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Book SynopsisTechnology/Engineering/Mechanical A bestselling MEMS text...now better than ever. An engineering design approach to Microelectromechanical Systems, MEMS and Microsystems remains the only available text to cover both the electrical and the mechanical aspects of the technology. In the five years since the publication of the first edition, there have been significant changes in the science and technology of miniaturization, including microsystems technology and nanotechnology. In response to the increasing needs of engineers to acquire basic knowledge and experience in these areas, this popular text has been carefully updated, including an entirely new section on the introduction of nanoscale engineering. Following a brief introduction to the history and evolution of nanotechnology, the author covers the fundamentals in the engineering design of nanostructures, including fabrication techniques for producing nanoproducts, engineering design principlesTable of ContentsPreface xvii Preface To The First Edition xix Suggestions To Instructors xxiii 1 OVERVIEW OF MEMS AND MICROSYSTEMS 1 1.1 MEMS and Microsystems 1 1.2 Typical MEMS and Microsystems Products 7 1.2.1 Microgears 7 1.2.2 Micromotors 7 1.2.3 Microturbines 7 1.2.4 Micro-Optical Components 7 1.3 Evolution of Microfabrication 10 1.4 Microsystems and Microelectronics 11 1.5 Multidisciplinary Nature of Microsystems Design and Manufacture 13 1.6 Microsystems and Miniaturization 15 1.7 Application of Microsystems in Automotive Industry 21 1.7.1 Safety 22 1.7.2 Engine and Power Trains 24 1.7.3 Comfort and Convenience 24 1.7.4 Vehicle Diagnostics and Health Monitoring 24 1.7.5 Future Automotive Applications 26 1.8 Application of Microsystems in Other Industries 27 1.8.1 Application in Health Care Industry 27 1.8.2 Application in Aerospace Industry 28 1.8.3 Application in Industrial Products 29 1.8.4 Application in Consumer Products 29 1.8.5 Application in Telecommunications 30 1.9 Markets for Microsystems 30 Problems 32 2 WORKING PRINCIPLES OF MICROSYSTEMS 35 2.1 Introduction 35 2.2 Microsensors 35 2.2.1 Acoustic Wave Sensors 36 2.2.2 Biomedical and Biosensors 37 2.2.3 Chemical Sensors 40 2.2.4 Optical Sensors 42 2.2.5 Pressure Sensors 44 2.2.6 Thermal Sensors 50 2.3 Microactuation 53 2.3.1 Actuation Using Thermal Forces 53 2.3.2 Actuation Using Shape Memory Alloys 54 2.3.3 Actuation Using Piezoelectric Effect 54 2.3.4 Actuation Using Electrostatic Forces 55 2.4 MEMS with Microactuators 59 2.4.1 Microgrippers 59 2.4.2 Miniature Microphones 61 2.4.3 Micromotors 64 2.5 Microactuators with Mechanical Inertia 66 2.5.1 Microaccelerometers 66 2.5.2 Microgyroscopes 70 2.6 Microfluidics 72 2.6.1 Microvalves 74 2.6.2 Micropumps 75 2.6.3 Micro–Heat Pipes 75 Problems 77 3 ENGINEERING SCIENCE FOR MICROSYSTEMS DESIGN AND FABRICATION 83 3.1 Introduction 83 3.2 Atomic Structure of Matter 83 3.3 Ions and Ionization 86 3.4 Molecular Theory of Matter and Intermolecular Forces 87 3.5 Doping of Semiconductors 89 3.6 Diffusion Process 92 3.7 Plasma Physics 99 3.8 Electrochemistry 100 3.8.1 Electrolysis 101 3.8.2 Electrohydrodynamics 102 Problems 105 4 ENGINEERING MECHANICS FOR MICROSYSTEMS DESIGN 109 4.1 Introduction 109 4.2 Static Bending of Thin Plates 110 4.2.1 Bending of Circular Plates with Edge Fixed 112 4.2.2 Bending of Rectangular Plates with All Edges Fixed 114 4.2.3 Bending of Square Plates with Edges Fixed 116 4.3 Mechanical