Pulsed Laser-Induced Nanostructures in Liquids for Energy and Environmental Applications

Pulsed Laser-Induced Nanostructures in Liquids for Energy and Environmental Applications covers the fundamental insights on the mechanism of pulsed laser techniques by considering various experimental conditions to accelerate hypotheses that are appropriate for the production of efficient nanomaterials. From this book, readers will learn about the major advancements in the field of pulsed laser technologies, current applications, and their future impact. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of nanostructured catalytic materials via pulsed laser techniques, their use as energy- and environment-related applications, and their present trend in the industry and market.

In addition, this book highlights the latest advances related to the application of these nanostructured materials produced via pulsed laser in liquid techniques in various energy (supercapacitor, batteries, and hydrogen production) and environmental remediation (wastewater treatment and conversion of waste into value-added product) processes. Recent progress on several kinds of both photo- and electroactive nanomaterials is reviewed, along with essential aspects that govern catalytic behaviors and corresponding stability. This book is a key reference for researchers, graduate students, and engineers working in the field of nanotechnology as well as materials scientists interested in renewable energy and environmental science.

• Provides basic principles of pulsed laser–matter interaction, with a focus on the resulting material responses compared to other conventional techniques and state-of-the-art applications
• Offers comprehensive coverage of pulsed laser induced nanomaterials and their potential energy and environmental applications
• Examines the properties of pulsed laser induced nanostructures that make them so adaptable

Myong Yong Choi is Professor and Chair of the Graduate School of the Department of Chemistry at Gyeongsang National University, South Korea. He is also the Director of the Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry and Nanomaterials, and also one of the Program Managers at the National Research Foundation of Korea. Professor Choi and his research team have developed a number of novel techniques based on laser process to characterize and produce numerous metal nanoparticles, alloys, composites, and coordination polymers, in addition to major contributions to the fields of spectroscopy, sensors, and catalysis.

Dr. Theerthagiri Jayaraman is a Brain Pool Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, since August 2019. He worked as a Scientist-C/Assistant Professor in the Centre of Excellence for Energy Research, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India, from May-2017 to July-2019. He received his B.Sc Degree in Chemistry from Sacred Heart College in 2009 and M.Sc Degree in Chemistry from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College in 2011. He completed his Ph.D. Degree in the Department of Chemistry, Thiruvalluvar University in March 2017. His current research focuses on developing electrocatalysts for energy applications, Pt-free counter electrode materials for dye-sensitized solar cells, polymer electrolytes, and catalysis for energy and environmental remediations. He has published more than 120 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and 9 book chapters.

Dr. M. L. Aruna Kumari is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Oxford College of Science, India. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Tumkur University in 2009 and master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from Kuvempu University in 2011. She received her Doctoral degree from Bangalore University in 2017. Her current research focuses on photocatalytic organic transformations, synthesis of metal oxides and its organic/inorganic hybrids for energy and environmental application and developing Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP’s) for the removal of antibacterial and antimicrobial resistant organism from water. She published several research articles and book chapters of scientific repute.

Prof. Sivakumar Manickam (Siva) is a chemical engineer with over 25 years of experience in nanomaterials, nanopharmaceuticals, and process engineering. Currently at the University of Technology Brunei, he previously worked at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, serving in leadership roles including Director of Research and founding director of the Centre for Nanotechnology. His research focuses on cavitation reactors, natural product extraction, water treatment, pharmaceutical nanoemulsions, and biosensors. He has authored over 250 papers, supervised 50+ students, and received numerous awards. He is also an executive editor of Ultrason Sonochem.

Dr. Ahreum Min is a research professor in the Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea. She received her MSc and Ph.D. degrees in Physical Chemistry from Gyeongsang National University in 2011 and 2016, respectively. She worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the department of chemistry, Chungbuk National University, South Korea, and at the University of Hawaii, USA. Her research interests are mainly focused on the photochemistry and development of multi-spectroscopic analysis methods in the gas phase and condensed phase.