Publisher's Synopsis
Sustainable carbon nanomaterials are quickly coming to the forefront of research as the global scientific community seeks novel avenues that can allow us to continue innovation and advancements while being conscientious about climate change and environmental concerns, as well as their effect on human health. This reference text will take a critical approach to the topic of carbon nanomaterials, covering the sourcing of sustainable materials, their synthesis, characterization and classification, as well as the latest applications spanning biology to sensing, catalysis to green energy, and environmental/analytical applications. The contributions will be comprehensive in nature and will offer a seminal source for scientists already in the field, as well as those who plan to join this burgeoning research area.
Key Features:
- Takes a critical approach to the topic of carbon nanomaterials
- Covers the sourcing of sustainable materials, their synthesis, characterization and classification
- Discusses the latest applications spanning biology to sensing, catalysis to green energy, and environmental/analytical applications
- Covers the identification of sustainable sources and how a sustainable source can be valorised to produce a nanomaterial
- Explains how sustainability can translate to green research efforts (from source to product)