Vibration 119 4.3.1 General Formulation 119 4.3.2 Resonant Vibration 123 4.3.3 Microaccelerometers 125 4.3.4 Design Theory of Accelerometers 126 4.3.5 Damping Coefficients 134 4.3.6 Resonant Microsensors 144 4.4 Thermomechanics 150 4.4.1 Thermal Effects on Mechanical Strength of Materials 150 4.4.2 Creep Deformation 150 4.4.3 Thermal Stresses 152 4.5 Fracture Mechanics 165 4.5.1 Stress Intensity Factors 166 4.5.2 Fracture Toughness 167 4.5.3 Interfacial Fracture Mechanics 169 4.6 Thin-Film Mechanics 172 4.7 Overview of Finite Element Stress Analysis 173 4.7.1 The Principle 173 4.7.2 Engineering Applications 175 4.7.3 Input Information to FEA 175 4.7.4 Output from FEA 175 4.7.5 Graphical Output 176 4.7.6 General Remarks 176 Problems 178 5 THERMOFLUID ENGINEERING AND MICROSYSTEMS DESIGN 183 5.1 Introduction 183 5.2 Overview of Basics of Fluid Mechanics at Macro- and Mesoscales 184 5.2.1 Viscosity of Fluids 184 5.2.2 Streamlines and Stream Tubes 186 5.2.3 Control Volumes and Control Surfaces 187 5.2.4 Flow Patterns and Reynolds Number 187 5.3 Basic Equations in Continuum Fluid Dynamics 187 5.3.1 Continuity Equation 187 5.3.2 Momentum Equation 190 5.3.3 Equation of Motion 192 5.4 Laminar Fluid Flow in Circular Conduits 195 5.5 Computational Fluid Dynamics 198 5.6 Incompressible Fluid Flow in Microconduits 199 5.6.1 Surface Tension 199 5.6.2 Capillary Effect 201 5.6.3 Micropumping 203 5.7 Overview of Heat Conduction in Solids 204 5.7.1 General Principle of Heat Conduction 204 5.7.2 Fourier Law of Heat Conduction 205 5.7.3 Heat Conduction Equation 207 5.7.4 Newton’s Cooling Law 208 5.7.5 Solid–Fluid Interaction 209 5.7.6 Boundary Conditions 210 5.8 Heat Conduction in Multilayered Thin Films 215 5.9 Heat Conduction in Solids at Submicrometer Scale 220 Problems 221 6 SCALING LAWS IN MINIATURIZATION 227 6.1 Introduction to Scaling 227 6.2 Scaling in Geometry 228 6.3 Scaling in Rigid-Body Dynamics 230 6.3.1 Scaling in Dynamic Forces 230 6.3.2 Trimmer Force Scaling Vector 231 6.4 Scaling in Electrostatic Forces 233 6.5 Scaling of Electromagnetic Forces 235 6.6 Scaling in Electricity 237 6.7 Scaling in Fluid Mechanics 238 6.8 Scaling in Heat Transfer 242 6.8.1 Scaling in Heat Conduction 242 6.8.2 Scaling in Heat Convection 243 Problems 244 7 MATERIALS FOR MEMS AND MICROSYSTEMS 245 7.1 Introduction 245 7.2 Substrates and Wafers 245 7.3 Active Substrate Materials 247 7.4 Silicon as Substrate Material 247 7.4.1 Ideal Substrate for MEMS 247 7.4.2 Single-Crystal Silicon and Wafers 248 7.4.3 Crystal Structure 250 7.4.4 Miller Indices 253 7.4.5 Mechanical Properties of Silicon 256 7.5 Silicon Compounds 258 7.5.1 Silicon Dioxide 258 7.5.2 Silicon Carbide 259 7.5.3 Silicon Nitride 259 7.5.4 Polycrystalline Silicon 260 7.6 Silicon Piezoresistors 261 7.7 Gallium Arsenide 266 7.8 Quartz 267 7.9 Piezoelectric Crystals 268 7.10 Polymers 274 7.10.1 Polymers as Industrial Materials 274 7.10.2 Polymers for MEMS and Microsystems 275 7.10.3 Conductive Polymers 275 7.10.4 Langmuir–Blodgett Film 277 7.10.5 SU-8 Photoresists 278 7.11 Packaging Materials 280 Problems 281 8 MICROSYSTEMS FABRICATION PROCESSES 285 8.1 Introduction 285 8.2 Photolithography 285 8.2.1 Overview 286 8.2.2 Photoresists and Application 286 8.2.3 Light Sources 288 8.2.4 Photoresist Development 289 8.2.5 Photoresist Removal and Postbaking 289 8.3 Ion Implantation 289 8.4 Diffusion 292 8.5 Oxidation 295 8.5.1 Thermal Oxidation 295 8.5.2 Silicon Dioxide 296 8.5.3 Thermal Oxidation Rates 296 8.5.4 