This book highlights the complexity of spinel nanoferrites, their synthesis, physio-chemical properties and prospective applications in the area of advanced electronics, microwave devices, biotechnology as well as biomedical sciences. It presents an overview of spinel nanoferrites: synthesis, properties and applications for a wide audience: from beginners and graduate-level students up to advanced specialists in both academic and industrial sectors. There are 15 chapters organized into four main sections. The first section of the book introduces the readers to spinel ferrites and their applications in advanced electronics industry including microwave devices, whereas the second section mainly focus on the synthesis strategy and their physio-chemical properties. The last sections of the book highlight the importance of this class of nanomaterials in the field of biotechnology and biomedical sector with a special chapter on water purification.

Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications discusses the synthesis and structure of nanoferrites, as well as their electrical, optical, and magnetic properties. This book also provides a detailed discussion of the use of nanoferrites for various environmental applications, such as for water and air pollution detection and remediation. This book covers almost every aspect of nanoferrites for environmental applications and will be of great use to researchers working in multidisciplinary areas. Nanoferrites' superior electronic, optical, and magnetic properties make them promising agents in a wide spectrum of applications. After looking at the fundamentals of nanoferrites, this book proceeds to analyze their application in a comprehensive range of environmental applications. Topics covered include wastewater treatment, the removal of heavy metal ions, remediation of organic and inorganic pollutants, and their use in the detection and remediation of both air and solid pollution. Future opportunities for research are also addressed. - Focuses on nanoferrite applications for air and water pollution detection, and remediation through purification - Includes detailed synthesis procedures and advanced characterization methods for nanoferrites - Explores ways that nanoferrites can be used in various environmental applications and then be recovered after use

This book explains various methods needed to overcome the challenges faced during environmental remediation with a focus on nanotechnology. The book comprises ten edited chapters that aim to inform and educate readers about recent technologies that are beneficial for pollution control. Starting with an introduction to environmental remediation, the book covers innovative nanomaterials including spinel nanoferrites, carbonaceous quantum dots, carbon nanotubes and nanobioadsorbents. In addition to highlighting the environmental benefits of these materials, the book includes chapters on the potential of nanotechnology for harnessing the environment to generate energy through nanogenerators and piezoelectric energy harvesting devices. Key features of the book include notes on fundamental issues and challenges regarding environmental remediation, easy to read content with pictorial illustrations and scholarly references for each chapter. The book is an informative resource for students and academicians in science, technology and environmental science discipline.

Magnetic Nanoferrites and their Composites: Environmental and Biomedical Applications addresses recent developments in this important research field. The book covers the latest synthesis and fabrication techniques, properties, characterization and multifunctional biomedical and environmental applications. Chapters provide cutting-edge research while addressing the latest scenarios, recent developments, future aspects, and challenges and opportunities attributed to their excellent properties, including large surface-to-volume ratio, high chemical stability, low eddy losses, moderate values of saturation magnetization and coercivity, large adsorption, non-toxicity, bio-degradable and biocompatibility. This book will be a valuable reference resource for researchers, engineers and technologists working in this important research field. Magnetic nanoferrites and their composites are now utilized in a broad range of different application fields such as catalysis, biomedicine, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), tissue targeting, drug delivery, sensors, environmental remediation, data storage, transformers, switching devices, high frequency and microwave devices. - Provides a systematic, comprehensive review on recent progress in magnetic nanoferrites and their related composites - Presents the latest synthesis techniques required for fabricating magnetic nanoferrites and their composites - Addresses the latest research towards enhancing the magnetic and photocatalytic degradation characteristics of magnetic nanoferrites and their composites

Spinel nanoferrites have emerged as an advanced class of nanostructured materials in the domains of nanoscience and technology over the past decade. This book covers the fundamentals of spinel ferrites and their applications in the health sector and the environment. It focuses on the key applications of spinel ferrites in the health sector, such as hyperthermia, cancer diagnosis/treatment, and antimicrobial activity, as well as in environmental issues like water purification, wastewater treatment, and air pollution remediation. Features Covers the classification, synthesis, properties, structures, and applications of spinel ferrites. Provides exclusive coverage of biomedical and environmental applications. Includes discussions on environmental pollution, types of pollutants, and the removal of those pollutants using spinel nanoferrites. Reviews applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment, MRI, hyperthermia, and related fields. Recommends building environmentally-friendly ferrite materials for a clean environment. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science, nanotechnology, environmental science, and bioengineering.

