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Textbook of nanoscience and nanotechnology /
"This book is designed to give a comprehensive understanding of the subject, starting from the basics. No prior knowledge is assumed. After giving a historical introduction to the subject, a review of the various experimental tools to understand nanoscale materials is presented. This is followe...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York, N.Y. :
McGraw-Hill Education,
[2012]
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| Edición: | First edition. |
| Colección: | McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- A. Preface
- B. Acknowledgements
- C. Authors' profiles
- A. Part one: introduction
- 1. Nano: the expanding horizon
- What is nanoscience and nanotechnology?
- Why nano?
- Current technologies and the problems
- Nano the beginning
- Nano and energetics
- Nano and implications
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- B. Part two: experimental methods of investigation
- 2. Electron microscopies
- Introduction
- Electron microscopies
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 3. Scanning probe microscopies
- Introduction
- Optical microscopies for nanoscience and technology
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 4. Photoelectron spectroscopy for the study of nanomaterials
- Introduction
- Salient features of pes
- Technique of pes
- Nomenclature
- Applications
- Complementary techniques
- Synchrotron radiation
- Metal clusters and nanoparticles
- Semiconductor/insulator nanocrytsals
- Quantum well states
- Nanowires
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 5. Structure of materials by diffraction techniques
- Merits/demerits of x-ray vs neutron
- X-ray diffraction
- Rietveld profile refinement
- The crystallite size
- Broadening due to strain
- Other scattering techniques in vogue
- Static light scattering (sls)
- Dynamic light scattering (dls)
- Small angle neutron/x-ray scattering (sans/saxs)
- Concept of contrast factor in sans/saxs experiments
- Reflectometry
- Review questions
- 6. Electroanalytical techniques
- Cyclic voltammetry
- Impedance analysis
- Differential pulse voltammetry
- Scanning electrochemical microscopy
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 7. Raman scattering
- Why is the sea blue?
- Concept of elastic and inelastic light scattering
- Instrumentation for raman scattering
- Specific examples of raman spectroscopy application in material science
- Emerging methods in raman scattering
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 8. Miscellaneous techniques
- Mass spectrometry
- Contact angle (ca) measurements
- Conductivity measurements
- Zeta potential
- Common analytical tools adapted for the investigation of nanomaterials
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions.
- C. Part three: synthesis
- 9. Synthesis of nanomaterials
- Introduction
- General issues of concern
- Synthetic methods: common issues of concern
- Variety in nanomaterials
- Microemulsion-based methods for nanomaterials
- Solvothermal synthesis
- Synthesis using supports
- Using biology
- Magnetic nanomaterials
- Inert gas condensation
- Anisotropic nanoparticles
- Other nanomaterials
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- D. Part four: understanding nanosystems
- 10. Theoretical understanding of nanosystems
- Introduction
- Optical properties of bulk semiconductors
- Quantum mechanics of low-dimensional structures
- Exciton confinement in quantum dots
- Quantum mechanics of confined nanoclusters
- Band gap engineering and optical response
- Computational methods to understand nanoscale phenomena
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions and suggested project work
- E. Part five: advanced nanomaterials
- 11. Quantum clusters of gold
- Introduction
- Synthetic approaches
- Characterisation techniques
- Electronic structure and optical properties
- Photoluminescence
- Magnetism
- Chemical reactivity
- Quantum clusters as catalysts
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 12. Nanoparticle crystals
- Introduction
- 3?d superlattices (sls) of metals
- Semiconductors
- Other important sls
- 3d superlattices (sls) of binary nanoparticles (bnsls)
- Magnetic nanoparticle sls
- Applications of sls
- Interesting properties in sls
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 13. Anisotropic nanomaterials
- Introduction
- One-, two-, and three-dimensional nanoparticles
- General strategies for the synthesis of one-, two- and three-dimensional nanostructures
- Properties of anisotropic nanoparticles
- Applications of anisotropic nanomaterials
- Conclusions
- Prospects for the future
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 14. One-dimensional nanostructures: nanorods and nanowires
- Introduction
- Gold nanorods
- General strategies of synthesis
- Properties
- Characterization techniques
- Applications
- 1-d nanostructures of tellurium
- Tellurium nanowires
- Properties
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions.
- 15. Assembly of anisotropic nanostructures
- Introduction
- Gold nanorod assembly
- Assembly of anisotropic structures of other metals
- Assembly of anisotropic structures of cds/cdse
- Some examples of assembly of anisotropic structures of other materials
- Some applications
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 16. Dendritic nanostructures
- Introduction to macromolecules and dendrimers
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 17. Nanohybrid systems
- Introduction
- Classification of organic-inorganic hybrids
- Preparation of organic-inorganic hybrids
- Mesoporous organo-inorganic hybrids
- Evaporation-induced self-assembly (eisa)
- Nano-building blocks-based hybrids
- Methods to graft polymer chains to the nano-building block surface
- Biohybrids
- Mechanical properties
- Applications of organic-inorganic hybrid materials
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- F. Part six: nanotechnology: some examples
- 18. Silicon mos transistor from micro to nano
- Introduction
- Downscaling and moore's law
- Challenges for nano-mosfets
- Emergence of new materials
- Novel device structures
- Innovations in process technology
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 19. Molecular electronics
- Top-down vs bottom-up
- Why molecules?
