Nanoparticles and nanostructured films: preparation, characterization and applications

Janos H. Fendler3527294430, 9783527294435

In this concise handbook leading experts give a broad overview of the latest developments in this emerging and fascinating field of nano-sized materials. Coverage includes new techniques for the synthesis of nanoparticles as well as an in-depth treatment of their characterization and chemical and physical properties. The future applications of these advanced materials are also discussed. The wealth of information included makes this an invaluable guide for graduate students as well as scientists in materials science, chemistry or physics – looking for a comprehensive treatment of the topic.

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Table of contents :
Cover Page……Page 1
Further Titles of Interest……Page 3
Edition Info……Page 5
Contents……Page 6
1 General Introduction……Page 12
2.1 Introduction and Outline……Page 15
2.2 Nanoscale Materials and Quantum Mechanics……Page 17
2.3 From Atoms to Molecules and Quantum Dots……Page 19
2.4 Shrinking Bulk Material to a Quantum Dot……Page 21
2.5 Energy Levels of a (Semiconductor) Quantum Dot……Page 32
2.6 Varieties of Quantum Dots……Page 35
2.7 Optical Properties of Quantum Dots……Page 40
2.8 Some (Electrical) Transport Properties of Quantum Dots……Page 45
3.1 Semiconductor Nanoparticles……Page 61
3.2 Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles……Page 196
4.1 Semiconductor Nanoparticles……Page 250
4.2 Metal Nanoparticles……Page 262
5.1 Semiconductor Nanoparticles……Page 316
5.2 Electrical Properties of Metal Nanoparticles……Page 339
6.1 Introduction……Page 379
6.2 The Synthesis and Properties of Biomaterial-Functionalized Nanoparticles……Page 382
6.3 Biomaterial-Functionalized Nanoparticles for Controlled Chemical Reactivity……Page 387
6.4 The Aggregation of Biomaterial-Functionalized Nanoparticles……Page 388
6.5 Assembly of Biomaterial-Nanoparticle Architectures on Surfaces……Page 401
6.6 Functional Biomaterial-Nanoparticle Structures on Surfaces for Sensoric and Electronic Applications……Page 408
6.7 Biomaterial-Functionalized Magnetic Particles……Page 420
7 Conclusions and Perspectives……Page 433
Contributors……Page 10
Index……Page 438