This book summarizes recent research and development in the field of nanostructured ceramics and their composites. It presents selected examples of ceramic materials with special electronic, catalytic and optical properties and exceptional mechanical characteristics. A special focus is on sol-gel based and organic-inorganic hybrid nanoceramic materials. The book highlights examples for preparation techniques including scale-up, properties of smart ceramic composites, and applications including e.g. waste water treatment, heavy metal removal, sensors, electronic devices and fuel cells....

In this book, we have summarized recent progresses due to novel nanomaterials for sustainable water resources. Book provides a summary of the state of the art knowledge to scientists, engineers and policy makers, about recent developments due to nanotechnology for sustainable water resources arena. The advances in sustainable water resources technologies in the context of modern society's interests will be considered preferably which allow to identify grand challenges and directions for future research. The book contributors have been selected from all over the world and the essential...

Recent research and development in polymer nanocomposites has inspired the progress and use of novel and cost-effective environmental applications. This book summarizes recent progress in development of these materials' properties, fabrication methods, and their applications for treatment of contaminants, pollutant sensing, and detection.

This book fills a critical gap by presenting current research into how polymer nanocomposites can be used in environmental remediation, detailing major environmental issues, key materials properties required to solve these issues, and existing...