Metal Oxide-Carbon Hybrid Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

Metal oxide–carbon hybrid materials have unique properties that make them ideal for gas-sensing,photonics,catalysis,opto-electronic,and energy-storage applications. They are used in energy generation,hydrogen production,and storage devices,as well as water purification,photodegradation of industrial contaminants,and biomedical applications. The book also discusses the problems associated with the development of sensors for various applications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 588 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Metal Oxide-Carbon Hybrid Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications explores the recent advancements in the fabrication and practical applications of metal oxide-carbon-based nanocomposite materials. These materials possess distinctive properties, rendering them highly suitable for various applications, including gas sensing, photonics, catalysis, optoelectronics, and energy storage.

In the first section, the historical background and development of hybrid materials based on metal oxide-carbon and hybridized metal oxide composites are provided. It also highlights various popular methods for preparing metal oxide-carbon composites through solid-state or solution-phase reactions, emphasizing their materials properties.

The growing demand for energy in an industrialized and technology-driven world cannot be met by fossil fuels and renewable energy sources alone. Consequently, the role of metal oxide-carbon composites in energy generation, hydrogen production, and storage devices, such as rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors, becomes increasingly significant. This topic is further discussed in the second section of the book.

Rapid industrialization has led to severe environmental issues, which in turn have resulted in significant health problems that demand immediate attention from researchers. In the third section, the use of metal oxide-carbon composites in water purification, photodegradation of industrial contaminants, and biomedical applications is described. These applications aim to clean the environment and provide better healthcare solutions.

The final section focuses on addressing the challenges associated with developing sensors for various applications. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the use of composites can significantly improve the operating parameters of such sensors.

In conclusion, Metal Oxide-Carbon Hybrid Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art research in the field of metal oxide-carbon-based nanocomposite materials. These materials offer unique properties and significant potential for various applications, making them a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and researchers.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128226940