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Nanostructures and Nanomaterials Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

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ISBN-10: 9814324558

ISBN-13: 9789814324557

Edition: 2nd 2010

Authors: Guo-Zhong Cao

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This is the 2nd edition of the original "Nanostructures and Nanomaterials" written by Guozhong Cao and published by Imperial College Press in 2004. This important book focuses not only on the synthesis and fabrication of nanostructures and nanomaterials, but also includes properties and applications of nanostructures and nanomaterials, particularly inorganic nanomaterials. It provides balanced and comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals and processing techniques with regard to synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of nanostructures and nanomaterials. Both chemical processing and lithographic techniques are presented in a systematic and coherent manner for the…    
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List price: $82.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Publication date: 1/17/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 600
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.398
Language: English

Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
Introduction
Emergence of Nanotechnology
Bottom-Up and Top-Down Approaches
Challenges in Nanotechnology
Scope of the Book
References
Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces
Introduction
Surface Energy
Chemical Potential as a Function of Surface Curvature
Electrostatic Stabilization
Surface charge density
Electric potential at the proximity of solid surface
Van der Waals attraction potential
Interactions between two particles: DLVO theory
Steric Stabilization
Solvent and polymer
Interactions between polymer layers
Mixed steric and electric interactions
Summary
References
Zero-Dimensional Nanostructures: Nanoparticles
Introduction
Nanoparticles Through Homogeneous Nucleation
Fundamentals of homogeneous nucleation
Subsequent growth of nuclei
Growth controlled by diffusion
Growth controlled by surface process
Synthesis of metallic nanoparticles
Influences of reduction reagents
Influences by other factors
Influences of polymer stabilizer
Synthesis of semiconductor nanoparticles
Synthesis of oxide nanoparticles
Introduction to sol-gel processing
Forced hydrolysis
Controlled release of ions
Vapor phase reactions
Solid-state phase segregation
Nanoparticles Through Heterogeneous Nucleation
Fundamentals of heterogeneous nucleation
Synthesis of nanoparticles
Kinetically Confined Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Synthesis inside micelles or using microemulsions
Aerosol synthesis
Growth termination
Spray pyrolysis
Template-based synthesis
Epitaxial Core-Shell Nanoparticles
Summary
References
One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Nanowires and Nanorods
Introduction
Spontaneous Growth
Evaporation (dissolution)-condensation growth
Fundamentals of evaporation (dissolution)-condensation growth
Evaporation-condensation growth
Dissolution-condensation growth
Vapor (or solution)-liquid-solid (VLS or SLS) growth
Fundamental aspects of VLS and SLS growth
VLS growth of various nanowires
Control of the size of nanowires
Precursors and catalysts
Solution-liquid-solid growth
Stress-induced recrystallization
Template-Based Synthesis
Electrochemical deposition
Electrophoretic deposition
Template filling
Colloidal dispersion filling
Melt and solution filling
Chemical vapor deposition
Deposition by centrifugation
Converting through chemical reactions
Electrospinning
Lithography
Summary
References
Two-Dimensional Nanostructures: Thin Films
Introduction
Fundamentals of Film Growth
Vacuum Science
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
Evaporation
Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)
Sputtering
Comparison of evaporation and sputtering
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Typical chemical reactions
Reaction kinetics
Transport phenomena
CVD methods
Diamond films by CVD
Atomic Layer Deposition
Superlattices
Self-Assembly
Monolayers of organosilicon or alkylsilane derivatives
Monolayers of alkanethiols and sulfides
Monolayers of carboxylic acids, amines, and alcohols
Langmuir-Blodgett Films
Electrochemical Deposition
Sol-Gel Films
Summary
References
Special Nanomaterials
Introduction
Carbon Fullerenes and Nanotubes
Carbon fullerenes
Fullerene-derived crystals
Carbon nanotubes
Micro and Mesoporous Materials
Ordered mesoporous structures
Random mesoporous structures
Crystalline microporous materials: Zeolites
Core-Shell Structures
Metal-oxide structures
Metal-polymer structures
Oxide-polymer nanostructures
Organic-Inorganic Hybrids
Class 1 hybrids
Class 2 hybrids
Intercalation Compounds
Nanocomposites and Nanograined Materials
Inverse Opals
Bio-Induced Nanomaterials
Summary
References
Nanostructures Fabricated by Physical Techniques
Introduction
Lithography
Photolithography
Phase-shifting photolithography
Electron beam lithography
X-ray lithography
Focused ion beam (FIB) lithography
Neutral atomic beam lithography
Nanomanipulation and Nanolithography
Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM)
Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
Near-field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM)
Nanomanipulation
Nanolithography
Soft Lithography
Microcontact printing
Molding
Nanoimprint
Dip-pen nanolithography
Assembly of Nanoparticles and Nanowires
Capillary forces
Dispersion interactions
Shear-force-assisted assembly
Electric-field-assisted assembly
Covalently linked assembly
Gravitational-field-assisted assembly
Template-assisted assembly
Other Methods for Microfabrication
Summary
References
Characterization and Properties of Nanomaterials
Introduction
Structural Characterization
X-ray diffraction (XRD)
Small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Scanning probe microscopy (SPM)
Gas adsorption
Chemical Characterization
Optical spectroscopy
Electron spectroscopy
Ion spectrometry
Physical Properties of Nanomaterials
Melting points and lattice constants
Mechanical properties
Optical properties
Surface plasmon resonance
Quantum size effects
Electrical conductivity
Surface scattering
Change of electronic structure
Quantum transport
Effect of microstructure
Ferroelectrics and dielectrics
Superparamagnetism
Summary
References
Applications of Nanomaterials
Introduction
Molecular Electronics and Nanoelectronics
Nanobots
Biological Applications of Nanoparticles
Catalysis by Gold Nanoparticles
Bandgap Engineered Quantum Devices
Quantum well devices
Quantum dot devices
Nanomechanics
Carbon Nanotube Emitters
Energy Applications of Nanomaterials
Photoelectrochemical cells
Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
Hydrogen storage
Thermoelectrics
Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials
Photonic Crystals and Plasmon Waveguides
Photonic crystals
Plasmon waveguides
Summary
References
Appendices
Index