Table of Contents
Cover
Title Page
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Chapter 1: Clay–Organic Interfaces for Design of Functional Hybrid Materials
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Analytical and Measuring Tools in Clay–Organic Hybrid Interfaces
1.3 Nanoarchitectures from Organic–Clay Interfaces
1.4 Clay-Supported Biointerfaces and Biomedical Applications
1.5 Clay Interfaces for Environmental Protection
1.6 Concluding Remarks
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 2: Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Prussian Blue-Type Nanoparticles Included into Polysaccharides Matrices
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Synthesis of the Prussian Blue-Type Nanoparticles Included in the Chitosan and the Alginate
2.3 Magnetic Properties of the Nanocomposites
2.4 Photoluminescence of the Nanocomposites
2.5 Monovalent Cation Sorption: Application for Decontamination of Cs
+
2.6 Conclusion
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 3: Self-Healing Thermosetting Composites: Concepts, Chemistry, and Future Advances
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Self-Healing Process by Microencapsulation
3.3 Fiber-Based Self-Healing Mechanisms
3.4 Self-Healing Interfaces by the Combination of Organic and Inorganic Reinforcements
3.5 Chemistry of Vascular- and Capsule-Based Self-Healing Systems
3.6 Future Advances in Self-Healing of Interphases/Interfaces in Composites
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 4: Silica–Polymer Interface and Mechanical Reinforcement in Rubber Nanocomposites
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Silica–Rubber Composites
4.3 Filler–Filler and Filler–Rubber Interactions and Silica–Rubber Interface
4.4 Conclusions
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 5: Sustainable Organic–Inorganic Interfaces in Energy Applications
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Poly(Ionic Liquid)-Based Hybrid Materials
5.3 Polysaccharide-Based Hybrids
5.4 Protein-Based Hybrids
5.5 Concluding Remarks
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 6: Hybrid Conjugated Polymer–Inorganic Objects: Elaboration of Novel Organic Electronic Materials
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Polymer Brushes: General Features
6.3 Surface-Initiated Polymerization of Conjugated Monomers
6.4 Surface Functionalization via the “Grafting Through” Methodology
6.5 “Grafting Onto” Coupling Techniques
6.6 Conjugated Polymer Brushes Applications
6.7 Conclusion
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 7: Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Nanostructures for Spin Switching and Spintronic Applications
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fundamentals of Spintronics
7.3 Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Spin Valves and Magnetic Tunnel Junctions
7.4 Preparation Methods of Organic Semiconductor Thin Films for Spintronics
7.5 Inorganic Ferromagnet–Organic Interface
7.6 Spin Crossover Nanomaterials
7.7 Conclusion and Future Perspective
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 8: Application of Sol–Gel Method to Synthesize Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Coatings to Minimize Corrosion in Metallic Substrates
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Evolution of the Sol–Gel Process and Its Main Applications
8.3 General Synthesis Strategies for Hybrid Materials: Chemistry Background
8.4 Hybrid Sol–Gel Coatings: Applications and Coating Methods
8.5 OIH Sol–Gel Coatings for Corrosion Mitigation
8.6 Physical OIH Gel Materials and Characterization of Metal/Coating Interface by Electrochemical Methods
References
Chapter 9: Gas-Organic and Gas-Inorganic Interfacial Effects in Gas/Adsorbent Interactions: The Case of CO2/CH4 Separation
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Selective CO
2
Capture Adsorbents
9.3 Organic–Inorganic Porous Materials for CO
2
/CH
4
Separation
9.4 Future Projections
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 10: Design and Characterization of MOFs (Metal–Organic Frameworks)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Synthesis
10.3 Characterization and Innovative Applications
10.4 Conclusions and Perspectives
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 11: Nanocarbon–Ionic Liquid Hybrid Materials for Heterogeneous Catalysis
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Ionic Liquids
11.3 Nanocarbon–Ionic Liquids Formation by Physical Confinement
11.4 Nanocarbon–Ionic Liquids Formation by Covalent Anchoring
11.5 Ionic Liquids as Precursor-Derived Carbon Materials
11.6 Nanocarbon–Ionic Liquid Hybrid-Derived Carbon Materials
11.7 Applications of Nanocarbon–Ionic Liquid Hybrids
