ABSTRACT
Aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, catalysis, information technology, and energy require cost competitiveness, effectiveness, and system efficacy. Nanotechnology offers a cutting-edge solution for increasing process effectiveness, properties enrichment, and cost competitiveness. The application of functional nanomaterials with tunable catalytic and sensing properties shows promise in biofuel, drug delivery, biosensing, food technology, anti-corrosion and antimicrobic coatings, environment, and CO2 capture technology. Sustainable futures in low- and high-end applications require cost-competitive nanomaterials with tunable functionality. With the use of amelioration techniques, it is possible to tune the electronic, catalytic, and optical properties of nanomaterials based on their shape, size, composition, and morphologies. A great deal of attention has been paid to the use of organic, inorganic, and biomolecules for surface modification in biomedical and wastewater treatment applications, as well as catalysis. The potential of nanoparticles for emerging technologies has been explored with new strategies for their environment-friendly synthesis. Several eco-friendly approaches to nanoparticle preparation are presented in the chapter as a means to enable sustainable solutions on a large scale. A comprehensive overview of functional nanomaterials is presented, including their classification, features, vibrant applications, and future possibilities. This chapter focuses on size, shape, morphology, environmental toxicity, and controllable attributes.
