Nanostructured Hard Materials Industrial Applications

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements, challenges, and potential industrial applications of nanostructured materials in various fields.

Nanostructured hard materials have made a significant impact in various sectors. In electronics, they support device miniaturization, improve transistor performance, and enable wearable tech. In energy storage, they boost battery and supercapacitor efficiency. In solar energy, they improve light absorption and charge separation. The book covers a wide range of subjects related to nanostructured hard materials, including synthesis and fabrication techniques, characterization methods, properties, and their utilization in industrial sectors. It provides a comprehensive reference that combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and inspiring further research and development in this rapidly evolving field. By offering a detailed exploration of the subject matter, the book will serve as an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the potential of nanostructured hard materials and their industrial applications, ultimately promoting advancements in various industries and stimulating innovation in the field.

Readers will find this volume:

• Provides a comprehensive exploration of nanostructured hard materials, covering their synthesis, characterization, properties, and industrial applications across diverse sectors;
• Presents an interdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering;
• Emphasizes the industrial applications of nanostructured hard materials, addressing the challenges and opportunities they present in sectors such as electronics, energy, catalysis, biomedicine, and environmental engineering;
• Includes numerous case studies, experimental results, and practical examples to enhance understanding and demonstrate the practicality of nanostructured hard materials;

Audience

Researchers, academics, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals working in nanotechnology, materials science, and related disciplines.

Inamuddin, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy, and environmental science. He has published about 210 research articles in various international scientific journals, many book chapters, and edited many books with Wiley-Scrivener.

Tariq Altalhi, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, Taif University, Saudi Arabia. He has worked as head of the Chemistry Department at Taif University and Vice Dean of Science College. In 2015, one of his works was nominated for a Green Tech award from Germany, Europe’s largest environmental and business prize.

Mohammad Abu Jafar Mazumder, PhD, is a professor of chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, modification, and characterization of various modified monomers and polymers for potential use in the inhibition of mild corrosion in oil and gas industries. He has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited 8 books.