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Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology: Concise Edition

Nalwa, Hari Singh

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsix
  • About the Editorxix
  • List of Contributorsxxi
  • CHAPTER 1. CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF NANOSTRUCTURED METALS, METAL ALLOYS, AND SEMICONDUCTORS1
  • 1. Introduction1
  • 2. Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials2
  • 3. Synthesis of Metals, Intermetallics, and Semiconductors5
  • 4. Conclusions52
  • References52
  • CHAPTER 2. NANOCOMPOSITES PREPARED BY SOL–GEL METHODS: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION57
  • 1. Introduction57
  • 2. Nanocomposites Containing Elemental Nanoparticulates58
  • 3. Nanocomposites Containing Nanoparticulate Substances68
  • 4. Summary82
  • Acknowledgments82
  • References82
  • CHAPTER 3. LOW-TEMPERATURE COMPACTION OF NANOSIZE POWDERS93
  • 1. Introduction93
  • 2. Low-Temperature–High-Pressure Powder Compaction96
  • 3. Piston–Cylinder Die98
  • 4. Compaction and Lubricants103
  • 5. Compaction Equations for Powders123
  • 6. Conclusions126
  • References127
  • CHAPTER 4. SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES129
  • 1. Introduction130
  • 2. Preparation and Characterization131
  • 3. Interfacial Charge Transfer Processes in Colloidal Semiconductor Systems137
  • 4. Photocatalytic Applications141
  • 5. Surface Modification of Semiconductor Colloids147
  • 6. Ordered Nanostructures Using Semiconductor Nanocrystallites and their Functionality156
  • 7. Concluding Remarks167
  • Acknowledgments167
  • References167
  • CHAPTER 5. COLLOIDAL QUANTUM DOTS OF III–V SEMICONDUCTORS183
  • 1. Introduction183
  • 2. Synthesis of Colloidal Quantum Dots185
  • 3. Properties of III–V Quantum Dots188
  • 4. Summary203
  • Acknowledgment203
  • References203
  • CHAPTER 6. STRAINED-LAYER HETEROEPITAXY TO FABRICATE SELF-ASSEMBLED SEMICONDUCTOR ISLANDS207
  • 1. Introduction208
  • 2. Basics of Heteroepitaxy211
  • 3. Common Experimental Techniques215
  • 4. Two-Dimensional Growth and Island Formation Before Transition to Three-Dimensional Growth217
  • 5. Three-Dimensional Islands229
  • 6. Physical Properties and Applications of Self-Assembled Islands237
  • 7. Summary240
  • Acknowledgment241
  • References241
  • CHAPTER 7. HYBRID MAGNETIC–SEMICONDUCTOR NANOSTRUCTURES247
  • 1. Introduction248
  • 2. Electrons in Microscopically Inhomogeneous Magnetic Fields249
  • 3. Magnetic Field Profiles250
  • 4. Quantum Motion in Nonhomogeneous Magnetic Fields255
  • 5. Diffusive Transport of Electrons through Magnetic Barriers268
  • 6. One-Dimensional Magnetic Modulation273
  • 7. Two-Dimensional Magnetic Modulation288
  • 8. Hall Effect Devices292
  • 9. Nonpolarized Current Injection from Semiconductor Into Ferromagnets305
  • 10. Spin Injection Ferromagnetic/Semiconductor Structures306
  • 11. Ferromagnetic/Semiconductor Experimental Structures310
  • 12. Nanoscale Magnets316
  • 13. Superlattices of Nanoscale Magnet Layers and Semiconductors320
  • Acknowledgments322
  • References322
  • CHAPTER 8. CARBON NANOTUBES329
  • 1. Introduction329
  • 2. Structure331
  • 3. Growth333
  • 4. Nanotube Properties340
  • 5. Applications of Nanotubes353
  • 6. Nanotubes Made from Noncarbon Materials355
  • 7. Conclusions356
  • Acknowledgments357
  • References357
  • CHAPTER 9. ENCAPSULATION AND CRYSTALLIZATION BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS INSIDE CARBON NANOTUBES361
  • 1. Introduction362
  • 2. Methods of Opening, Filling, and Purifying Multiple- and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes362
  • 3. Techniques for Filling Multiple-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Some Reactions of the Included Materi365
  • 4. Synthesis, Purification and Filling of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes374
  • 5. Crystallization Behavior Inside Multiple- and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes376
  • 6. Concluding Remarks384
