This book discusses the impact of nanomaterials and offers an in-depth exploration of their evolution, synthesis, and diverse applications. It addresses the scientific, technological, and societal implications of nanotechnology, beginning with the historical development and breakthrough innovations that have made nanomaterials integral to modern industry and research. The chapters on synthesis and fabrication techniques, structural and chemical properties, and characterization methods provide a detailed understanding of how nanomaterials are tailored and analyzed at the nanoscale.
The book highlights industry-specific applications, including nanoelectronics, medicine, energy, and manufacturing, while emphasizing their transformative role in smart buildings, textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, and defense. The closing chapters outline future prospects, case studies, and ethical considerations. The book is enriched by the expertise and insights of the authors and explores the immense potential of nanotechnology, making it a valuable resource for everyone.
N. B. Singh is an emeritus professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and a member of the Research and Development Cell (RDC) at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. He has been actively engaged in teaching and research of materials, thermodynamics, and water purification for several decades. He has been an Alexander von Humboldt fellow in Germany. His name appeared four times (from 2021 to 2024) in the list of top 2% scientists in the world, declared by Stanford University, USA. He is president of the Indian Association for Solid State Chemists and Allied Scientists, Jammu, India. Prof. Singh has published 340 research articles and authored or edited 12 books. Currently, 6 more books are in progress. His Google Scholar metrics include 14,500 citations, an H-index of 47, and an i10-index of 312.
Ratiram G. Chaudhary is an associate professor and head of the Department of Chemistry, Seth Kesarimal Porwal College, Kamptee, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. He is a recipient of the Best Researcher Award-2023 by RTM Nagpur University and Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Kamptee. Recently, he has been selected for the national-level Best Young Chemistry Teacher Award-2024 by the Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT), Mumbai. He is SENATE member of Nagpur University. His main area of research is nanomaterials, and he has supervised 6 PhD students and published 7 books, 31 book chapters, and 110 research articles in journals of repute.
Wasudeo B. Gurnule is a former professor and head of the Department of Chemistry, Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India. His main areas of research are nanomaterials, semiconducting materials, ion-exchange resins, and biodegradable polymers. He has supervised 28 PhD students, and 7 are currently registered for a PhD under his supervision. Dr Gurnule has published more than 250 research papers in reputed journals and has authored or edited 32 books and 22 book chapters. He is secretary of the Society for Promotion of Material Science, Nagpur, and of the west zone of the ACT, Mumbai. He has organized 07 national and 18 international conferences/webinars for researchers of India and abroad.
Narendra P. Singh is a professor, former head of chemistry department, and dean of the Faculty of Science at Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi, India. He has 32 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His main areas of research are materials science, cement chemistry, and solid state chemistry. Prof. Singh has published 60 research papers in reputed journals, edited 3 books, and contributed 6 book chapters. He has also supervised 16 PhD students.
