Nanoporous copper: fabrication techniques and advanced electrochemical applications

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 249-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aumber Abbas ◽  
Saleem Abbas ◽  
Xianli Wang
Keyword(s):  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Catalytic Systems ◽  
Electrochemical Applications ◽  
Nanoporous Copper ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Energy Sensing

AbstractNanoporous copper (NPC), a representative type of nanostructured materials, holds an extensive ability to generate propitious potential for a broad range of highly promising applications. Especially, with the advancement in fabrication techniques, NPC with numerous special and superior properties, such as unique pore structure, large surface-to-volume ratio, enlarged specific surface area, and high electrical and thermal conductivities, has boosted the interest to explore its electrochemical properties and extended its promising applications in energy, sensing, actuation, and catalytic systems. Therefore, timely updates of such a type of material are highly demanding and appealing for a broad audience. This review summarizes the latest advances in the development of NPC with a special focus on synthesis methods and state-of-the-art electrochemical applications such as electrocatalysts, sensors, and energy conversion/storage systems. The important scientific disputes and future research directions are also presented.

Electrochemical polymerization for two-dimensional conjugated polymers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (40) ◽  
pp. 10672-10686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Zhang ◽  
Huanli Dong ◽  
Wenping Hu
Keyword(s):  
Conjugated Polymers ◽  
Electrochemical Polymerization ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Recent Research Progress

This article places special focus on the recent research progress of the EP method in synthesizing CPs. In particular, their potential applications as 2D CPs are summarized, with a basic introduction of the EP method, its use in synthesizing CPs as well as the promising applications of the obtained CPs in different fields. Discussions of current challenges in this field and future research directions are also given.

Risk Management in the Era of Blockchain

2020 ◽  
pp. 128-148
Author(s):  
Mohammed Fisal Abu Khaled
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Distributed Ledger ◽  
Future Research Directions

This chapter intends to document the various ways that the nascent technology, blockchain, and other forms of distributed ledger technology (DLT) can provide both increased and decreased risk as well as offer FinTech industries a fertile environment to pursue key technological advancements that can help shape almost every facet of the financial world. Issues of trust, transparency, and privacy will be explored as it pertains to the execution of blockchain technology within financial sectors. Strengths and weakness will be explored within regulations, legal environments, risk management, and the environment. Based on the findings of a comprehensive literature review, possible solutions and recommendations will be provided for governmental agencies, regulators, and users of financial services with a special focus on Islamic FinTech. Future research directions will also be shared that can assist Islamic FinTech.

Risk Management in the Era of Blockchain

2021 ◽  
pp. 50-69
Author(s):  
Mohammed Fisal Abu Khaled
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Distributed Ledger ◽  
Future Research Directions

This chapter intends to document the various ways that the nascent technology, blockchain, and other forms of distributed ledger technology (DLT) can provide both increased and decreased risk as well as offer FinTech industries a fertile environment to pursue key technological advancements that can help shape almost every facet of the financial world. Issues of trust, transparency, and privacy will be explored as it pertains to the execution of blockchain technology within financial sectors. Strengths and weakness will be explored within regulations, legal environments, risk management, and the environment. Based on the findings of a comprehensive literature review, possible solutions and recommendations will be provided for governmental agencies, regulators, and users of financial services with a special focus on Islamic FinTech. Future research directions will also be shared that can assist Islamic FinTech.

Biological Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and their Functional Properties

2012 ◽  
pp. 162-179
Author(s):  
Veluchamy Prabhawathi ◽  
Ponnurengam Malliappan Sivakumar ◽  
Mukesh Doble
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Stable Solution ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Biological Synthesis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Object ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
By Products

A nanoparticle is defined as a small object between 1 and 100 nanometer in size and has a large surface to volume ratio. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) could be synthesized using various chemical and physical processes. However, these methods lead to hazardous by-products. In the recent past, AgNPs are produced by biological means. The size, shape and composition of AgNPs have significant effect on their biological applications. Aqueous solution of AgNP is not stable and rapidly undergoes agglomeration which is prevented by electrostatic or steric stabilization techniques with the help of capping or protective agents. The biologically synthesized nanoparticles are now favoured because it is a green alternative, mild, and does not need toxic chemicals and solvents. The scope of this review is to provide an overview of the various biological means researched for the synthesis of AgNPs, different techniques and chemicals used to develop stable solution, various techniques for their characterization, and their biological. The future research directions in this subject area are also dicussed.

scholarly journals Recent Advances in Brachytherapy Using Radioactive Nanoparticles: An Alternative to Seed-Based Brachytherapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baljeet Seniwal ◽  
Velaphi C. Thipe ◽  
Sukhvir Singh ◽  
Telma C. F. Fonseca ◽  
Lucas Freitas de Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Prostate Gland ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Canine Models ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Radioactive Seeds

Interstitial brachytherapy (BT) is generally used for the treatment of well-confined solid tumors. One example of this is in the treatment of prostate tumors by permanent placement of radioactive seeds within the prostate gland, where low doses of radiation are delivered for several months. However, successful implementation of this technique is hampered due to several posttreatment adverse effects or symptoms and operational and logistical complications associated with it. Recently, with the advancements in nanotechnology, radioactive nanoparticles (radio-NPs) functionalized with tumor-specific biomolecules, injected intratumorally, have been reported as an alternative to seed-based BT. Successful treatment of solid tumors using radio-NPs has been reported in several preclinical studies, on both mice and canine models. In this article, we review the recent advancements in the synthesis and use of radio-NPs as a substitute to seed-based BT. Here, we discuss the limitations of current seed-based BT and advantages of radio-NPs for BT applications. Recent progress on the types of radio-NPs, their features, synthesis methods, and delivery techniques are discussed. The last part of the review focuses on the currently used dosimetry protocols and studies on the dosimetry of nanobrachytherapy applications using radio-NPs. The current challenges and future research directions on the role of radio-NPs in BT treatments are also discussed.

Biological Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and their Functional Properties

2014 ◽  
pp. 1090-1107
Author(s):  
Veluchamy Prabhawathi ◽  
Ponnurengam Malliappan Sivakumar ◽  
Mukesh Doble
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Stable Solution ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Biological Synthesis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Object ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
By Products

A nanoparticle is defined as a small object between 1 and 100 nanometer in size and has a large surface to volume ratio. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) could be synthesized using various chemical and physical processes. However, these methods lead to hazardous by-products. In the recent past, AgNPs are produced by biological means. The size, shape and composition of AgNPs have significant effect on their biological applications. Aqueous solution of AgNP is not stable and rapidly undergoes agglomeration which is prevented by electrostatic or steric stabilization techniques with the help of capping or protective agents. The biologically synthesized nanoparticles are now favoured because it is a green alternative, mild, and does not need toxic chemicals and solvents. The scope of this review is to provide an overview of the various biological means researched for the synthesis of AgNPs, different techniques and chemicals used to develop stable solution, various techniques for their characterization, and their biological. The future research directions in this subject area are also dicussed.

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