Elsevier Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanostructures: Fundamentals, Recent Advances, and Applications (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanostructures: Fundamentals, Recent Advances, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and characterization methods of zinc oxide nanostructures and their applications. Focusing on sustainability, the book begins with a thorough discussion of green synthesis techniques for nanoparticles, utilizing biological materials such as plant-mediated and microbial-mediated synthesis, as well as enzyme-assisted synthesis and characterization. It then provides the diverse applications of these nanoparticles in various fields, including energy, environmental remediation, sensing, and healthcare. The final section focuses on toxicity, challenges, and future prospects for ZnO nanostructures research, providing readers with an in-depth, practical discussion of the topic. By addressing the increasing need for eco-friendly nanotechnology, this book serves as a valuable resource to researchers, scientists, and engineers interested in environmentally-friendly nanotechnology solutions. Discusses a range of green preparation techniques for ZnO nanoparticles using biological materials such as plant-mediated and microbial-mediated synthesis and enzyme-assisted synthesis Provides a thorough overview of characterization methods of green nanostructures, offering guidance on how to analyze and evaluate the properties of eco-friendly nanoparticles through different techniques Explores the wide-ranging applications of ZnO green nanostructures, including energy, environmental remediation, sensing, healthcare, and more