Handbook of 2D Materials for a Sustainable Future reviews a cutting-edge area of materials science with enormous potential for a wide range of applications. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the recent developments of two-dimensional (2D) materials alongside their innovations and applications, with a forward-looking view on sustainable and scalable technologies.
Volume One provides a panoramic view of the vibrant and multidisciplinary field of 2D materials. It includes content on recent advances in graphene, gas sensing, optoelectronic and photonic devices, electrochemical sensors for diagnostics and health monitoring, and energy applications. It also provides a thorough exploration of MXenes.
Key Features:
- Covers foundational concepts and emerging advancements in 2D materials.
- Integrates interdisciplinary applications across energy, environmental science, electronics, and biomedicine, showcasing the broad utility of 2D materials.
- Highlights cutting-edge research on MXenes, graphene quantum dots, and 2D heterostructures, areas not comprehensively covered in existing literature.
This book is intended for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in materials science, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, and applied physics. It serves as both a reference for experienced scientists and a foundational guide for those new to the field, fostering new ideas and future breakthroughs in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Prof. Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan is Full Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, Chile, and he specializes in nanotechnology-driven advanced functional and structural materials for energy and environmental applications. He has 4 granted patents, authored 360+ research articles, led 47 funded projects, and mentored 12 Ph.D. scholars and 41 postdoctoral researchers. A globally recognized expert, he has held leadership roles in academia and professional societies, contributing significantly to materials science and engineering.
Dr. Arunachalam Arulraj
is Assistant Professor in the Departamento de Electricidad, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Santiago, Chile, and he specializes in renewable energy, focusing on solar energy conversion, storage technologies, and nanoelectronics. With a Ph.D. in Renewable Energy, he has published extensively, edited three books, and mentored students while advancing sustainable energy solutions through interdisciplinary research.
Dr. Pandiyarajan Thangaraj currently serves as Assistant Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. His recent research focuses on the areas of production of quantum materials from natural resources for the application of solar cells, green hydrogen production, and wastewater treatment.
Prof. Dr. Ernesto Chicardi Augusto is an Associate Professor at the University of Seville (Spain), working in the Materials Science and Engineering Department. His research focuses on powder technology, specializing in mechanically synthesizing advanced bulk and nanostructured materials, with applications in hydrogen storage and other innovative fields.