Oxide Thickness by Color 300 8.6 Chemical Vapor Deposition 301 8.6.1 Working Principle of CVD 301 8.6.2 Chemical Reactions in CVD 302 8.6.3 Rate of Deposition 303 8.6.4 Enhanced CVD 310 8.7 Physical Vapor Deposition: Sputtering 312 8.8 Deposition by Epitaxy 313 8.9 Etching 315 8.9.1 Chemical Etching 316 8.9.2 Plasma Etching 317 8.10 Summary of Microfabrication 317 Problems 318 9 OVERVIEW OF MICROMANUFACTURING 323 9.1 Introduction 323 9.2 Bulk Micromanufacturing 324 9.2.1 Overview of Etching 324 9.2.2 Isotropic and Anisotropic Etching 325 9.2.3 Wet Etchants 326 9.2.4 Etch Stop 328 9.2.5 Dry Etching 329 9.2.6 Comparison of Wet versus Dry Etching 333 9.3 Surface Micromachining 333 9.3.1 Description 333 9.3.2 Process 335 9.3.3 Mechanical Problems Associated with Surface Micromachining 336 9.4 LIGA Process 338 9.4.1 Description 339 9.4.2 Materials for Substrates and Photoresists 340 9.4.3 Electroplating 341 9.4.4 SLIGA Process 342 9.5 Summary of Micromanufacturing 343 9.5.1 Bulk Micromanufacturing 343 9.5.2 Surface Micromachining 343 9.5.3 LIGA Process 343 Problems 344 10 MICROSYSTEMS DESIGN 349 10.1 Introduction 349 10.2 Design Considerations 350 10.2.1 Design Constraints 351 10.2.2 Selection of Materials 352 10.2.3 Selection of Manufacturing Processes 354 10.2.4 Selection of Signal Transduction 355 10.2.5 Electromechanical System 358 10.2.6 Packaging 358 10.3 Process Design 358 10.3.1 Photolithography 359 10.3.2 Thin-Film Fabrications 360 10.3.3 Geometry Shaping 362 10.4 Mechanical Design 362 10.4.1 Geometry of MEMS Components 362 10.4.2 Thermomechanical Loading 362 10.4.3 Thermomechanical Stress Analysis 363 10.4.4 Dynamic Analysis 364 10.4.5 Interfacial Fracture Analysis 369 10.5 Mechanical Design Using Finite Element Method 369 10.5.1 Finite Element Formulation 370 10.5.2 Simulation of Microfabrication Processes 375 10.6 Design of Silicon Die of a Micropressure Sensor 378 10.7 Design of Microfluidic Network Systems 382 10.7.1 Fluid Resistance in Microchannels 383 10.7.2 Capillary Electrophoresis Network Systems 386 10.7.3 Mathematical Modeling of Capillary Electrophoresis Network Systems 388 10.7.4 Design Case: Capillary Electrophoresis Network System 389 10.7.5 Capillary Electrophoresis in Curved Channels 392 10.7.6 Issues in Design of CE Processes 394 10.8 Computer-Aided Design 395 10.8.1 Why CAD? 395 10.8.2 What Is in a CAD Package for Microsystems? 395 10.8.3 How to Choose a CAD Package 398 10.8.4 Design Case Using CAD 398 Problems 402 11 ASSEMBLY, PACKAGING, AND TESTING OF MICROSYSTEMS 407 11.1 Introduction 407 11.2 Overview of Microassembly 409 11.3 High Costs of Microassembly 410 11.4 Microassembly Processes 411 11.5 Major Technical Problems in Microassembly 413 11.5.1 Tolerances in Microassembly 414 11.5.2 Tools and Fixtures 417 11.5.3 Contact Problems in Microassembly Tools 417 11.6 Microassembly Work Cells 419 11.7 Challenging Issues in Microassembly 421 11.8 Overview of Microsystems Packaging 422 11.9 General Considerations in Packaging Design 424 11.10 Three Levels of Microsystems Packaging 424 11.10.1 Die-Level Packaging 424 11.10.2 Device-Level Packaging 425 11.10.3 System-Level Packaging 427 11.11 Interfaces in Microsystems Packaging 427 11.12 Essential Packaging Technologies 428 11.13 Die Preparation 429 11.14 Surface Bonding 429 11.14.1 Adhesives 430 11.14.2 Eutectic Bonding 431 11.14.3 Anodic Bonding 432 11.14.4 Silicon Fusion Bonding 434 11.14.5 Overview of Surface Bonding Techniques 434 11.14.6 