UID:
almahu_9949737596702882
Format:
1 online resource (433 p.)
ISBN:
1-78262-264-0
Series Statement:
RSC Green Chemistry, 42
Content:
Providing up-to-date coverage of green nanomaterials and systems, this book provides comprehensive information on nanostructured materials, including their applications in energy and environmental sciences.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction to Green Nanostructured Photocatalysts; 1.1 Introduction; 1.1.1 General Background; 1.1.2 Nanotechnology in Energy Systems; 1.1.3 Environmental Considerations; 1.2 Photo-active Nanomaterials; 1.3 Microorganisms in Energy Mitigations; 1.4 Environmental Health and Safety; 1.5 Contents of This Book; 1.6 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Sunlight-Materials Interactions; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Solar Energy and the Solar Spectrum; 2.2.1 The Sun as the Ultimate Energy Source; 2.2.2 The Spectrum of Sunlight
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2.2.3 Interaction of Sunlight with the Atmosphere on Earth2.2.4 The Geographic Intensity Distribution of Sunlight; 2.3 Interactions of Light and Photo-active Materials; 2.3.1 Reflection; 2.3.2 Scattering; 2.3.3 Absorption; 2.3.4 Luminescence; 2.3.5 Nonlinear Effects; 2.3.6 Transmission; 2.4 Quantum Yield in Solar Energy Conversion; 2.4.1 Definition of Quantum Yield; 2.4.2 Quantum Yield in Light-Materials Interactions; 2.4.3 Beyond Quantum Yield: Eco and Environmental Sustainability; References; Chapter 3 Green Nanomaterials Preparation: Sustainable Methods and Approaches; 3.1 Introduction
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3.2 Titanium Dioxide3.2.1 Microwave-assisted Hydrothermal Method; 3.2.2 Polymer-gel Method; 3.3 Cadmium Sulfide; 3.3.1 Chemical Precipitation Method; 3.3.2 Solvothermal Method; 3.4 Zinc Oxide; 3.4.1 Microwave-assisted Hydrothermal Technique; 3.4.2 Ultrasound Sonication; 3.5 Hybrid Nanomaterial; 3.5.1 ZnO/TiO2 Composite; 3.5.2 CdS/TiO2 Nanocomposite; 3.5.3 Graphene/TiO2 and Graphene/TNT Nanocomposite; 3.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Natural Photosynthesis System; 4.1 The Wonder and Impact of Photosynthesis; 4.2 The Method and Products of Photosynthesis; 4.3 Harvesting Light Energy
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4.4 Water Splitting for Supply of Protons and Electrons4.5 Fixation of Carbon from Carbon Dioxide; 4.6 The Electron Transport Chain (ETC); 4.7 Chloroplasts: Containers for Photosynthesis; 4.8 The Photosynthetic Machinery; 4.8.1 PSII; 4.8.2 Plastoquinol; 4.8.3 Cytochrome b6f Complex; 4.8.4 Plastocyanin; 4.8.5 PSI; 4.8.6 Comparison and Contrast of PSII and PSI; 4.8.7 F-ATPase; 4.9 Cyclic and Non-cyclic Electron Flow; 4.9.1 Light-independent Reactions; 4.9.2 Photorespiration (C2 Cycle); 4.9.3 Two Additional Methods of Carbon Fixation; 4.10 Actual Efficiency of Photosynthesis
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4.11 Recovering from Damage from Light4.12 Biomass; 4.13 Biomimicry; 4.14 Evolution; 4.15 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Bioinspired Photocatalytic Nanomaterials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mechanism of Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting; 5.3 Materials Design and Synthesis; 5.4 Photoelectrochemical Cell Design; 5.4.1 Design of Photocatalytic Electrodes; 5.4.2 Membrane Separator; 5.5 Summary; References; Chapter 6 Hybrid Molecular-Nanomaterial Assemblies for Water Splitting Catalysis; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Hydrogen Evolution Reaction; 6.2.1 Hybrid Assemblies Containing Iron Catalysts
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6.2.2 Hybrid Assemblies Containing Cobalt Catalysts
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-84973-959-5
Language:
English
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