Self-Assembled Nanostructures (Nanostructure Science and Technology)

Nanostructures refer to materials that have relevant dimensions on the nanometer length scales and reside in the mesoscopic regime between isolated atoms and molecules in bulk matter. These materials have unique physical properties that are distinctly different from bulk materials. Self-Assembled Nanostructures provides systematic coverage of basic nanomaterials science including materials assembly and synthesis, characterization, and application. Suitable for both beginners and experts, it balances the chemistry aspects of nanomaterials with physical principles. It also highlights nanomaterial-based architectures including assembled or self-assembled systems. Filled with in-depth discussion of important applications of nano-architectures as well as potential applications ranging from physical to chemical and biological systems, Self-Assembled Nanostructures is the essential reference or text for scientists involved with nanostructures. Read more... Abstract: Nanostructures refer to materials that have relevant dimensions on the nanometer length scales and reside in the mesoscopic regime between isolated atoms and molecules in bulk matter. This work provides coverage of basic nanomaterials science, including materials assembly and synthesis, characterization, and application. Read more... "This book was written by five prominent scientists who have made substantial contributions to the field of self-assembled nanostructures. This is the first book that addresses in detail the chemistry of self-assembly from molecules to nanostructures. Corresponding characterization and potential applications of self-assembled nanostructures as coherently presented. The objective is to provide a systematic and self-contained discussion in the selected subjects. The style of the book aims at bridging the gap between basics and advanced level references in self-assembled nanostructures.". "The book intends to attract a broad range of readers. Student readers may consult the book for basic and advanced physical concepts and formula pertaining to specific characterization techniques ranging from spectroscopy to microscopy. Expert readers can select topics of interest and find systematic summaries and updates. Academic readers may utilize a portion of the content for undergraduate or graduate curriculum such as architectures based upon the self-assembly of nanostructure building blocks. Industrial researchers or engineers may focus on specific applications of nanostructures, ranging from physical to chemical and biological systems."--BOOK JACKET.

Nanostructures refer to materials that have relevant dimensions on the nanometer length scales and reside in the mesoscopic regime between isolated atoms and molecules in bulk matter. These materials have unique physical properties that are distinctly different from bulk materials. Self-Assembled Nanostructures provides systematic coverage of basic nanomaterials science including materials assembly and synthesis, characterization, and application. Suitable for both beginners and experts, it balances the chemistry aspects of nanomaterials with physical principles. It also highlights nanomaterial-based architectures including assembled or self-assembled systems. Filled with in-depth discussion of important applications of nano-architectures as well as potential applications ranging from physical to chemical and biological systems, Self-Assembled Nanostructures is the essential reference or text for scientists involved with nanostructures.

Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Introduction....Pages 1-6 Synthetic Self-Assembled Materials: Principles and Practice....Pages 7-52 Examples of Nanoscale Materials in Nature....Pages 53-75 Nanocrystal Self-Assembly....Pages 77-117 Structural Characterization of Nanoarchitectures....Pages 119-156 Fabrication of Nanoarchitectures Using Lithographic Techniques....Pages 157-176 Chemical and Photochemical Reactivities of Nanoarchitectures....Pages 177-199 Optical, Electronic, and Dynamic Properties of Semiconductor Nanomaterials....Pages 201-255 Optical, Electronic, and Dynamic Properties of Metal Nanomaterials....Pages 257-270 Electrochemical Properties of Nanoparticle Assemblies....Pages 271-307 Back Matter....Pages 309-316 Seldom in the history of scientific research has a single topic such as nanotechnology energized so much excitement and imagination in the scientific community and among the general public.