Zinc-Based Nanomaterials: From Synthesis and Characterization to Environmental Applications

Abstract

Nanomaterials have been an essential topic in applied science and engineering, during the past decades. Nanomaterials have been synthesized, characterized and applied in many industrial applications. Zinc-based nanomaterials have attracted significant attention due to their high specific surface area, porosity, thermal stability and low density. Zinc-based nanomaterials are prospective materials for applications in electronics, photonics, acoustics and sensing. Application of zinc-based nanomaterials is highly promising in environmental monitoring and remediation. The zinc-based nanomaterials as a semiconductor have shown photocatalysis potential and uses in other areas. These nanomaterials have shown a good prospect for the environmental monitoring and remediation. This chapter focuses on synthesis, characterization and industrial applications of zinc-based nanomaterials.