Nanostructured Ceramics: Characterization and Analysis

Chapter 1: Nanoscale Ceramics
Introduction
Confinement and Functional Change in Nanoscale 
Classification of Ceramics
Rationale of Ceramics for energy, environment and health materials 
Handling and Ethical importance
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 2: Material Characterizations
Introduction
Thermal Analysis
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
Transmission Electron Microscopic Analysis
Particle Size and Surface Area
Spectroscopy Analysis
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 3: Surface and Suspension Phenomena
Introduction
Surface Wetting
Surface Tension
Colloidal Suspension
Viscosity of Suspension
Concluding Remarks
References 
Chapter 4: Photocatalytic Phenomena
Introduction
Photocatalyst for Photodegradation
Photocatalyst for Photoelectrochemical Cell (PEC)
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 5: Magnetics and Piezoelectrics
Introduction
Magnetic Phenomena
Piezoelectric Phenomena
References
Chapter 6: Mechanical Properties
Introduction
Elastic Moduli
Strength
Weibull modulus
Fracture Toughness
Hardness
Fatigue of ceramics
Superplasticity
Friction and Wear
Concluding remarks
References 
Chapter 7: Nanostructured Ceramics for Renewable Energy
Introduction
Nanostructured TiO2 for Solar to Electrical Energy (DSSC)
Nanostructured WO3/TiO2 for H2 gas through H2O splitting (Tandem Cell) 
Nanostructured WO3/TiO2 for solar to electrical energy and harvesting (PSB)
Nanostructured ZrO2 for gaseous fuel to Electric energy (SOFC)
Nanostructured BaTiO3 for Mechanical to Electrical Energy (NEMS)
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 8: Nanostructured Ceramics for Environment
Introduction
Nanostructured WO3 for Electrochromic Smart Glass
Nanostructured WO3-ZnO for pollutant Dye Degradation
Mechanically induced Waste water treatment
Purification of high salinity waste water
Self-cleaning Coating
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 9: Nanostructured Ceramics for Health
Introduction
Nanostructured ZrO2 for Dental Ceramic Blank
Nanostructured ZTA Femoral Ball Head
Nano HA-Gelatin Porous Bone Scaffold
NanostrcutureZnO for Cancer Therapy
Nanoscale Core-Shell Ferrite for Hyperthermia
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 10: Problems and Answers