"Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applications" ed. by Ana Rovisco, Ana Pimentel, Jung Huang

This book explores the remarkable potential of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures, one of the most versatile materials in nanotechnology, notable for their wide bandgap, high exciton binding energy, and adaptable surface chemistry. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in ZnO research, focusing on their synthesis, properties, and diverse applications across key scientific and industrial fields.

Readers will discover how ZnO nanostructures are revolutionizing environmental science with sustainable pollution control solutions, advancing biomedicine through innovative drug delivery systems and diagnostics, and enhancing agriculture by improving crop yield and quality. The book also delves into the precision engineering of ZnO for cutting-edge sensors and electronic devices while exploring bioinspired approaches to designing nanomaterials with tailored functionalities. With its multidisciplinary scope, this volume serves as an essential resource for researchers, academics, and professionals, offering valuable insights into the transformative role of ZnO nanoparticles in addressing today’s scientific and technological challenges.

Contents
1. Review of Synthesis, Characteristics, and Applications of Doped Zinc Oxide Nanostructures
2. Recent Trends of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Emerging Biomedical Application
3. ZnO Nanoparticles as a Catalyst for Water Purification
4. Vertically Aligned 1D ZnO Nanostructures – Influence of Synthesis Parameters on the Nanomaterials’ Properties
5. Zinc Oxide: Wurtzite Structure Properties under Isobaric and Isothermal Ensembles – A Computational Calculation
6. Defect-Induced Ferromagnetism in ZnO Nanoparticles
7. Impact of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Application on Rice Yield and Quality
8. Bioinspired Fibrous Architectures Based on ZnO Templated by Eggshell Membranes


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