Colloidal Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Colloidal Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications is a one-stop reference for anyone with an interest in the fundamentals, synthesis and applications of this interesting materials system. The book presents a simple, effective and detailed discussion on colloidal metal oxide nanoparticles. It begins with a general introduction of colloidal metal oxide nanoparticles, then delves into the most relevant synthesis pathways, stabilization procedures, and synthesis and characterization techniques. Final sections discuss promising applications, including bioimaging, biosensing, diagnostic, and energy applications—i.e., solar cells, supercapacitors and environment applications—i.e., the treatment of contaminated soil, water purification and waste remediation.

Provides the most comprehensive resource on the topic, from fundamentals, to synthesis and characterization techniquesPresents key applications, including biomedical, energy, electronic and environmental Discusses the most relevant techniques for synthesis, patterning and characterization

Part I. Fundamentals of colloidal metal oxide nanocrystals 1. Physics and chemistry of colloidal metal oxide nanocrystals and their applications to nanotechnologies and microsystems 2. Surface chemistry, modification, and engineering of colloidal nanocrystals 3. Nanosecond pulsed laser ablation to synthesize ternary alloy colloidal nanoparticles

Part II. Formation, stabilization and characterization of colloidal nanocrystals 4. Aqueous methods for the synthesis of colloidal metal oxide nanocrystals 5. Non-aqueous methods for the synthesis of colloidal metal oxide nanocrystals 6. Green synthesis protocols 7. Colloidal core-shell metal oxide nanocrystals and their applications 8. Colloidal multinary metal oxides 9. Features of colloidal nanocrystal characterization

Part III: Applications of colloidal metal oxides 10. Colloidal metal oxides in biomedical applications 11. Colloidal metal oxides in energy technologies 12. Colloidal metal oxides in electronics and optoelectronics 13. Colloidal metal oxide nanocrystals in catalysis 14. Environmental remediation 15. Aerogels and their applications 16. Colloidal oxide-based heterostructured nanocrystals 17. Metal Oxides for Energy Applications 18. Colloidal magnetic metal oxide nano crystals and their applications in sustained drug release