Applications of Spinel Nano-ferrites in Health, Environmental Sustainability, and Safety

This book presents the foundational concepts of spinel nano-ferrites, their synthesis techniques, and their cutting-edge applications in various fields. The book begins with an introduction to spinel nano-ferrites, discussing their unique properties and historical context. It then delves into various synthesis techniques, such as sol-gel methods, co-precipitation, and hydrothermal processes, highlighting the influence of these methods on the resultant structures and morphologies. The book also reviews the electrical and magnetic characteristics of spinel nano-ferrites, demonstrating their potential in electronic and magnetic devices. The role of spinel nano-ferrites in the health sector is explored in depth, detailing their use as antibacterial and antifungal agents and their innovative applications in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cancer detection, targeted drug delivery, and hyperthermia treatment. The chapters further examine the environmental applications of spinel nano-ferrites, including their effectiveness in pollution remediation, water purification, dye degradation, and the detection and removal of heavy metal ions and microplastics from wastewater. Toward the end, the book explores the development of gas sensors and humidity sensors using spinel nano-ferrites, as well as devices designed for human and environmental safety. This book is intended for researchers and students of nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, healthcare professionals, and environmental scientists.

Key Features:

• Covers foundational concepts, unique properties, and cutting-edge applications of spinel nano-ferrites
• Explores various synthesis methods such as sol-gel, co-precipitation, and hydrothermal processes, and their impact on structures and morphologies of spinel nano-ferrites
• Discusses the electrical and magnetic characteristics of spinel nano-ferrites
• Examines the potential of spinel nano-ferrites as antibacterial and antifungal agents, and their roles in MRI, cancer detection, and drug delivery
• Highlights the effectiveness of spinel nano-ferrites in pollution remediation, water purification, and dye degradation

Prof. Atul Thakur is currently working as a Director, Amity Institute of Nanotechnology Amity University Haryana, Gurugram India. He is figured among top 2% of researchers by Stanford University ranking. During his Post Doctorate at the Electronics Department of the University of Brest, France for two years, he worked on the size reduction of patch antenna. Thereafter, worked as Post Doctorate researcher in the Physics Department of the World’s renowned Taiwan National University, Taiwan. There he worked on high density memory storage systems and devices. The different areas of his research are ferrites for microwave applications, high frequency applications, radar absorbing materials, water purification, antenna miniaturization, high density memory storage systems, sensor applications, metamaterials and agricultural applications. Dr. Atul Thakur has published more than 200 research papers in International, peer reviewed, SCI and Scopus indexed journals and has filed more 50 patents to date. He has edited books published by Springer, Elsevier, CRC press etc. He has successfully completed several government-funded projects sponsored by ANR, DRDO, MNRE, DAE and Royal Academy of Engineering UK.

Prof. Preeti Thakur is a Professor in Physics and currently working as Head, Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, India. She is figured among top 2% of researchers by Stanford University ranking. A post doctorate from Taiwan and a Gold medalist in Masters; she has completed her Ph.D. in Physics from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. Her areas of interest are spinel ferrites synthesis and characterization for radar-absorbing materials, sensor, high-frequency materials, and application of magnetic nanoferrite materials for waste-water treatment and agriculture purposes. She has published more than 160 publications in SCI/Scopus indexed international journals; filed 45+ patents and is a reviewer of international indexed journals. She is an editorial board member of Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. She has successfully completed research projects from Govt. funded agencies such as department of science and technology etc. and Royal Academy of Engineering. She has edited books published by Springer, Elsevier, CRC press etc. and has published several book chapters.