11.8 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 12: Tough Hydrogels: Toughening Mechanisms and Their Utilization in Stretchable Electronics and in Regenerative Medicines
12.1 Introduction
12.2 A Review of Fracture Toughness
12.3 Designing Tough Hydrogels
12.4 Sticky Hydrogels
12.5 Integrating Hard Materials and Devices in Tough Hydrogels
12.6 Application of Tough Hydrogels in Stretchable Electronics, Energy Devices, and Soft Machines
12.7 Application of Tough Hydrogels in Biomedical Applications
12.8 Conclusion
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 13: Ionic Liquids for the Synthesis and Design of Hybrid Biomaterials and Interfaces
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Dissolution of Biopolymers in ILs
13.3 Ionic Liquid-Assisted Synthesis of Functionalized Polysaccharides and Polysaccharide Composites
13.4 Applications of ILs in the Biomaterials Field
List of abbreviations
References
Chapter 14: Interface Engineering with Self-Assembled Monolayers in Biosensors
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Fabrication of Biosensors Based on Metallic Transducers
14.3 Preparation of Biosensors Based on Nonmetallic Transducers
14.4 Conclusion
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 15: Coordination Polymers for Medical Applications: Amorphous versus Crystalline Materials
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Synthesis of Coordination Polymer Nanomaterials
15.3 Loading of Active Species
15.4 Adequacy of NMOFs/NCPs for Theranostic Applications
15.5 Conclusions and Perspectives
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 16: High Pressure Hydrothermal Procedure: A Tool for Surface Modification of Superparamagnetic Nanostructured Materials for Medical Applications
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Synthesis
16.3 Biocompatible Properties
16.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 17: Silica-Based Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Nanomaterials for Optical Bioimaging
17.1 Introduction to Hybrid Nanomaterials for Bioimaging
17.2 Fluorescent Silica Nanoparticles
17.3 Mesoporous Silica-Based Nanoparticles
17.4 Zeolites
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 18: Design of Biohybrid Structures for Enzyme–Electrode Interfaces
18.1 Introduction and Background
18.2 Sol–Gel Synthesis
18.3 Sol–Gel Materials in Biofuel Cells
18.4 Mediated Transfer in EFCs
18.5 Direct Electron Transfer in EFCs
18.6 Direct Electron Transfer in GOx–NanoAu–M13 Bacteriophage for EFCs
18.7 Summary and Future Outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 19: In Situ and Ex Situ Electrochemical Measurements: Spectroelectrochemistry and Atomic Force Microscopy
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Spectroelectrochemistry
19.3
In Situ
Electrochemical AFM Technique
19.4 Geometry Aspects of
In Situ
Cells
19.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 20: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as a Tool for the Investigation of Interfaces and Textures in Nanostructured Hybrid Materials
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Study of the Functionalization of Nano-objects in Solution with DOSY NMR
20.3 Solid-State NMR as a Tool of Analysis of Organic–Inorganic Interfaces
20.4 NMR Studies of the Texture and Porosity of Hybrid Materials
20.5 Combined Experimental: Computational Approaches for the Study of Hybrid Interfaces
20.6 Conclusion
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 21: Electrostatic Force Microscopy Techniques for Interphase Characterization
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Atomic Force Microscopy
21.3 Electrostatic Force Microscopy
21.4 Characterization of Hybrid Interface
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 22: The Use of EPR Spectroscopy for the Study of Hybrid Materials and Interphases
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Fundamentals of EPR Spectroscopy
22.3 Transition Metal Ions in Hybrid Materials
22.4 Electron Transfer Processes in Hybrid Materials
22.5 Nitroxide Radicals and Other Radicals as
In Situ
Probes of Hybrid Interfaces
22.6 Conclusions
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 23: Josephin Domain Dimerization on a Gold Surface: Evidences for a Double-Step Binding Pathway
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Materials and Methods
23.3 Results
23.4 Discussion
List of Abbreviations
References
Chapter 24: SANO Methodology for Simulating Self-Assembly Patterns of Organic Molecules over Metal Surfaces
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Description of the SANO Methodology
24.3 Examples of Applications
24.4 Final Remarks and Future Perspectives
List of Abbreviations
References
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