Nanobotany. ([2018])
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Nanobotany. ([2018])
- Main Title:
- Nanobotany
- Further Information:
- Note: Sumera Javad, Ayesha Butt, editors.
- Editors:
- Javad, Sumera
Butt, Ayesha - Contents:
- Intro; Dedication; Preface; Contents; List of Figures; List of Plates; List of Tables; Chapter 1: Plants and Nanoworld: an Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Plant Metabolites; 1.3 Classes and Number of Secondary Metabolites; 1.4 Terpenoids; 1.4.1 Mono and Sesqui-terpenoids, and Phenylpropanoids; 1.4.2 Diterpenoids; 1.4.3 Functions; 1.4.4 Plant Families Rich in Terpenoids; 1.5 Alkaloids; 1.5.1 Families Rich in Alkaloids; 1.6 Phenolic Compounds; 1.6.1 Flavonoids; 1.6.2 Flavones; 1.6.2.1 Flavan-3-ols; 1.6.2.2 Isoflavones; 1.6.2.3 Plant Families Rich in Phenolic Compounds; 1.7 Tannins. 1.7.1 Plant Families Rich in Tannins1.8 Glycosides; 1.8.1 Categories of Glycosides; 1.8.2 Families Rich in Glycosides; 1.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Advanced Concept of Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles by Reducing Phytochemicals; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Role of Phytochemicals in Nanoparticles Synthesis; 2.3 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Plant Parts and Whole Plant; 2.4 Reproducibility of Nanoparticles; 2.5 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Phytochemicals/Plant Metabolites; 2.5.1 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Terpenoids; 2.5.2 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Flavonoids. 2.5.3 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Sugars2.5.4 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Proteins; 2.6 Mechanism of Metallic Nanoparticles Synthesis; 2.7 Potential Plants (Phytochemicals) for Synthesis of Nanoparticles; 2.8 Conclusion; 2.9 Future Prospects; References; Chapter 3: Classification of Green Nanoparticles; 3.1 Introduction;Intro; Dedication; Preface; Contents; List of Figures; List of Plates; List of Tables; Chapter 1: Plants and Nanoworld: an Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Plant Metabolites; 1.3 Classes and Number of Secondary Metabolites; 1.4 Terpenoids; 1.4.1 Mono and Sesqui-terpenoids, and Phenylpropanoids; 1.4.2 Diterpenoids; 1.4.3 Functions; 1.4.4 Plant Families Rich in Terpenoids; 1.5 Alkaloids; 1.5.1 Families Rich in Alkaloids; 1.6 Phenolic Compounds; 1.6.1 Flavonoids; 1.6.2 Flavones; 1.6.2.1 Flavan-3-ols; 1.6.2.2 Isoflavones; 1.6.2.3 Plant Families Rich in Phenolic Compounds; 1.7 Tannins. 1.7.1 Plant Families Rich in Tannins1.8 Glycosides; 1.8.1 Categories of Glycosides; 1.8.2 Families Rich in Glycosides; 1.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Advanced Concept of Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles by Reducing Phytochemicals; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Role of Phytochemicals in Nanoparticles Synthesis; 2.3 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Plant Parts and Whole Plant; 2.4 Reproducibility of Nanoparticles; 2.5 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Phytochemicals/Plant Metabolites; 2.5.1 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Terpenoids; 2.5.2 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Flavonoids. 2.5.3 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Sugars2.5.4 Nanoparticles Synthesis from Proteins; 2.6 Mechanism of Metallic Nanoparticles Synthesis; 2.7 Potential Plants (Phytochemicals) for Synthesis of Nanoparticles; 2.8 Conclusion; 2.9 Future Prospects; References; Chapter 3: Classification of Green Nanoparticles; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Green Nanotechnology; 3.3 Plants and Green Nanotechnology; 3.4 Green Nanoparticles; 3.5 Nanoparticles Composition; 3.6 Basic Approaches for Nanoparticles Synthesis; 3.7 Methods for the Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles; 3.7.1 Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles. 3.8 Types of Nanoparticles3.9 Benefits of Green Synthesis Over the Chemical Synthesis; 3.10 Gold Nanoparticles; 3.11 Silver Nanoparticles; 3.12 Copper Nanoparticles; 3.13 Iron Nanoparticles; 3.14 Palladium Nanoparticles; 3.15 Platinum Nanoparticles; 3.16 Selenium Nanoparticles; 3.17 Titanium Nanoparticles; 3.18 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles; 3.19 Applications of Green Nanoparticles; 3.20 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Nanofibers and Nanowires; 4.1 Fundamentals of Nanomaterials; 4.2 Introduction to Nano Fibers and Nanowires; 4.3 One-Dimensional Nanomaterials; 4.4 Types of Nanowires. 4.5 Properties of Nanofibers and Nanowires4.5.1 Mechanical Properties; 4.5.2 Optical Properties; 4.5.3 Electrical Properties; 4.6 Nano Fibers and Nanowires Synthesis Techniques; 4.6.1 Template Based Growth; 4.6.2 Phase Separation; 4.6.3 Self-Assembly; 4.6.4 Electrospinning; 4.6.5 Template-Free (Interfacial Polymerization); 4.6.6 Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) Growth; 4.6.7 Hydrothermal Synthesis; 4.6.8 Sol-Gel Synthesis; 4.7 Applications of Nanofibers; 4.7.1 Carbon Nanotubes; 4.7.2 Difference in Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers; 4.7.3 Biological and Chemical Application of Nanofibers/Wires. … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Cham, Switzerland : Springer
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Extent:
- 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
- Subjects:
- 580.724
Life sciences
Botany -- Technological innovations
Botany -- Technique
Nanotechnology
Biochemistry
Plant breeding
Plant physiology
NATURE -- Plants -- General
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Botany
Botany -- Technique
Nanotechnology
Science -- Life Sciences -- Botany
Plant reproduction & propagation
Botany & plant sciences
Plant physiology
Science -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9783319771199
3319771191 - Related ISBNs:
- 9783319771182
3319771183 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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