Science and Applications of Nanoparticles

Waqar Ahmed · Ehsan Nourafkan

Dec 2022 · CRC Press

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Nanoparticles have emerged as important players in modern techniques, having applications from medicine and drug delivery to textiles and agriculture. Nanoscale materials are already integrated into our everyday lives in various forms, such as sunscreen lotions containing nanoparticles, dirt-resistant glass with nanocoatings, and nanodrugs. This book reviews the recent developments in the applications of nanoscale materials in drug delivery, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, and photonics. It also covers other interesting topics in detail, such as nanoencapsulation, nanoparticle formation, and surface functionalization of nanomaterials. It is a valuable resource for practical use and offers up-to-date information given by specialists in each field. It is a useful reference for materials scientists, chemical engineers working in R&D and academia, and inquisitive readers who want to learn more about the applications of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in different fields.

About the author

Waqar Ahmed is a professor of nanoscience at the College of Science, University of Lincoln, UK. He has authored or coauthored over 500 publications, including peer-reviewed papers, books, book chapters, reviews, and expert opinions on multidisciplinary subjects. His research interests are in the areas of nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanomedicine, particularly nanoscience and nanotechnology for renewable energy, energy modeling and management, and sustainability.

Ehsan Nourafkan is a research fellow at the Queen Mary University of London, UK. His research covers a wide spectrum of nanotechnology and colloid science, centered around applied nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. He has experience working in various EU- and UK-funded projects (ERC, EPSRC, KTP) and delivering consultancy services for the waste incineration industry.

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