Textbook on Fundamentals and Applications of Nanotechnology

by Raja, K., K.S.Subramanian & M. Kannan

ISBN: 9789354613036
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 7995.00
Biblio : xii+187p.

Author Profile

Dr. K. S. Subramanian is presently NABARD Chair Professor at the Department of Nano Science & Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, India. He is with the university for more than 30 years involved in teaching, research and extension activities of the university. He did his Ph.D. at the University of Ottawa, Canada, utilizing one of the most prestigious Canadian Commonwealth Scholarships (1993-1998). He has got expertise in the fields of nanotechnology in agriculture and soil biology. He is the Founder Head of the Department of Nano Science & Technology and evolved the research and educational frame works in the sphere of fascinating field of nano-science and nanotechnology suiting to agricultural sciences. Dr. Subramanian published over 100 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and a book on Nanotechnology in Agriculture, participated as a lead speaker in various national and international conferences, visited several countries. He received more than 10 awards and distinctions to his credentials.

About The Book

This book covers basic concepts and principles of nanotechnology, synthesis of nano-materials by top down (Physical) and bottom up approaches (chemical and biological), properties of nano-materials (physical, mechanical, optical, magnetic and thermal), characterization of nano-materials (size, stability, shape, functional group) using sophisticated equipments, application of nanotechnology in various fields (agriculture, food systems, energy, environment, health sciences) and biosafety of nano-materials (nanotoxicity and assays used for testing the nanotoxicity).

Table of Contents

Contents Preface v Foreword by Dr K Ramasamy vii Foreword by Dr S Mahimairaja ix Contributors xiii 1. Introduction to Nanotechnology 1 Dr K S Subramanian 2. Classification of nanomaterials based on origin and dimension, brief introduction to Quantum Dots, Buckyball, Carbon Nanotube 15 Dr D Jeya Sundara Sharmila 3. Unique Properties of Nanomaterials – Physical, Chemical and Optical Properties 21 D Jeya Sundara Sharmila 4. Physical Synthesis of Nanomaterials 33 Dr S Marimuthu 5. Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles 45 Dr K Raja and Dr K Pandian 6. Biological Synthesis of Nanoparticles Using Plants and Microorganisms 59 Dr Haripriya Shanmugam 7. Particle Size Analyzer - Principle, Components and Applications 69 Dr K. Raja and Dr S Marimuthu 8. Scanning Electron Microscopy: Principle, Components and Applications 81 Dr M Kannan 9. Transmission Electron Microscope – Principle, Components and Applications 93 Dr M Kannan 10. UV- Vis Spectroscopy 103 Dr Pon. Sathya Moorthy 11. Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) Spectroscopy 109 Dr Pon. Sathya Moorthy 12. Structural Characterization of Nanomaterials Using X-ray Diffraction Technique 113 Dr S Marimuthu 13. Biosensor: Principles and Applications in Agriculture 123 Dr M Djanaguiraman 14. Nanotechnology Applications in Agriculture 135 Dr K S Subramanian, Dr K Raja & Dr C R Chinnamuthu, 15. Applications of Nanotechnology in Food Systems 155 Dr Haripriya Shanmugam 16. Application of Nanotechnology in Energy and Environment 163 Dr S Marimuthu 17. Applications in Health Sciences and Nanotoxicology 173 Dr K S Subramanian & Dr S K Rajkishore