Preface
Nanotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields in the scientific and industrial
applications. It has applications in various domains from process development and
intensification to energy and environmental sector. This book covers the potential
applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology to promote eco-friendly processes
and techniques for energy and environment sustainability. The goal of this book is
to promote eco-friendly processes and techniques by covering various aspects of
both the synthesis and applications of nanoparticles and nanofluids for energy and
environmental engineering. The book highlights the development of reliable, economic, eco-friendly processes through advanced nanoscience and technological
research and innovations. It not only covers detail of advanced nanotechnology
research in energy and environment sectors but also bridge the gap between existing
nanotechnology innovations and requirement of industries.
With an objective to benefit larger scientific community, the intended audience
of the book consists of academicians and researchers working in the field of nanotechnology or nanomaterials, especially as applied to energy and/or environmental
sustainability engineering. Graduate students in the same areas will also find it a
valuable resource.
The book comprise of 25 contributed chapters with prime focus toward the scope
and challenges with nanomaterials synthesis and applications considering energy
and environment issues in the current scenario.
Chapter “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanofluids: Thermal Conductivity,
Electrical Conductivity and Particle Size Distribution” is focused toward synthesis
and characterization of a new type of fluid, called nanofluid. The properties of the
nanofluid such as thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, etc. have been
discussed and summarized. The several factors that are responsible for the alteration
of the properties of nanofluids along with its distinctive applications in various
engineering fields are reviewed and discussed.
Chapter “Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Biogenic Nanomaterials:
An Overview” provides a review on current potential applications of nanotechnology
into the bio-environmental systems and its correlation with the synthesis of biogenic
nanoparticles. Green nanotechnology is implementation of green chemistry and green
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Nanotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields in the scientific and industrial
applications. It has applications in various domains from process development and
intensification to energy and environmental sector. This book covers the potential
applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology to promote eco-friendly processes
and techniques for energy and environment sustainability. The goal of this book is
to promote eco-friendly processes and techniques by covering various aspects of
both the synthesis and applications of nanoparticles and nanofluids for energy and
environmental engineering. The book highlights the development of reliable, economic, eco-friendly processes through advanced nanoscience and technological
research and innovations. It not only covers detail of advanced nanotechnology
research in energy and environment sectors but also bridge the gap between existing
nanotechnology innovations and requirement of industries.
With an objective to benefit larger scientific community, the intended audience
of the book consists of academicians and researchers working in the field of nanotechnology or nanomaterials, especially as applied to energy and/or environmental
sustainability engineering. Graduate students in the same areas will also find it a
valuable resource.
The book comprise of 25 contributed chapters with prime focus toward the scope
and challenges with nanomaterials synthesis and applications considering energy
and environment issues in the current scenario.
Chapter “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanofluids: Thermal Conductivity,
Electrical Conductivity and Particle Size Distribution” is focused toward synthesis
and characterization of a new type of fluid, called nanofluid. The properties of the
nanofluid such as thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, etc. have been
discussed and summarized. The several factors that are responsible for the alteration
of the properties of nanofluids along with its distinctive applications in various
engineering fields are reviewed and discussed.
Chapter “Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Biogenic Nanomaterials:
An Overview” provides a review on current potential applications of nanotechnology
into the bio-environmental systems and its correlation with the synthesis of biogenic
nanoparticles. Green nanotechnology is implementation of green chemistry and green
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