Taylor and Francis: Solar Energy Conversion and Storage and Photo-
catalysis. He has also written chapters in books published by several other
international publishers. Prof. Ameta has delivered lectures and chaired
sessions at national conferences and is a reviewer of number of international
journals. In addition, he has completed major research projects for different
funding agencies, such as DST, UGC, CSIR, and Ministry of Energy, Govt.
of India.
Rakshit Ameta, PhD, is Associate Professor of Chemistry, J. R. N. Rajasthan
Vidyapeeth University, India. He has several years of experience in teaching
and research in chemistry as well as industrial chemistry and polymer science.
He is presently guiding six research students for their PhD theses, and eight
students have already obtained their PhDs under his supervision in green
viii About the Editors
chemistry. Dr. Rakshit Ameta has received various awards and recognition
in his career, including being awarded first position and the gold medal for
his MSc and receiving the Fateh Singh Award from the Maharana Mewar
Foundation, Udaipur, for his meritorious performance. He has served at M.
L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur; the University of Kota, Kota; and PAHER
University, Udaipur. He has over 100 research publications to his credit in
journals of national and international repute. He holds one patent, and two
more are under way. Dr. Rakshit has organized several national conferences
as Organizing Secretary at the University of Kota and PAHER University. He
has delivered invited lectures and has chaired sessions in conferences held by
the Indian Chemical Society and the Indian Council of Chemists. Dr. Rakshit
was elected as council member of the Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata,
and council member and zonal secretary, the Indian Council of Chemists,
Agra, as well as Associate Editor, Physical Chemistry Section of Indian
Chemical Society. Dr. Rakshit has also worked as Scientist-in-Charge in the
Industrial and Applied Chemistry Section of the Indian Chemical Society.
He has written five degree-level books and has contributed chapters to books
published by several international publishers. He has published three books
with Apple Academic Press: Chemical Applications of Symmetry and Group
Theory; Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis; and Green Chemistry:
Fundamentals and Applications; and two with Taylor and Francis: Solar
Energy Conversion and Storage and Photocatalysis. His research areas focus
on wastewater treatment, photochemistry, green chemistry, microwave-
assisted reactions, environmental chemistry, nanochemistry, solar cells, and
bioactive and conducting polymers.
Contents
Contributors .............................................................................................................xi
Abbreviations .......................................................................................................... xv
Preface ................................................................................................................... xxi
1. Nanomaterials: An Introduction ...................................................................1
Suresh C. Ameta
2. Optical Properties of Nanostructured Materials and
Their Sensing Applications ...........................................................................19
Subrata Biswas and Pathik Kumbhakar
3. Nanotechnology for Selective Targeting and Cancer Drug Delivery .......65
C. O. Adetunji, O. T. Olaniyan, O. O. Ajayi, O. A. Anani, R. E. Bodunrinde,
A. Inobeme, J. B. Adetunji, and D. I. Hefft
4. Cogent and Strategic Approaches for Gene Delivery with
Nanostructures ..............................................................................................91
A. Umamaheswari, M. Vijayalakshmi, M. Dhivya Sree, S. Lakshmana Prabu, and
A. Puratchikody
5. Nanomaterials for Nanomedical and Nanobiotechnological
Studies: Current Status and Applications of Carbon‑Based
Nanomaterials and Quantum Dots ............................................................123
Anca Armășelu
6. Carbon Nanotubes for Photosplitting of Water .......................................143
Neelu Chouhan and Shobhana Sharma
7. Nanomaterials as Effective Tools for Detection and
Microbial Diagnosis of Foodborne Pathogens ..........................................185
C. O. Adetunji, A. Inobeme, O. T. Olaniyan, O. A. Anani, J. T. Mathew,
R. E. Bodunrinde, J. B. Adetunji, and D. I. Hefft
8. Use of Nanomaterials in Wastewater Treatment ......................................207
Rakshit Ameta, Jayesh P. Bhatt, M. N. Avadhanulu, Monika Jangid,
Gajanan Kotharu, and Shubang Vyas
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9. Layer‑by‑Layer Assembly as a Powerful Nanofabrication
Technique for the Design of Antimicrobial Surfaces in the
Textile Industry ...........................................................................................255
Pedro J. Rivero
10. Prospect of Utilizing Novel Nanomaterials for Effective
Food Security, Safety, Packaging, and Preservation................................273
C. O. Adetunji, O. A. Anani, O. T. Olaniyan, A. Inobeme, R. E. Bodunrinde,
J. T. Mathew, J. B. Adetunji, and D. I. Hefft
11. Bio‑ and Synthetic Nanocomposites for Food Packaging ........................303
Amra Bratovcic
12. Fabrication and Applications of Nanocomposites ....................................335
Saliney Thomas, Jiji Abraham, Soney C. George, Sabu Thomas, and
Shaji P. Thomas
Index .....................................................................................................................373