Spinal Ferrite Nanostructures for Energy Storage Devices provide up-to-date coverage of ferrite properties and applications, with a particular focus on electrochemical and electrocatalytic energy storage applications. The book covers the basics of ferrites, including synthesis methods, structures and properties in the first few chapters, focusing on topics such as the properties of ferrites and the electrochemical and electro catalytic energy storage applications of unitary, binary and mixed ferrite nanostructures. Limitations for using ferrites in these devices are also covered. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who want to gain a greater understanding of how ferrites are being used to enhance energy storage devices. - Shows how ferrites are being used in a variety of energy storage systems, including electrochemical supercapacitor systems - Discusses how ferrites are being used as an abundantly available, cheaper alternative to their materials for energy storage applications - Evaluates the challenges and limitations of using ferrites for energy storage applications

Smart Supercapacitors: Fundamentals, Structures and Applications presents current research and technology surrounding smart supercapacitors, also exploring their rapidly emerging characteristics and future potential advancements. The book begins by describing the basics and fundamentals related to supercapacitors and their applicability as smart and next generation energy storing devices. Subsequent sections discuss electrode materials, their fabrication, specific designing techniques, and a review of the application and commercialization of this technology. This book will appeal to researchers and engineers from both academia and industry, making it a vital resource to help them revolutionize modern supercapacitors. - Explores the potential applications of supercapacitors - Covers the entire spectrum of new advances and recent trends on research in supercapacitors - Explains reliability, safety, economics and market trends surrounding the use of supercapacitors from a sustainable perspective

Magnetic Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Biological, Environmental and Energy Applications focuses on the manufacturing and design of innovative magnetic polymeric nanocomposite materials for a broad range of different applications. These materials have truly outstanding and sustainable properties unlike other composites because they are combined with both organic (polymer matrix) and inorganic (semiconductor nanoparticles) materials to form a sustainable composite material. The book's focus is on magnetic semiconductor and polymer nanocomposites made from bioresorbable and biocompatible polymers, modified with magnetic nanoparticles. This book provides detailed knowledge on the modern research application of magnetic semiconductor and polymeric nanocomposites that have tremendous commercial value. In addition, these nanocomposite materials are also a good source for the renewable energy-based industry. - Covers magnetic nanoparticles and polymer nanocomposites in environmental, renewable energy, water treatment, energy storage and biomedical applications - Provides fundamental knowledge on design, synthesis, properties investigation, applications and manufacturing - Emphasizes recent advances on magnetic nanoparticles and polymer nanocomposites

This book highlights the fundamentals of ferrites and multiferroic materials with special attention to their structure, types, and properties. It presents a comprehensive survey about ferrite and multiferroic materials, in areas significant to research and development in academia as well as in industry. The book discusses various types of methods applied for their synthesis and characterizations. This book is concerned with the fascinating class of materials with the promise for wide-ranging applications, including electromagnets, magnetic fluid hyperthermia, antenna applications, memory devices, switching circuits, bio-medical applications, actuators, magnetic field sensors and water purification, etc.

Ferrite Nanostructured Magnetic Materials: Technologies and Applications provides detailed descriptions of the physical properties of ferrite nanoparticles and thin films. Synthesis methods and their applications in numerous fields are also included. And, since characterization methods play an important role in investigating the materials' phenomena, various characterization tools applied to ferrite materials are also discussed. To meet the requirements of next-generation characterization tools in the field of ferrite research, synchrotron radiation-based spectroscopic and imaging tools are thoroughly explored.Finally, the book discusses current and emerging applications of ferrite nanostructured materials in industry, health, catalytic and environmental fields, making this comprehensive resource suitable for researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of materials science and engineering, chemistry and physics. - Reviews the fundamentals of ferrite materials, including their magnetic, electrical, dielectric and optical properties - Includes discussions on the most relevant and emerging synthesis and optimization of ferrite nanostructured materials for a diverse range of morphologies - Provides an overview of both the most relevant and emerging applications of ferrite magnetic materials in industry, health, energy and environmental remediation