This book provides an overview of key current developments in the synthetic strategy of functional novel nanomaterials in various spectroscopic characterizations and evaluations and highlights possible future applications in nanotechnology and materials science. It illustrates the wide-ranging interest in these areas and provides a background to the later chapters, which address the novel synthesis of high-yield nanomaterials and their biomaterials, graphene, polymeric nanomaterials, green nanomaterials, green polyester, liquid crystal electro-optic switching applications, nanobiotechnology, transition metal oxides, response characteristics of exclusive spectroscopic investigation as well as electron microscopic study, flexible and transparent electrodes, optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, smart displays, switchable device modulation, health care, energy storage, solar/fuel cells, environmental and plant biology, social, ethical, and regulatory implications of various aspects of green nanotechnology, as well as significant foreseeable spectroscopic applications of key functional nanomaterials. Given appropriate regulation for and research on the topics covered, commercial production of manufactured novel composite materials can be realized. Furthermore, the many discoveries highlighted in the book can modulate spectroscopic performances with technical excellence in multidisciplinary research of high competence.
Key features:
- A forward-looking book that considers how fabricated nanomaterials might be utilized in the future while estimating the likely time scales in which the most far-reaching applications of technology might become a reality
- Presents current research trends and future advances in green nanomaterials, spectroscopy/microscopy, optoelectronics, and switchable devices
- Focuses on understanding surfaces and interfaces, a key challenge for those working on functional nanomaterials, for which nano-imaging and analysis spectroscopy/electron microscopy responses are vital
- Looks at current and possible future industrial applications in materials science and biotechnology and examines some of the barriers to their materialization in industry
- Identifies the eco-friendly environmental, healthcare and safety, ethical or societal implications or uncertainties that may arise from the use of the technology
