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Preface

This book covers the fundamentals and applications of Carbon Nanofiber (CNF), especially the area in which our group is working.

With his first chapter on the fundamentals of CNF, Prof. Maheshwar Sharon, whom we all consider to be the Father of Carbon Nanotechnology in India, has left a trail for generations to come by promoting an understanding of CNF and kindling the spark hidden deep inside this subject.

The next chapter is my humble contribution in honoring the plant kingdom that has been a great source for producing the unique morphologies of CNF that makes it applicable to various areas. This chapter is followed by the role of catalysts and composites in promoting and enhancing the synthesis and application of CNF. We have realized that those who want to enter into the arena of carbon nanomaterials are often stuck with the characterization of CNF. Therefore, a very detailed chapter is devoted to its characterization. Following these five introductory chapters about CNF, the book encompasses its various applications such as its use as a possible superconductor, to adsorb and store hydrogen and as a microwave absorber. The application of CNF for environmental concerns is also touched upon by assessing its usefulness in dye and heavy metal removal from polluted water, its application in lithium-ion battery, solar cell, antenna, cosmetics, usefulness in regenerative medicine and in various aspects of agrotechnology.

My group has ensured that during the process of creating this book they contributed to the best of their ability. Our lengthy critical discussions on many aspects of scientific discoveries and inventions, especially in the field of understanding carbon nanofibers, has enthralled us with the thrilling research pertaining to various applications. I would like to pay my obeisance and gratitude to all those who have strived very hard to contribute to this book.

Dr. Madhuri Sharon

Director, Walchand Center for Research in Nanotechnology and Bionanotechnology, Solapur, India

December 2020