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Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology, Five-Volume Set

Hari Singh Nalwa

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsxiii
  • About the Editorxxi
  • List of Contributorsxxiii
  • Chapter 1. Electron Transport and Confining Potentials in Semiconductor Nanostructures1
  • 1. Introduction1
  • 2. Quantized States in Low-Dimensional Systems4
  • 3. Basic Methods for Self-Consistent Calculations in One and Two Dimensions8
  • 4. Transport Spectroscopy of Quantum Wires20
  • 5. Weakly and Strongly Modulated Systems41
  • 6. Vertical Tunneling through Quantum Wires48
  • 7. Vertical Transport Through Quantum Dots68
  • Acknowledgments86
  • References86
  • Chapter 2. Electronic Transport Properties of Quantum Dots93
  • 1. Introduction93
  • 2. Theory96
  • 3. Sample Growth and Fabrication101
  • 4. Experimental Results101
  • 5. Conclusions128
  • Acknowledgments129
  • References129
  • Chapter 3. Electrical Properties of Chemically Tailored Nanoparticles and Their Application in Micro131
  • 1. Introduction131
  • 2. Preparation Techniques and Classification of Chemically Tailored Nanoparticles139
  • 3. Arrangements and Deposition Techniques143
  • 4. Electrical Properties of Zero- to Three-Dimensional Arrangements of Nanoparticles154
  • 5. Working Principles of Single-Electron Tunneling Devices and the Use of Chemically Built Nanoparti165
  • 6. Applications and Concluding Remarks174
  • Acknowledgments175
  • References175
  • Chapter 4. The Design, Fabrication, and Electronic Properties of Self-Assembled Molecular Nanostruct179
  • 1. Introduction180
  • 2. Molecular Wire Synthesis181
  • 3. Metal Cluster Synthesis189
  • 4. Theory of Electronic Conduction through Organic Molecules200
  • 5. Electronic Properties of Molecular Nanostructures207
  • 6. Electronic Properties of Cluster Arrays and Networks216
  • 7. Summary225
  • Acknowledgments226
  • References226
  • Chapter 5. Silicon-Based Nanostructures233
  • 1. Introduction233
  • 2. Optical Properties of Silicon and Related Materials235
  • 3. Quantum Confinement242
  • 4. Single-Electron Electronics278
  • 5. Tips for Atomic Force Microscopy and Field Emission282
  • 6. Conclusions284
  • Acknowledgments284
  • References285
  • Chapter 6. Semiconductor Nanoparticles291
  • 1. Introduction292
  • 2. Preparationand Characterization293
  • 3. Interfacial Charge Transfer Processes in Colloidal Semiconductor Systems299
  • 4. Photocatalytic Applications303
  • 5. Surface Modification of Semiconductor Colloids309
  • 6. Ordered Nanostructures using Semiconductor Nanocrystallites and Their Functionality318
  • 7. Concluding Remarks329
  • Acknowledgments329
  • References329
  • Chapter 7. Hybrid Magnetic–Semiconductor Nanostructures345
  • 1. Introduction346
  • 2. Electrons in Microscopically Inhomogeneous Magnetic Fields347
  • 3. Magnetic Field Profiles348
  • 4. Quantum Motion in Nonhomogeneous Magnetic Fields353
  • 5. Diffusive Transport of Electrons through Magnetic Barriers366
  • 6. One-Dimensional Magnetic Modulation371
  • 7. Two-Dimensional Magnetic Modulation386
  • 8. Hall Effect Devices390
  • 9. Nonpolarized Current Injection from Semiconductor into Ferromagnets403
  • 10. Spin Injection Ferromagnetic/Semiconductor Structures404
  • 11. Ferromagnetic/Semiconductor Experimental Structures408
  • 12. Nanoscale Magnets414
  • 13. Superlattices of Nanoscale Magnet Layers and Semiconductors418
  • Acknowledgments420
  • References420
  • Chapter 8. Colloidal Quantum Dots of III–V Semiconductors427
  • 1. Introduction427
  • 2. Synthesis of Colloidal Quantum Dots429
  • 3. Properties of III–V Quantum Dots432
  • 4. Summary447
  • Acknowledgment447
  • References447
  • Chapter 9. Quantization and Confinement Phenomena in Nanostructured Superconductors451
  • 1. Introduction452
  • 2. Individual Nanostructures464
  • 3. Clusters of Loops and Antidots473
  • 4. Huge Arrays of Nanoscopic Plaquettes in Laterally Nanostructured Superconductors479
  • 5. Conclusions520
  • Acknowledgments521
  • References522
  • Chapter 10. Properties and Applications of Nanocrystalline Electronic Junctions527
  • 1. General Properties of Nanocrystalline Semiconductor Junctions527
  • 2. Majority Carrier Injection Devices531
  • 3. Light-Induced Charge Separation in Nanocrystalline Semiconductor Films536
  • 4. Nanocrystalline Injection Solar Cells537
  • 5. Sensitized Solid-State Heterojunctions548
  • 6. Tandem Cells for the Cleavage of Water by Visible Light550
  • 7. Nanocrystalline Intercalation Batteries551
  • References552
  • Chapter 11. Nanostructure Fabrication using Electron Beam and Its Application To Nanometer Devices555
  • 1. Introduction555
  • 2. Nanofabrication Using Electron Beam556
  • 3. Material Wave Nanotechnology: Nanofabrication Using a de Broglie Wave565
  • 4. Nanometer Devices572
  • 5. Summary582
  • References582
  • Index585
  • Contents of Volumes in This Set593
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780125137607
  • Author Hari Singh Nalwa
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Materials Science

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Nanostructured materials is one of the hottest and fastest growing areas in today's materials science field, along with the related field of solid state physics. Nanostructured materials and their based technologies have opened up exciting new possibilites for future applications in a number of areas including aerospace, automotive, x-ray technology, batteries, sensors, color imaging, printing, computer chips, medical implants, pharmacy, and cosmetics. The ability to change properties on the atomic level promises a revolution in many realms of science and technology. Thus, this book details the high level of activity and significant findings are available for those involved in research and development in the field. It also covers industrial findings and corporate support. This five-volume set summarizes fundamentals of nano-science in a comprehensive way. The contributors enlisted by the editor are at elite institutions worldwide.