Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the most transformative fields of modern science and engineering, enabling the design of materials and systems with tailored properties at the nanoscale. The ability to control structural, electronic, optical, chemical, and biological characteristics has positioned nanomaterials at the forefront of innovation in diverse areas,
\nincluding environmental remediation, energy conversion, biomedical applications, electronics, optoelectronics, and infrastructure technologies.
\nAs research advances toward sustainability, multifunctionality, and real world applicability, next-generation nanomaterials are increasingly expected to combine high performance with environmentally responsible synthesis and deployment strategies.<\/p>\n
This edited book, Next-Generation Nanomaterials: Multifunctional Applications in Science and Technology, aims to present a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on recent developments in nanomaterial science and its practical implementations. The volume brings together contributions from researchers working across engineering, materials science, chemistry, biology, and applied sciences, highlighting how nanoscale design principles can address complex scientific and technological challenges. Particular emphasis is placed on multifunctional nanomaterials, innovative synthesis approaches, and application-driven performance evaluation rather than
\npurely theoretical considerations.<\/p>\n
The chapters in this book are organized to provide a coherent progression from fundamental environmental and engineering applications to advanced functional and biological systems. Early chapters address nanotechnology based solutions for environmental challenges and membrane technologies, followed by in-depth discussions on biologically derived and multicomponent
\nnanocomposites with electronic and optoelectronic relevance. Subsequent chapters explore photocatalytic materials, antiviral and biosurfactant based systems, nanotechnology-driven energy approaches, and large scale infrastructure applications. The volume concludes with a focused examination of pharmaceutical applications of silver nanoparticles, reflecting
\nthe expanding role of nanotechnology in health-related fields.<\/p>\n
This book is intended for a broad audience, including graduate students, researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking an up-to-date overview of next-generation nanomaterials and their multifunctional applications. By integrating sustainable synthesis strategies, interdisciplinary methodologies, and real-world performance considerations, the editors hope that this volume will serve both as a valuable reference and as a source of inspiration for future research and technological development in the rapidly evolving field of nanotechnology.<\/p>\n
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba \u00c7ak\u0131c\u0131 Can
\nProf. Dr. Murat \u00d6zdal<\/p>\n