Advances in Nanostructured Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Properties

Preface
Chapter 1: Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials: Morphological and Structural Properties
Synthesizing Alkaline Earth Metal Hydroxides Nanoparticles through an Innovative, Single-Step and Eco-Friendly Method
Morpho-Structural and Chemical Composition Properties of PVP-Capped ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized via a Simple-Polyol Method
Synthesis and Characterization of Multi-Angular Branched ZnO Microstructures and Peculiar Nanopushpins Obtained by Thermal Treatment from Compacted ZnS Powder
Chapter 2: Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Evaluation of Electrical and Optical Properties
Growth Mechanism and Optical Properties of Nano and Microstructures of ZnO Obtained by Thermal Oxidation of Zinc Powders at Atmospheric Pressure
Photoluminescence of Hybrid Structure Base in ZnO@SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles inside Porous Silicon
WO3:Mo and WO3:Ti Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis: The Influence of Metallic Concentration on Physical Properties: An Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Study
Structural, Morphological, Optical, and Electrical Characterization of Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide (FTO) Thin Films Synthesized by PSP
Chapter 3: Applications of Nanomaterials in Treatments for Conservation, Restoration and Protecting of Cultural Heritage
New Advances in the Use of Multifunctional Nanomaterials in Conservation-Restoration of Artistic and Archaeological Heritage
Evaluation of Multi-Functional Silica-Based Nano-Products for Consolidating and Protecting Stone Material from Archaeological Sites
Evaluation of Nanostructured Coatings for the Protection of Apuan Marble Stone
Chapter 4: Application of Nanoparticles in Construction Materials
The Role of Nanoparticles on the Durability of Lime-Pozzolan Binding System
Comparative Study of the Properties of Cement Pastes Modified with Nano-Silica and Nano-Alumina
Enhancing Properties of Clay Mortars Using Nano-Additives