Silicon-on-Insulator: Special Surface Bonding Techniques 435 11.15 Wire Bonding 437 11.16 Sealing and Encapsulation 439 11.16.1 Integrated Encapsulation Processes 440 11.16.2 Sealing by Wafer Bonding 441 11.16.3 Vacuum Sealing and Encapsulation 442 11.17 Three-Dimensional Packaging 443 11.18 Selection of Packaging Materials 444 11.19 Signal Mapping and Transduction 447 11.19.1 Typical Electrical Signals in Microsystems 447 11.19.2 Measurement of Resistance 447 11.19.3 Signal Mapping and Transduction in Pressure Sensors 448 11.19.4 Capacitance Measurements 450 11.20 Design Case on Pressure Sensor Packaging 451 11.21 Reliability in MEMS Packaging 455 11.22 Testing for Reliability 456 Problems 458 12 INTRODUCTION TO NANOSCALE ENGINEERING 465 12.1 Introduction 465 12.2 Micro- and Nanoscale Technologies 467 12.3 General Principle of Nanofabrication 468 12.4 Nanoproducts 471 12.5 Application of Nanoproducts 474 12.6 Quantum Physics 478 12.7 Molecular Dynamics 479 12.8 Fluid Flow in Submicrometer- and Nanoscales 482 12.8.1 Rarefied Gas 482 12.8.2 Knudsen and Mach Numbers 482 12.8.3 Modeling of Micro- and Nanoscale Gas Flow 483 12.9 Heat Conduction at Nanoscale 486 12.9.1 Heat Transmission at Submicrometer- and Nanoscale 486 12.9.2 Thermal Conductivity of Thin Films 489 12.9.3 Heat Conduction Equation for Thin Films 490 12.10 Measurement of Thermal Conductivity 491 12.11 Challenges in Nanoscale Engineering 497 12.11.1 Nanopatterning in Nanofabrication 498 12.11.2 Nanoassembly 500 12.11.3 New Materials for Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS) 500 12.11.4 Analytical Modeling 501 12.11.5 Testing 502 12.12 Social Impacts of Nanoscale Engineering 502 Problems 503 References 509 Appendix 1 Recommended Units For Thermophysical Quantities 523 Appendix 2 Conversion Of Units 525 Index 527

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative examination of the present and potential impact of nanoscale science and technology on modern life Because truly transformative technologies have far-reaching consequences, they always generate controversy. Establishing an effective process for identifying and understanding the broad implications of nanotechnology will advance its acceptance and success, impact the decisions of policymakers and regulatory agencies, and facilitate the development of judicious policy approaches to new technology options. Nanoscale: Issues and Perspectives for the Nano Century addresses the emerging ethical, legal, policy, business, and social issues. A compilation of provocative treatises, this reference: Covers an area of increasing research and funding Organizes topics in four sections: Policy and Perspectives; Nano Law and Regulation; Nanomedicine, Ethics, and the Human Condition; and Nano and Society: The NELSI Imperative Presents diffTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Contributors. PART 1: POLICY AND PESPECTIVES. 1. The View from Congress: A Roundtable on Nanopolicy (U.S. Congressman Mike Honda, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman, U.S. Congressman David Weldon, and Marty Spitzer). 2. Nanotechnology and the Two Faces of Risk from a Reinsurance Perspective (Annabelle Hett). 3. Ethics, Policy, and the Nanotechnology Initiative: The Transatlantic Debate on "Converging Technologies" (Nigel M. de S. Cameron). 4. Scientific Promise: Reflections on Nano-Hype (M. Ellen Mitchell). 5. Beyond Human Nature: The Debate Over Nanotechnological Enhancement (James Hughes). 