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Nanomaterials : an Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Vollath, Dieter
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Wiley, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1 Nanomaterials: An Introduction
  • 2 Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Elementary Consequences of Small Particle Size
  • 2.2.1 Surface of Nanoparticles
  • 2.2.2 Thermal Phenomena
  • 2.2.3 Diffusion Scaling Law
  • 2.2.4 Scaling of Vibrations
  • References
  • 3 Surfaces in Nanomaterials
  • 3.1 General Considerations
  • 3.2 Surface Energy
  • 3.3 Some Technical Consequences of Surface Energy
  • References
  • 4 Gas-Phase Synthesis of Nanoparticles
  • 4.1 Fundamental Considerations
  • 4.2 Inert Gas Condensation Process
  • 4.3 Physical and Chemical Vapor Synthesis Processes
  • 4.4 Laser Ablation Process
  • 4.5 Radio- and Microwave Plasma Processes
  • 4.6 Flame Aerosol Process
  • 4.7 Synthesis of Coated Particles
  • References
  • 5 Nanotubes, Nanorods, and Nanoplates
  • 5.1 General Considerations
  • 5.1.1 Conditions for the Formation of Rods and Plates
  • 5.1.2 Layered Structures
  • 5.1.3 One-Dimensional Crystals
  • 5.2 Nanostructures Related to Compounds with Layered Structures
  • 5.2.1 Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene
  • 5.2.2 Nanotubes and Nanorods from Materials other than Carbon
  • 5.2.3 Synthesis of Nanotubes and Nanorods
  • References
  • 6 Nanofluids
  • 6.1 Definition
  • 6.2 Nanofluids for Improved Heat Transfer
  • 6.3 Ferrofluids
  • 6.3.1 General Considerations
  • 6.3.2 Properties of Ferrofluids
  • 6.3.3 Applications of Ferrofluids
  • References
  • 7 Phase Transformations of Nanoparticles
  • 7.1 Thermodynamics of Nanoparticles
  • 7.2 Heat Capacity of Nanoparticles
  • 7.3 Phase Transformations of Nanoparticles
  • 7.4 Phase Transformation and Coagulation
  • 7.5 Structures of Nanoparticles
  • 7.6 A Closer Look at Nanoparticle Melting
  • 7.7 Structural Fluctuations
  • References
  • 8 Magnetic Properties of Nanoparticles
  • 8.1 Magnetic Materials
  • 8.2 Superparamagnetic Materials
  • 8.3 Susceptibility and Related Phenomena in Superparamagnets
  • 8.4 Applications of Superparamagnetic Materials
  • 8.5 Exchange-Coupled Magnetic Nanoparticles
  • References
  • 9 Optical Properties of Nanoparticles
  • 9.1 General Remarks
  • 9.2 Adjustment of the Index of Refraction
  • 9.3 Optical Properties Related to Quantum Confinement
  • 9.4 Quantum Dots and Other Lumophores
  • 9.5 Metallic and Semiconducting Nanoparticles Isolated and in Transparent Matrices
  • 9.6 Special Luminescent Nanocomposites
  • 9.7 Electroluminescence
  • 9.8 Photochromic and Electrochromic Materials
  • 9.8.1 General Considerations
  • 9.8.2 Photochromic Materials
  • 9.8.3 Electrochromic Materials
  • 9.9 Materials for Combined Magnetic and Optic Applications
  • References
  • 10 Electrical Properties of Nanoparticles
  • 10.1 Fundamentals of Electrical Conductivity in Nanotubes and Nanorods
  • 10.2 Nanotubes
  • 10.3 Photoconductivity of Nanorods
  • 10.4 Electrical Conductivity of Nanocomposites