Nano-Dimensional Zinc Oxide for Energy Harvesting, Sensing and Environmental Remediation

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures have gained significant attention in recent years due to their applications in various fields. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in ZnO-based nanostructures for energy harvesting, sensing, and environmental remediation applications. It covers advanced aspects of application-based research on ZnO nanostructures. The book also includes biosynthesized ZnO nanostructures and their role in targeted drug delivery.

Features:

• Explores various synthesis techniques for ZnO nanostructures, detailing their impact on material properties and applications in emerging technologies
• Discusses the role of ZnO- based nanostructures in solar cells, photocatalysis, and environmental remediation, including heavy metal detection and removal
• Highlights ZnO nanostructures’ potential in electrochemical sensors for med-ical diagnostics, antimicrobial applications, and gas sensing technologies
• ZnO’s piezoelectric properties, ultraviolet photodetectors, and its integration into next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices are discussed in depth
• Provides insights into ZnO nanostructures role in plant growth enhancement, along with discussions on future research directions and technological advancements in the field

This is a reference book for academicians and researchers interested in the potential of nano-dimensional zinc oxide.

Dr. Nupur Aggarwal is working as an Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, India, where she spearheads interdisciplinary research in materials science. Her work focuses on the synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles, targeting applications in optoelectronics and spintronics. Over the past nine years, Dr. Aggarwal has delved deeply into the field of dilute magnetic semiconductors, striving to unlock new potentials in electronic and spintronic devices by enhancing their magnetic and electrical properties. With more than 45 research publications in reputed SCI and SCOPUS-indexed journals, Additionally, she plays a vital role as a reviewer and editor for esteemed journals, including the American Journal of Nano Research and Applications (NANO), PLOS ONE, and Frontiers in Nanotechnology, where she helps shape the direction of future research in nanotechnology.

Dr. Naveen Kumar is an Associate professor in the Department of Physics at Chandigarh University, India. He works on interdisciplinary research fields involving very recent and technologically significant strands: the synthesis of multiferroics for dielectric and ferroelectric studies. He has been working in the field of magnetic ferrites such as BiFeO3, Fe3O4, and Mg0.05Zn0.05Fe2O4 for the past 8 years and has published more than 70 research articles in peer-reviewed SCI/SCOPUS indexed journals and several research papers in international conferences. He is also an editor of reputed journals such as the American Journal of Nano Research and Applications (NANO), Concepts in Magnetic Resonance Part A, PLOS ONE, and Synthesis, Characterization and Processing of New Materials for Innovative Applications.

Dr. Shivani Singla, Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, India, excels in interdisciplinary materials science, specializing in the synthesis and characterization of advanced glass and glass-ceramic materials for optics, photonics, and radiation shielding. Her research delves into nanoparticle interactions in glass matrices, enabling advancements in display technologies, cancer detection, and shielding applications. With over 20 publications in leading journals and 10+ presentations at global conferences, Dr. Singla’s work has driven innovations in materials science, earning patents in optical materials and education technology.