6. Nanotechnology Jumps the Gun: Nanoparticles in Consumer Products (Brent Blackwelder). 7. Nanotechnology: Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Downsides (Jacob Heller and Christine Peterson). 8. Reasoning About the Future of Nanotechnology (Ruthanna Gordon). 9. Nanotechnology and Society: A Call for Rational Dialogue (Jerry C. Collins). 10. Technological Revolutions: Ethics and Policy in the Dark (Nick Bostrom). PART 2: NANO LAW AND REGULATION. 11. Regulating Nanotechnology: A Vicious Circle (Sonia E. Miller). 12. The European Approach to Nanoregulation (Trudy A. Phelps). 13. The Potential Environmental Hazards of Nanotechnology and the Applicability of Existing Law (George A. Kimbrell). 14. Nanotechnology and the Intellectual Property Landscape (Julie A. Burger, Marianne R. Timm, and Lori B. Andrews). 15. Patenting Trends in Nanotechnology (Jessica K. Fender). PART 3: NANOMEDICINE, ETHICS, AND THE HUMAN CONDITION. 16. Toward Nanoethics? (Nigel M. de S. Cameron). 17. Anticipating the Impact of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Healthcare (Debra Bennett-Woods). 18. Doing Small Things Well: Translating Nanotechnology into Nanomedicine (William P. Cheshire, Jr.). 19. Nanotechnology and the Future of Medicine (C. Christopher Hook). PART 4: NANO AND SOCIETY: THE NELSI IMPERATIVE. 20. The NELSI Landscape (Michele Mekel and Nigel M. de S. Cameron). 21. The Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University and the Prospects for Anticipatory Governance (David H. Guston). 22. The International Council on Nanotechnology: A New Model of Engagement (Kristen M. Kulinowski). 23. From the Lab to the Marketplace: Managing Nanotechnology Responsibly (Vivian Weil). 24. Nanotechnology and the Global Future: Points to Consider for Policymakers (Nigel M. de S. Cameron). Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisBrings the latest advances in nanotechnology and biology to computing This pioneering book demonstrates how nanotechnology can create even faster, denser computing architectures and algorithms. Furthermore, it draws from the latest advances in biology with a focus on bio-inspired computing at the nanoscale, bringing to light several new and innovative applications such as nanoscale implantable biomedical devices and neural networks. Bio-Inspired and Nanoscale Integrated Computing features an expert team of interdisciplinary authors who offer readers the benefit of their own breakthroughs in integrated computing as well as a thorough investigation and analyses of the literature. Carefully edited, the book begins with an introductory chapter providing a general overview of the field. It ends with a chapter setting forth the common themes that tie the chapters together as well as a forecast of emerging avenues of research. Among the important topics addressed in the bookTable of ContentsForeword vii Preface ix Contributors xiii 1 An Introduction to Nanocomputing 1 Elaine Ann Ebreo Cara, Stephen Chu, Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner, Eric Mlinar, Alireza Nojeh, Fady Rofail, Michael M. Safaee, Shawn Singh, Daniel Wu, and Chun Wing Yip 2 Nanoscale Devices: Applications and Modeling 31 Alireza Nojeh 3 Quantum Computing 67 John H. Reif 4 Computing with Quantum-dot Cellular Automata 111 Konrad Walus and Graham A. Jullien 5 Dielectrophoretic Architectures 155 Alexander D. Wissner-Gross 6 Multilevel and Three-dimensional Nanomagnetic Recording 175 S. Khizroev, R. Chomko, I. Dumer, and