Carbon Nanomaterials Based on Graphene Nanosheets, Kong, Ling Bing

The physical and chemical properties of 2D materials can be effectively tuned through different strategies, such as controlling dimensions, the crystallographic structure and defects, or doping with heteroatoms. This flexibility facilitates the design of 2D materials for dedicated applications in the field of energy conversion and storage.

Written in a tutorial style, this first volume of the sourcebook:

• Focuses on graphene, fullerenes, nanotubes, and nanodiamonds
• Describes the fundamental properties, growth mechanisms, and processing of each nanomaterial discussed
• Explores functionalization for electronic, energy, biomedical, and environmental applications
• Showcases materials with exceptional properties, synthesis methods, large-scale production techniques, and application prospects
• Provides the tools necessary for understanding current and future technology developments, including important equations, tables, and graphs

Each chapter is dedicated to a different type of carbon nanomaterial and addresses three main areas: formation, properties, and applications. This setup allows for quick and easy search, making the Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook: Graphene, Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Nanodiamonds, Volume I a must-have reference for scientists and engineers.

Nanotubes and Nanosheets: Functionalization and Applications of Boron Nitride and Other Nanomaterials is the first book devoted to nanotubes and nanosheets made of boron nitride (BN). It shows how the properties of BN nanotubes and nanosheets have led to many exciting applications where carbon (C) materials cannot be used, including high-temperature metal-ceramic-based composites, substrates for graphene and other semiconducting layers in electronic devices, reusable absorbents for oil and other contaminants, dry solid lubricants, and biomedical applications.

Researchers working on various aspects of BN nanomaterials share their knowledge and current work on the applications of BN nanotubes and nanosheets. They describe numerous applications, including BN nanotube-reinforced metal-ceramic-based composites, field emission, desalination, cleanup of oil spillages, biosensing and bioimaging, drug delivery, biomedical applications, and energy storage using BCN and TiO₂ nanorods and nanosheets as electrode materials. The book also covers C and other nanotubes and nanosheets to give readers a broad view of the latest nanomaterials research.

Abstract of Dissertation............................................................................................................ i

Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... iv

List of Figures and Tables....................................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1. Introduction of Graphene-based Nanomaterials

1.1. Applications in Biology and Medical Science.................................................................. 1

1.1.1. Sensing Applications...................................................................................................... 2

1.1.2. Therapeutic Applications............................................................................................... 3

1.1.3. Fluorescence Bio-imaging............................................................................................. 4

1.2.1. Enhancing the Stability under Physiological Conditions.............................................. 7

1.2.2. Reduction of GOs........................................................................................................... 8

1.3.1. In vitro Toxicity of Graphene-based Nanomaterials..................................................... 9

1.3.2. In vivo Toxicity of Graphene-based Nanomaterials.................................................... 11

1.4. Perspectives and Other Applications.............................................................................. 15

1.5. References....................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 2. Catalytic Degradation of Phenols by Recyclable CVD Grapehene Films

1.1. Abstract............................................................................................................................ 21

1.2. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 22

1.4. Conclusion....................................................................................................................... 31

1.5. Experimental................................................................................................................... 32

1.7. References....................................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 3. Graphene Quantum Dots Prevent α-synucleinopathy in Parkinson's Disease

1.2. Results and Discussion.................................................................................................... 40

1.3. Conclusion....................................................................................................................... 54

Abstract of Dissertation............................................................................................................ i

Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... iv

List of Figures and Tables....................................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1. Introduction of Graphene-based Nanomaterials

1.1. Applications in Biology and Medical Science.................................................................. 1

1.1.1. Sensing Applications...................................................................................................... 2

1.1.2. Therapeutic Applications............................................................................................... 3

1.1.3. Fluorescence Bio-imaging............................................................................................. 4

1.2.1. Enhancing the Stability under Physiological Conditions.............................................. 7

1.2.2. Reduction of GOs........................................................................................................... 8

1.3.1. In vitro Toxicity of Graphene-based Nanomaterials..................................................... 9

1.3.2. In vivo Toxicity of Graphene-based Nanomaterials.................................................... 11

1.4. Perspectives and Other Applications.............................................................................. 15

1.5. References....................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 2. Catalytic Degradation of Phenols by Recyclable CVD Grapehene Films

1.1. Abstract............................................................................................................................ 21

1.2. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 22

1.4. Conclusion....................................................................................................................... 31

1.5. Experimental................................................................................................................... 32

1.7. References....................................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 3. Graphene Quantum Dots Prevent α-synucleinopathy in Parkinson's Disease

1.2. Results and Discussion.................................................................................................... 40

1.3. Conclusion....................................................................................................................... 54

Graphene-based nanotechnologies are at the heart of some of the most exciting developments in the fields of energy and environmental research. Graphene has exceptional properties, which are being used to create more effective products for electronic systems, environmental sensing devices, energy storage, electrode materials, fuel cell, novel nano-sorbents, membrane and photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants especially in the field of water and wastewater treatment.

• Covers synthesis, preparation and application of graphene based nanomaterials from different sources
• Demonstrates systematic approaches to the design, synthesis, characterization and applications of graphene-based nanocomposites in order to establish their important relationship with end-user applications
• Discusses the challenges in ensuring reliability and scalability of graphene-based nanotechnologies

This timely resource for scientists and engineers in this rapidly advancing field features contributions from over 30 leaders who address advanced methods and strategies for controlling the physical-chemical properties of 2D nanomaterials, along with expert opinions on a range of 2D nanomaterials that have therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

• Presents advanced methods and strategies for controlling the physical-chemical properties of 2D nanomaterials
• Provides state-of-the-art biomedical applications for 2D nanomaterials, including graphene and boron nitride
• Includes key information from a broad selection of subject areas for researchers in both materials, engineering and medicine