TY  - BOOK
AU  -  Henini, Mohamed
TI  - Quantum Materials, Devices, and Applications
SN  - 9780128205662
U1  - 530.12 
PY  - 0000///August 242022///
PB  - Elsevier Science
N1  - 1. Quantum dots and bioimaging
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Applications of quantum dots in bioimaging
1.3 Quantum dots and in vitro bioimaging
1.4 Quantum dots and in vivo bioimaging
1.5 Quantum dots and theranostics
1.6 Other applications of quantum dots
1.7 Toxicity issues
1.8 Novel types of quantum dots
1.9 Conclusion
References
2. 2D quantum materials and sensors devices
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Types of quantum materials for sensing applications
2.3 Sensors based on quantum materials
2.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
3. Superconducting quantum magnetic sensing
Abstract
3.1 Principles of superconducting quantum magnetic sensing
3.2 Main SQUID configurations
3.3 Main SQUID applications
3.4 Conclusions and perspectives
References
4. Nano-engineered composites based on carbon nitride as potential agents for the remediation of water with micropollutants
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Industrial-origin contaminants and antibiotics: dangerous micropollutants to the environment and health
4.3 Carbon nitride
4.4 Improving the efficiency in environmental remediation applications: the CN nanocomposites
4.5 Final considerations
Acknowledgments
References
5. Quantum materials for emerging agrochemicals
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Nanomaterials and quantum nanomaterials: the applicable properties for agriculture
5.3 Agrochemicals and the niches for quantum materials
5.4 Use of quantum materials as agrochemicals
5.5 Conclusions
References
6. Quantum dot materials, devices, and their applications in photomedicine
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Fundamentals
6.3 QD materials’ development and applications
6.4 Development and application of QD devices in photomedicine
6.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
7. Carbon dots (C-dots): fluorescence processes and bioimaging
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 C-dots fluorescent emissive processes
7.3 C-dots in bioimaging experiments
7.4 Summary and outlook
References
8. Quantum tunneling nanoelectromechanical system devices for biomedical applications
Abstract
8.1 MEMS and NEMS sensors and sensing in biomedical applications
8.2 Quantum tunneling
8.3 Design and proof of concept for quantum tunneling NEMS sensors
8.4 New quantum tunneling metrology for cantilever-based devices
8.5 Final word: future prospects for NEMS in biomedical applications
Acknowledgments
References
9. Quantum dots: an emerging implication of nanotechnology in cancer diagnosis and therapy
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Pathophysiology of cancer
9.3 Present diagnostic methods
9.4 Nanotechnology in cancer
9.5 Quantum dots
9.6 Properties of quantum dots
9.7 Quantum dots in cancer diagnosis and therapy
9.8 Toxicity of quantum dots
9.9 Conclusion and future prospects
References
10. Nanotechnology for cosmetics applications—a journey in innovation
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Nanocosmetic definitions
10.3 Inorganic nanoparticles used in cosmetics
10.4 Organic nanoparticles used in cosmetics
10.5 Nanocarriers used to improve the cosmetic ingredient
10.6 Conclusion
N2  - Quantum Materials, Devices, and Applications covers the advances made in quantum technologies, both in research and mass production for applications in electronics, photonics, sensing, biomedical, environmental and agricultural applications. The book includes new materials, new device structures that are commercially available, and many more at the advanced research stage. It reviews the most relevant, current and emerging materials and device structures, organized by key applications and covers existing devices, technologies and future possibilities within a common framework of high-performance quantum devices.

This book will be ideal for researchers and practitioners in academia, industry and those in materials science and engineering, electrical engineering and physics disciplines
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