Advanced Applications of 2D Nanostructures: Emerging Research and Opportunities (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)

This book focuses on both recent advances and the applications of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials in different fields. This book encapsulates all the aspects related to 2D nanomaterials and their applications. It provides scientific and technological insights on novel routes of design and fabrication of few layered nanostructures and their hetero structures based on a variety of 2-D layered materials. It also covers a wide range of industrial applications of 2D nanomaterials. It emphasizes on the detailing of the various characterization techniques used. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in nano-materials and allied fields. Series Editor’s Preface Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Contents Editors and Contributors 1 Introduction, History, and Origin of Two Dimensional (2D) Materials 1 Introduction 2 Evolution of 2D Materials 3 Growing Interest in 2D Materials 4 Challenges and Opportunities References 2 Different Types and Intense Classification of 2D Materials 1 Introduction 2 Types 2.1 Graphene Family 2.2 2D Oxides 2.3 2D Chalcogenides 3 Conclusion References 3 Different Techniques for Designing and Fabrication of 2D Materials 1 Introduction 2 Approaches for Graphene Synthesis and Its Modification 2.1 Synthesis of Graphene 2.2 Production of GO 2.3 Structure of Graphene Oxide 2.4 GO Characteristics and Applications 2.5 Some Very Important Surface Modification of Graphene 3 Conclusion References 4 2D Graphene Oxide-Based Composites and Their Application in Catalysis and Sensing 1 Introduction 2 Background of Graphene Oxide 3 Characterization and Structural Features of Graphene Oxide 4 Application in Sensor 5 Application in Catalysis 6 Conclusion 7 Future Aspects References 5 Nanostructured 2D Materials as Nano Coatings and Thin Films 1 Introduction 2 The 2D Material Coatings 2.1 Graphene 2.2 Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) 2.3 Hexagonal Boron Nitride (H-BN) 2.4 Black Phosphorous (BP) 3 Conclusions References 6 MXene: A Non-oxide Next-Generation Energy Storage Materials for Batteries and Supercapacitors 1 Introduction 2 MXene: A Novel 2D Material 3 MXene: Properties 4 MXene for Energy Storage Applications 4.1 MXenes for Metal-Ion Batteries 4.2 MXenes for Supercapacitors 5 Conclusion References 7 Nano Coatings and Thin Films of 2D Nanomaterials (MXenes) as Transparent Conductivity Electrodes and Supercapacitors 1 Introduction 2 MXenes Thin-Film Synthesis 3 Properties of MXenes 3.1 Structural 3.2 Stability 3.3 Mechanical and Physical 4 MXene-DERIVED TCEs 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Ti3C2Tx TCEs 4.3 More MXene-Derived TCEs 4.4 Drawbacks of MXene-Based TCEs 5 MXene-Derived Energy Storage Devices 5.1 MXene Films in Transparent Supercapacitors (SCs) 5.2 Challenges and Future Scope of Transparent SCs 5.3 Other Energy Applications 6 Summary and Outlook References 8 2D Metal Oxide Nanosheets—Electronic Applications Recent Developments and Future Prospects 1 Introduction 2 General Features 2.1 Syntheses 2.2 Characterization 3 Electronic Applications 3.1 Sensors 4 Some Recent Applications 5 Discussion and Conclusions References 9 Modeling and Simulation of Nano-Structured 2D Materials 1 Introduction 2 Simulation Methodologies 2.1 Molecular Dynamic Method 2.2 Monte Carlo Method 2.3 Ab Initio Methods 3 Significant Tools/Techniques Used for Molecular Dynamic Simulation 3.1 GROMACS 3.2 AMBER 3.3 LAMMPS 3.4 Desmond 3.5 Tinker 3.6 ESPResSo 3.7 CHARMM 3.8 GROMOS 3.9 NAMD 4 Investigation of Nano-Structured Materials Using Typical Simulation Techniques 4.1 Carbonous Nanomaterials 4.2 Non-Carbonous Nanomaterials 5 Summary and Future Prospects References 10 Novel Corrosion Properties of 2D Nanostructures for Advanced Applications 1 Introduction 2 2D Materials for Corrosion Protection 2.1 Graphene 2.2 Graphene Oxide 2.3 Hexagonal Boron Nitride 3 Conclusion References 11 Nanostructured 2D Materials for Biomedical, Nano Bioengineering, and Nanomechanical Devices 1 Introduction 2 Synthesis of 2D Materials 2.1 Top-Down Approach 2.2 Bottom-Up Approach 3 Functionalization and Modification of 2D Materials 4 Biomedical Application of 2D Materials 4.1 Biosensors 4.2 Drug and Gene Delivery 4.3 Bioimaging 4.4 Therapeutic Applications of 2D Materials 5 Toxicology and Biocompatibility of 2D Materials 6 Conclusion and Outlook References 12 2D Nanomaterials Based Advanced Bio-composites 1 Introduction 2 Application of 2D Bio-Composite 2.1 Bone Implants 2.2 Drug Delivery 2.3 Bioimaging 2.4 Biosensors 2.5 Antibacterial Property 2.6 Photothermal Therapy 3 Challenges for Development of 2D Materials in Biomedical Applications 4 Conclusion and Future Research Recommendations References 13 Mechanical Performance of 2D Nanomaterials Based Advanced Composites 1 Introduction 2 Mechanical Properties of 2-D Nanomaterials 3 Application of 2-D Nanomaterial-Based Advanced Composite 4 Conclusions References Conclusion