Hybrid Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

An in–depth examination of the principles and applications of nanohybrids

Hybrid nanomaterials, unique conjugates of organic/inorganic structures, are finding applications and interest in a growing variety of areas. With chapters written by leading experts, Hybrid Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications presents the basic principles underlying the synthesis and fabrication of nanohybrids, their benefits, self–assembly and fabrication, and applications.

Readers will find in–depth, cutting–edge coverage of hybrid nanomaterials including materials basics, the benefits of organic/inorganic hybrids, self–assembly and fabrication, and applications in biomaterials, sensors, and electronics. This timely resource:

• Provides an interdisciplinary approach to organic/inorganic nanostructures, which have found applications in various fields such as catalysis and human health

• Discusses the most recent developments pertaining to the synthesis, characterization, and applications of hybrid nanomaterials in a format that various disciplines can understand and use

• Offers fundamental insights into tricks, tools, and challenges for engineers and scientists

This contributed volume will inform researchers, professionals, industrial practitioners, as well as graduate and postdoctoral associates in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, physics and materials science about the most recent developments pertaining to the synthesis, characterizations, and applications of hybrid nanomaterials.

Bhanu P. S. Chauhan, PhD, is Professor and Chairperson of the Chemistry Department at William Paterson University,Wayne, New Jersey, where he also heads the Engineered Nanomaterials Laboratory. His major areas of expertise include synthesis and investigations of silicon based polymers, nanosized materials and hybrid phase catalysts.