Metal Oxides: Advances in Sustainability and Nanotechnology (Advances in Surface Engineering and Tribology)

Metal Oxides explores the multidimensional applications of metal oxides from nanostructured innovations to sustainable solutions.

The book begins with the fundamentals of metal oxides, covering aspects such as their structure, synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and surface modification strategies. It expands into nanostructured metal oxide thin films, photocatalytic applications, nanocomposites for energy storage, and nanoengineering approaches to enhance surface reactivity. Sustainable development and environmental impact are also addressed, including green synthesis approaches, life cycle assessment, recycling and reuse strategies, and environmental applications for water purification and remediation.

This book is intended for researchers and upper-level students studying materials science, chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental science.

Dr. Virat Khanna is an Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, India. He is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education and scientific research. Dr. Khanna has authored more than 70 publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and served as an editor for multiple books and conference proceedings. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports and Discover Nano. Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Editor for Journal of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Science and Engineering. As a recognized leader in his field, Dr. Khanna is the Book Series Editor for Recent Advances in Materials for Nanotechnology, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis).

Dr. Rohit Jasrotia is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is also a research fellow at the INTI International University, Malaysia. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Jasrotia is currently a Guest Editor in the Journal of Molecular Structure and the sensing and imaging journals. He has published more than 110 research or review articles in international peer-reviewed journals and presented various papers at both national and international conferences.

Dr. Tejeet Singh is a Professor at Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University in Ferozepur, Punjab, India. Dr. Singh completed his Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala, India, followed by a Master's and PhD in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, respectively, from prominent institutions in India. Recognized for his exemplary dedication and contribution to education, Dr. Singh was honored with the Best Teacher Award by the Mayank Foundation in 2021. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Singh has taught a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised numerous M.Tech and Ph.D. theses, and published several books. He has also held various administrative roles within the university, including Dean of Academics, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and Chairman of the Admission Committee.

Dr. Gulab Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bio-Nanotechnology at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, India. He has more than 15 years of working experience in various reputed institutions, and he has supervised more than 15 Master's students and one Ph.D. student. He has published more than 60 research papers, reviews, and book chapters in both journals and books. Dr. Singh is also the Editor of four books. He has four national patents granted and two national patents are under hearing in the field of food adulteration and environmental contaminant detection.