  • Acknowledgments384
  • References384
  • CHAPTER 10. SILICON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES387
  • 1. Introduction387
  • 2. Optical Properties of Silicon and Related Materials389
  • 3. Quantum Confinement396
  • 4. Single-Electron Electronics432
  • 5. Tips for Atomic Force Microscopy and Field Emission436
  • 6. Conclusions438
  • Acknowledgments438
  • References439
  • CHAPTER 11. ELECTRONIC TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF QUANTUM DOTS445
  • 1. Introduction445
  • 2. Theory448
  • 3. Sample Growth and Fabrication453
  • 4. Experimental Results453
  • 5. Conclusions480
  • Acknowledgments481
  • References481
  • CHAPTER 12. PHOTOREFRACTIVE SEMICONDUCTOR NANOSTRUCTURES483
  • 1. Overview484
  • 2. Photorefractive Quantum-Well Structures486
  • 3. Electronic Transport and Grating Formation498
  • 4. Optical Properties of Photorefractive Multiple Quantum Wells503
  • 5. Diffraction508
  • 6. Photorefractive Effects and Applications511
  • Acknowledgments558
  • References559
  • CHAPTER 13. LINEAR AND NONLINEAR OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS563
  • 1. Introduction563
  • 2. Energy States and Optical Transitions in Semiconductor Nanocrystals: Theoretical Models565
  • 3. Experimental Studies of Energy Structures in Semiconductor Nanocrystals574
  • 4. Fine Structure of the Lowest Exciton State582
  • 5. Effects of Electron-Phonon Interactions on the Optical Spectra of Semiconductor Nanocrystals585
  • 6. Band-Edge Optical Nonlinearities in Semiconductor Nanocrystals594
  • 7. Carrier Dynamics in Semiconductor Nanocrystals611
  • 8. Conclusions and Prospects634
  • Acknowledgments635
  • References636
  • CHAPTER 14. MOLECULAR AND SUPRAMOLECULAR NANOMACHINES641
  • 1. Introduction641
  • 2. Conventional Molecular Systems643
  • 3. Supramolecular Systems651
  • 4. Interlocked Molecular Systems671
  • 5. Conclusions and Reflections686
  • References688
  • CHAPTER 15. FUNCTIONAL NANOSTRUCTURES INCORPORATING RESPONSIVE MODULES693
  • 1. Introduction693
  • 2. Learning From Nature: Bioactive Modules700
  • 3. Artificial Systems: Applications and Examples707
  • 4. Miscellaneous Examples739
  • 5. Concluding Remarks744
  • Acknowledgments744
  • References745
  • CHAPTER 16. STRUCTURE, BEHAVIOR, AND MANIPULATION OF NANOSCALE BIOLOGICAL ASSEMBLIES749
  • 1. Biological Molecules as Nanostructured Materials749
  • 2. Scanning Probe Microscopy of Nanoscale Biological Assemblies751
  • 3. Protein–Phospholipid Structures791
  • 4. Surface-Immobilized Protein Nanostructures803
  • 5. Future Directions815
  • Acknowledgments815
  • References815
  • Index823
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780125139205
  • ISBN-13 9780080537276
  • Author Nalwa, Hari Singh
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Materials Science

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This concise edition of Hari Singh Nalwa's Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology fills the needs of scientists and students working in chemistry, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, polymer science, surface science, spectroscopy, and biotechnology. This version of the Handbook contains 16 chapters particularly focused on synthesis and fabrication as well as the electrical and optical properties of nanoscale materials.

The 5-volume reference Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology, published in October 1999, created widespread interest in researchers in the field of nanotechnology and many of our colleagues expressed interest in a shorter version of our major reference work. The Handbook will serve the objectives of providing state-of-the-art information on many aspects of nanostructured materials and emerging nanotechnology.

Presenting the eagerly anticipated concise edition of the classic work of reference in nanostructured materials and nanotechnology
Provides comprehensive coverage of the dominant technology of the 21st century
Written by a truly international list of contributors