Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites (Composites Science and Technology)

This book brings together multiple aspects of the recent research conducted in the field of nanotechnology covering topics such as the synthesis of various nanoparticles, nanorods, graphene, graphene oxide-metal composites, characterization of these materials, and ample aspects of various applications including in heavy metal sensing, optoelectronic devices, gas sensing, solar cells, biomedical sensors, role in the drug delivery, and waste-water treatment. The book is of interest to early career researchers, who are trying to grasp multiple aspects of nanomaterials and nanocomposite synthesis and its potential applications.

Imran Uddin is a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India. His research interest lies in fabrication of biocompatible nanostructures for nanobiosensor and flexible electronics. Moreover, he is also working on developing new industrially relevant renewable nanomaterials. He completed his postdoctoral fellowships from Rhodes University, South Africa, and Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. He is a recipient of a number of awards and fellowships including CSIR-Pool Scientists; Start-up Research Grant (DST Young Scientists); CSIR-SRF; and ICAR-NET.  He has published thirty-nine (39) research articles in peer-reviewed journals and two (2) book chapters.