Books in the Nanocarbon Chemistry and Interfaces series

This book will discuss the synthesis, properties, characterization and applications of various different nanocarbons including nanodiamonds, nanotubes, graphene, fullerenes, and carbon dots. It will also introduce new types of nanocarbon hybrids, promising next-generation functional materials for environmental and sustainable energy applications, for example nanodiamond-metal, nanodiamond-inorganic and nanodiamond-graphene hybrids.The book provides a transversal view of assets and applications of the different carbon nanomaterials and their hybrids, helping to share knowledge between each community of carbon materials.Topics covered include:* Properties of carbon bulk materials* Recent progresses on the synthesis of nanocarbons; nanodiamonds, onion-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, carbon dots, graphene, nanocarbon fibres and aerogels, anostructured carbon nitrides* Hybrids built with nanocarbons* Properties and applications of nanocarbons and hybrids; Functionalisation of nanocarbons, tribological properties, optical/optoelectronic properties, applications in photovoltaics, batteries and supercapacitors.The book will provide the necessary background knowledge on carbon nanostructures, composites/hybrids, and the plethora of environmental and energy applications, whilst also presenting state-of-the-art research and future perspectives for this evolving field.

Carbon Nanomaterials for Bioimaging, Bioanalysis, and Therapy A comprehensive reference on biochemistry, bioimaging, bioanalysis, and therapeutic applications of carbon nanomaterials Carbon Nanomaterials for Bioimaging, Bioanalysis, and Therapy begins with a general introduction to carbon nanomaterials for biomedical applications, including a discussion about the pros and cons of various carbon nanomaterials for the respective therapeutic applications. It then goes on to cover fluorescence imaging; deep tissue imaging; photoacoustic imaging; pre-clinical/clinical bioimaging applications; carbon nanomaterial sensors for cancer and disease diagnosis; targeted cancer therapy; and photothermal/photodynamic therapy. Provides an introduction to the biomedical applications of carbon nanomaterials for early-career scientists, as well as background and context for mid-career scientists and researchers Contains three sections covering the basics of carbon nanomaterials, bioimaging and bioanalysis, and therapeutic applications Covers a hot area of research which has very unique physical properties, versatile functionalization chemistry, and biological compatibility This book is an excellent resource for academic researchers and industrial scientists working on preparation and bio-application of carbon nanomaterials, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology. NANOCARBON CHEMISTRY AND INTERFACES SERIES EDITOR Nianjun Yang Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Siegen, Germany This series reflects recent developments and findings in the field of nanocarbon chemistry and interfaces; one of the most important aspects of nanocarbon research. Topics covered include the formation, structure and properties of diamond, diamond nanoparticles, graphene, graphene-oxide, graphene (quantum) dots, carbon nanotubes, carbon fibers, fullerenes, carbon dots, carbon composites, and their hybrids. Key applications in electroanalysis, biosensing, catalysis, electrosynthesis, energy storage and conversion, environment sensing and protection, biology, and medicine are highlighted.

A comprehensive look at the most widely employed carbon-based electrode materials and the numerous electroanalytical applications associated with them.

Connects knowledge about synthesis, properties, and applications of novel carbon materials and carbon-based compositesThis book provides readers with new knowledge on the synthesis, properties, and applications of novel carbon materials and carbon-based composites, including thin films of silicon carbide, carbon nitrite, and their related composites. It examines the direct bottom-up synthesis of the carbon-based composite systems and their potential applications, and discusses the growth mechanism of the composite structures. It features applications that range from mechanical, electronic, chemical, biochemical, medical, and environmental to functional devices.Novel Carbon Materials and Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications covers an overview of the synthesis, properties, and applications of novel carbon materials and composites. Especially, it covers everything from chemical vapor deposition of silicon carbide films and their electrochemical applications to applications of various novel carbon materials for the construction of supercapacitors to chemical vapor deposition of diamond/silicon carbide composite films to the covering and fabrication processes of nanodot composites.* Looks at the recent progress and achievements in the fields of novel carbon materials and composites, including thin films of silicon carbide, carbon nitrite, and their related composites* Discusses the many applications of carbon materials and composites* Focuses on the hot topic of the fabrication of carbon-based composite materials and their abilities to extend the potential applications of carbon materials* Published as a title in the new Wiley book series Nanocarbon Chemistry and Interfaces.Novel Carbon Materials and Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications is an important book for academic researchers and industrial scientists working in the fabrication and application of carbon materials and carbon-based composite materials and related fields.