Diatom Nanotechnology: Progress and Emerging Applications
Diatoms are single cell algae composed of silica. They represent one of the most outstanding natural materials with exceptional structural, mechanical, optical, photonic and chemical properties optimized through millions years of evolution. The unique nano and micro silica structures of the material combined with its availability as a low cost mineral from diatomaceous earth are attractive for solving many of today’s environmental, energy and health problems.
Diatom Nanotechnology provides a comprehensive overview of the material and its uses. The first part of the book looks at the distinctive porous silica structure of diatoms, the mechanism of their formation and their properties. Individual chapters then explore the broad range of their applications in nanotechnology including nanofabrication, optical biosensors, gas sensors, water purifications, photonics, drug delivery, batteries, solar cells, supercapacitors, new adsorbents and composite materials.
With contributions from leading international experts, the book represents an important resource for academics, researchers, industry professionals, postgraduate and advanced level undergraduate students providing them with the latest developments on this emerging and dynamic field.
Diatom Nanotechnology: Progress and Emerging Applications, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017.
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CHAPTER 1: Whence Is the Diversity of Diatom Frustules Derived?p1-13ByJames G. MitchellJames G. MitchellSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 2: Interactions of Diatoms with Their Fluid Environmentp14-54ByJ. W. HerringerJ. W. HerringerSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 3: Nanoengineering of Diatom Surfaces for Emerging Applicationsp55-78ByVandana Vinayak;Vandana VinayakSchool of Applied Sciences, Diatom Nanoengineering and Metabolism (DNM), Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University Sagar (MP)470003India[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Khashti Ballabh Joshi;Khashti Ballabh JoshiSchool of Chemical Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University Sagar (MP)470003India[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Richard Gordon;Richard GordonGulf Specimen Aquarium & Marine LaboratoryPanaceaFLUSAC. S. Mott Center for Human Growth & Development, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wayne State UniversityUSA[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Benoit SchoefsBenoit SchoefsMetabolism, Engineering of Microalgal Molecules and Applications (MIMMA), UBL, IUML – FR 3473 CNRS, Le Mans UniversityFrance[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 4: Functionalization of Frustules From Diatom Cell Culture for Optoelectronic Propertiesp79-110ByG. L. RorrerG. L. RorrerOregon State University, School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental EngineeringCorvallisOregon 97331U.S.A[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 5: Micro- and Nano-optical Devices from Diatom Nanostructures: Light Control by Mother Naturep111-125ByIlaria Rea;Ilaria ReaInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Unit of Naples, National Research CouncilVia P. Castellino 11180131Italy[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Principia Dardano;Principia DardanoInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Unit of Naples, National Research CouncilVia P. Castellino 11180131Italy[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Maria Antonietta Ferrara;Maria Antonietta FerraraInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Unit of Naples, National Research CouncilVia P. Castellino 11180131Italy[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Luca de StefanoLuca de StefanoInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Unit of Naples, National Research CouncilVia P. Castellino 11180131Italy[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 6: Immobilization of Proteins on Diatom Biosilicap126-149ByN. Kröger;N. KrögerB CUBE, Center for Molecular Bioengineering, CMCB, TU DresdenArnoldstrasse 1801307DresdenGermany[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:N. C. Dubey;N. C. DubeyB CUBE, Center for Molecular Bioengineering, CMCB, TU DresdenArnoldstrasse 1801307DresdenGermany[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:E. KumariE. KumariB CUBE, Center for Molecular Bioengineering, CMCB, TU DresdenArnoldstrasse 1801307DresdenGermany[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 7: The Potential of Modified Diatom Frustules for Solar Energy Conversionp150-174BySoundarrajan Chandrasekaran;Soundarrajan ChandrasekaranFuture Industries Institute, University of South AustraliaMawson LakesSouth AustraliaAustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Nicolas H. VoelckerNicolas H. VoelckerFuture Industries Institute, University of South AustraliaMawson LakesSouth AustraliaAustraliaMelbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility151 Wellington RoadClaytonVictoria3168Australia[email protected]Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University381 Royal ParadeParkvilleVictoria3052AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 8: Diatom Silica as an Emerging Biomaterial for Energy Conversion and Storagep175-200ByYu Xin Zhang;Yu Xin ZhangCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing UniversityChongqing 400044P.R. ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science of Micro/Nano-Devices and System Technology, Chongqing UniversityChongqing 400044P.R. China[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Xiao Wen SunXiao Wen SunCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing UniversityChongqing 400044P.R. ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 9: Diatoms: A Natural Source of Nanostructured Silica for Drug Deliveryp201-218ByMonica Terracciano;Monica TerraccianoInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research CouncilNaplesItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Ilaria Rea;Ilaria ReaInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research CouncilNaplesItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Luca De Stefano;Luca De StefanoInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research CouncilNaplesItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Hélder A. SantosHélder A. SantosDivision of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of HelsinkiHelsinkiFinland[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 10: Diatomaceous Earth, A Natural Insecticide for Stored Grain Protection: Recent Progress and Perspectivesp219-247ByDusan Losic;Dusan LosicSchool of Chemical Engineering, The University of AdelaideEngineering North Building5005AdelaideAustralia[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Zlatko KorunicZlatko KorunicSearch for other works by this author on:
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