About the Book
Gold Nanoparticles, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Science, Technology and Applications provides a comprehensive review of recent research developments in the synthesis, processing, functionalization, characterization, and properties of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) for a broad range of different applications. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental chemistry, different synthesis approaches, strategies for stabilization and control of shape size and morphology, surface chemistry and physicochemical characteristics, as well as surface functionalization and applications of Au NPs. The book also covers important topics such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, cytotoxicity and the health and environmental impact of Au NPs.
The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the fields of materials science and engineering, nanomaterials, polymer composites, and biomedical engineering.
Table of Contents:
Section I: Fundamentals, Synthesis Methods and Stabilization Techniques
1. Multifunctional Gold Nanoparticles: Past, Present and Future
2. Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles using Physical and Chemical Methods: Strategies for Stabilization, Controlling Shape, Size and Morphology
3. Green Chemistry Mediated and Biogenic Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles: Prospects and Challenges
Section II: Surface Chemistry, Functionalization and Characterizations
4. Surface Chemistry and Physicochemical Characteristics of Gold Nanoparticles
5. Functionalization and Surface Modification Techniques of Gold Nanoparticles and their Influence on the Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties
6. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Characterizations of Gold Nanoparticles
Section III: Core-Shell Structures and Polymer Nanocomposites
7. Core-Shell Structured Gold Nanoparticles: From Synthesis to Applications
8. Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Gold Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
Section IV: Applications
9. Gold Nanoparticles for Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Detections
10. Gold Nanoparticles for Sensing and Biosensing Applications
11. Gold Nanoparticles in Electronic and Photonic Applications
12. Gold Nanoparticles for Catalytic and Photocatalytic Applications
13. Gold Nanoparticles for Solar Cell Applications
14. Gold Nanoparticles for Batteries and Supercapacitors
15. Gold Nanoparticles in Point of Care Diagnostic Tools and Devices
16. Gold Nanoparticles for Smart Drug Delivery and Controlled Drug Release
17. Gold Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial, Antifungal and Antiviral Applications
18. Gold Nanoparticles for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
19. Gold Nanoparticles for Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapy
20. Gold Nanoparticles in Nanomedicine: Advances, Prospects and Challenges
21. Gold Nanoparticles for Bioremediation and Pharmaceutical Applications
22. Gold Nanoparticles for Tissue Engineering Applications
23. Gold Nanoparticles for Bio-imaging Applications
Section V: Computational Modelling and Simulations
24. Computational Modelling and Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Gold Nanoparticles
Section VI: Sustainability, Biocompatibility, Toxicity, Environmental and Health Impact
25. Sustainability, Biocompatibility, Biodegradability, Cytotoxicity, Environmental and Health Impact of Gold Nanoparticles
About the Author :
Dr. S. K. Khadheer Pasha obtained his M.Sc. degree in Physics from Osmania University, followed by an MPhil degree from Anna University, and PhD degree in physics from the Department of Physics, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India. He is currently working as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, VIT-AP University. He has about seven years of teaching and 12 years of research experience. His research is mainly focused on the synthesis of nanocomposite materials for various applications such as energy storage, gas sensors, and EMI shielding. Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. He has over 20 years of research experience working with a wide variety of polymers and nanomaterials, including metal oxide nanoparticles and two-dimensional (2D) materials like graphene and MXenes. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and investigations of the structure–property relationship of polymer nanocomposites and nanohybrids reinforced with different nanofillers, including various metal oxides, carbon allotropes, and novel 2D materials for energy storage and conversion, energy harvesting, electromagnetic interference shielding, gas sensing, and biomedical applications.
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an adjunct professor and lab director in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), United States. His research is focused on sustainability, nanotechnology & advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of several books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.