- Experimental advances
- Transport?how to understand
- Mechanisms of molecular transport
- Advanced applications
- Conclusions
- Single level programme
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 20. Nanolithography
- Nanolithography
- Lithography: concepts and definition
- Conventional lithography
- Lithography techniques
- Nanomanipulation
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 21. Nanomagnetism
- Magnetism and magnetic materials
- Basics of magnetism
- Magnetic domains and anisotropy
- Magnetic nanostructures
- Magnetism of nanosized materials
- Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles
- Applications of nanomagnetic materials
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 22. Nanobiology
- Introduction
- Interaction between biomolecules and nanoparticle surfaces
- Influence of electrostatic interactions in binding of proteins to nanoparticles
- The electronic effects of biomolecule-nanoparticle interaction
- Applications of nanomaterials in biology
- Theragnostics
- Challenges in the translation of nanomedicine
- Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 23. Optical nonlinearity in nanoscale materials
- Introduction
- Optical non-linearities in metal nanostructures
- Optical non-linearities in semiconductor nanocrystallites
- Experimental techniques
- Technology perspectives
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 24. Nanomaterials for environmental remediation
- Nanoparticles: environmental remediation by chemical degradation/removal of contaminants
- Nanomaterials as sorbents
- Nanofiltration?a new technique for clean water
- Dendrimers?the nanoreactors for remediation
- Carbon nanomaterials?versatile new adsorbents for remediation
- Nanoscale biopolymers? benign materils for remediation
- Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions.
- 25. Catalysis using transition metal nanoclusters
- Introduction
- Growing and full grown particles as redox catalysts
- Reactions catalysed by mono and bimetallic nanoparticles
- Size-dependent catalysis
- Shape-dependent catalysis
- Conclusions
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 26. Nanofluids for cooling technology
- Challenges in cooling technology
- Evolution of nanofluids from micro-suspensions
- Features and charachteristics of nanofluids
- Advantages of nanofluids
- Application of nanoflulids
- Preparation of nanofluids
- Thermal conductivity enhancement in nanofluids
- Theories on thermal conductivity of nanofluids
- Convective heat transfer studies in a laminar thermally developing flow
- Convective heat transfer studies in a turbulent flow regime
- Scaling analysis
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- G. Part seven: nano and society: a dialogue
- 27. Nano and world: societies societal aspects of nanoscale science, engineering and technology
- Initial reflections on a science with a mission to promote socioeconomic and human development
- Studying the nano-realm
- Cross-perspectives i-iii
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 28. Nano-generated wealth and world societies: nano-economics: a new socioeconomic divide?
- Disenchanting now you can i: the "nano-hype"
- Disenchanting now you can ii: the "nano-divide"
- Disenchanting now you can iii: the "nano-business"
- An ethics perspective on the global trade with nanomaterial-based technologies
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 29. Nanomaterials: world societies and the natural environment, the rise of nanotoxicology
- Public debates on the downsides of nanotech
- Handling issues revolving around nanomaterials with responsibility and care
- Epistemological, methodological, and practical challenges in the exploration of technoscientific newlands
- Afterthoughts on "grounded" nanotoxicology
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- 30. Nano-politics: governance and regulation of nanotechnoscience, policy debates and public engagement
- Actual and perceived needs of governing and regulating nanotechnoscience
- Public engagement along fault lines: searching for "cross-perspectives"
- Closing remarks on "cross-perspectives"
- References
- Additional reading
- Review questions
- H. Part eight: appendices: a practical course on nanoscience and nanotechnology
- I. Verification of the beer-lambert law using gold nanoparticles
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- J. Adsorption of biomolecules on gold nanoparticles
- Objective
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- Answer to question no. 7
- References
- K. Determination of the band gap of semiconductor nanoparticles
- Objective
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- L. Nanochemistry of silver nanoparticles in converting p-nitrophenol to p-aminophenol
- Objective
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- M. Surface enhanced raman scattering activity of silver nanoparticles
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Enhancement factor
- Questions
- References
- N. Conversion of gold nanorods into gold nanoparticles
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- O. Removal of mercury by supported nanoparticles
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- P. Demonstration of liquid magnets
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- Q. Bimetallic nanoparticles
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- Answer to question no. 8
- References
- R. Gold nanoparticles for enhanced visual detection of pesticides
- Objective
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- S. Ractivity of gold clusters towards metal ions
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- T. Study of silver nanoparticles
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- Answers to question no. 1
- References
- U. Synthesis of zno nanoparticles
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- V. Preparation of tellurium nanowires
- Objective
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- References
- W. Synthesis of luminescent gold nanoparticles by core etching
- Objectives
- Background
- Experiment
- Results and discussion
- Questions
- Reference
- X. Part ii: appendices: a practical course on nanoscience and nanotechnology
- Y. Diverse nanoparticles prepared by various routes
- Section i: metals (arranged in the order of atomic numbers)
- Section ii: oxide nanoparticles
- Section iii: nanoparticles using microemulsion-based methods
- Section iv: anisotropic nanoparticles ?References.