D. Litvinov 7 Spin-wave Architectures 203 Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner, Alex Khitun, Shiva Navab, and Kang L. Wang 8 Parallel Computing with Spin Waves 225 Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner and Shiva Navab 9 Nanoscale Standard Digital Modules 243 Shiva Navab 10 Fault- and Defect-tolerant Architectures For Nanocomputing 263 Sumit Ahuja, Gaurav Singh, Debayan Bhaduri, and Sandeep Shukla 11 Molecular Computing: Integration of Molecules For Nanocomputing 295 James M. Tour and Lin Zhong 12 Self-assembly of Supramolecular Nanostructures: Ordered Arrays of Metal Ions and CarbonNanotubes 327 Mario Ruben 13 DNA Nanotechnology and Its Biological Applications 349 John H. Reif and Thomas H. LaBean 14 DNA Sequence Matching at Nanoscale Level 377 Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner, Ling Lau, Shiva Navab, and David D. Shen 15 Computational Tasks in Medical Nanorobotics 391 Robert A. Freitas, Jr. 16 Heterogeneous Nanostructures for Biomedical Diagnostics 429 Hongyu Yu, Mahsa Rouhanizadeh, Lisong Ai, and Tzung K. Hsiai 17 Biomimetic Cortical Nanocircuits 455 Alice C. Parker, Aaron K. Friesz, and Ko-Chung Tseng 18 Biomedical and Biomedicine Applications of CNTs 483 Tulin Mangir 19 Nanoscale Image Processing 515 Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner and Shiva Navab 20 Concluding Remarks at the Beginning of a New Computing Era 535 Varun Bhojwani, Stephen Chu, Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner, Shawn Singh, and Chun Wing Yip Index 547

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Book SynopsisPapers from The American Ceramic Society''s 31st International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 21-26, 2007. Topics include synthesis, fictionalization, processing, and characterization of nanomaterials; structure-property correlations at nanometer length scales; bio- and magnetic nanomaterials; fundamentals in nanoscale systems and processes; nanostructured materials for chemical mechanical planarization, display, health and cosmetic applications; nanotubes and nanowires, nanolithography, and industrial development of nanomaterials.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Fractionation of Nanocrystalline TiO2, by Coagulation of Hydrosols (O.B. Pavlova-Verevkina, L.A. Ozerina, S.N. Chvalun, and A.N. Ozerin). Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Forsterite (Mg2,SiO4) Via Polymer Matrix Route (Ali Saberi, Zahra Negahdari, Babak Alinejhad, Frarnarz Kazemi, and Ali Almasi). Deformation Mechanisms of Natural Nano-Laminar Composites: Direct TEM Observation of Organic Matrix in Nacre (Taro Sumitomo, Hideki Kakisawa, Yusuke Owaki, and Yutaka Kagawa). Photocatalytically Sensitive Materials for Water Splitting (Marek Laniecki). Biomimetic Synthesis of Hierachically Porous Materials and their Stabilization Effects on Metal Nanoparticles (Junhui He and Shuxia Liu). Electrospinning of Alumina Nanofibers (Karin Lindqvist, Elis Carlstromn, Anna Nelvig, and Bengt Hagstrom). Carbon Nanotube (CNT) and Carbon Fiber Reinforced High Toughness Reaction Bonded Composites (P.G. Karandikar, G. Evans, and M.K. Aghajanian). Investigations on the Stability of Platinum Nanostructures on Implantable Microelectrodes—A First Approach (Anup Ramachandran, Wigand Poppendieck, Klaus Peter Koch, Nicole Donia, and Sanjay Mathur). Growth of Barium Hexaferrite Nanoparticle Coatings by Laser-Assisted Spray Pyrolysis (G. Dedigamuwa, P. Mukherjee, H. Srikanth, and S. Witanachchi). Crack Extension Behavior in Nano-Laminar Glass/Metal Composite (Hideki Kakisawa, Taro Sumitomo, Yusuke Owaki, and Yutaka Kagawa). Self Assembled Functional Nanostructures and Devices (Cengiz S. Ozkan). Composition-Structure-Properties Correlation in the SiO2-P2O5 Sol-Gel Films Obtained with Different Precursors (M. Zaharescu, L. Predoana, M. Gartner, M. Anastasescu, L. Todan, P. Osiceanu, C. Vasiliu, C. Grigorescu, and G. Pavelescu). Preparation of Zeolite/Carbon Composites via LTA Zeolite Synthesis in the Macropores of Unmodified Carbon Supports (S. Jones, E. Crezee, P.A. Sermon, and S. Tennison). Rapid Inspection of Carbon Nanotube Quality (S.A. Hooker, R. Geiss, R. Schilt, and A. Kar). Continuous Production and Harvesting of Inorganic-Ceramic Nanoparticles (S.A.E. Abdulla, P.A. Sermon, M. Worsley, and I.R. Collins). Preparation and Characterization of Submicrometer-Sized Zinc Oxide (M. Bitenc and Z. Crnjak Orel). Porous and Dense Perovskite Films (A. Pohl, G. Westin, M. Ottosson, A. Grishin, S. Khartsev, and R. Fors). Microporous ZrO, Membrane Preparation by Liquid-Injection MOCVD (S. Mathur, E. Hemmer, S. Earth, J. Altmayer, N. Donia, I. Kumakiri, N. Lecerf, and R. Bredesen). Photodecomposition of Acetone on ZrOx-TiO2 Thin Films in O2 Excess and Deficit Conditions (L. Osterlund, A. Mattsson, M. Leideborg, and G. Westin). Design, Fabrication and Electronic Structure of Oriented Metal Oxide Nanorod-Arrays (Lionel Vayssieres). Author Index.

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Book SynopsisThis useful resource will help you understand the most valuable aspects of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology.Table of ContentsPreface vii Introduction ix Nanowires as Building Blocks of New Devices: Present State and Prospects 1 F. Hernandez-Rarnirez, J. D. Prades, R. Rodriguez-Diaz, A. Rornano-Rodriguez, J. R. Morante, and S. Mathur Mechanistic Studies on Chemical Vapor Deposition Grown Tin Oxide Nanowires 9 Jun Pan, Lisong Xiao, Hao Shen and Sanjay Mathur Multifunctional Silicon Nitride Ceramic Nanocomposites Using Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes 17 Erica L. Corral Simulation Based Design of Polymer Clay Nanocomposites Using Multiscale Modeling: An Overview 27 Dinesh R. Katti and Kalpana S. Katti Preparation and Characteristic Control of Conducting Polymer/Metal Oxide Nano-Hybrid Films for Solar Energy Conversion 35 Yasuhiro Tachibana, Satoshi Makuta, Yasuhide Otsuka, Jun Terao, Susurnu Tsuda, Nobuaki Kambe, and Susurnu Kuwabata Liquid Phase Morphology Control of Metal Oxides – Phase Transformation of Stand-Alone ZnO Films in Aqueous Solutions 51 Yoshitake Masuda Fabrication of the Finestructured Alumina Porous Materials with Nanoimprint Method 61 Hong Dae Kim, Tadachika Nakayarn, Jun Yoshirnura, Kazuyoshi Irnaki, Takeshi Yoshirnura, Hisayuki Suernatsu, Tsuneo Suzuki, and Koichi Niihara Structure Control of the Nanotube/Nanoparticle Hydrid Materials with Sonochemical Processing 67 Masahiro Terauchi, Tadachika Nakayarna, Hisayuki Suernatsu, Tsuneo Suzuki and Koichi Niihara Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue with CuO Loaded Nanocrystalline TiOp 77 Arun Kurnar Menon and Sarnar Jyoti Kalita Constituent Phases of Nanosized Alumina Powders Synthesized by Pulsed Wire Discharge 89 Satoru Ishihara, Yoshinori Tokoi, Yuu. Shikoda, Hisayuki Suematsu, Tsuneo Suzuki, Tadachika Nakayama, and Koichi Niihara The Formation of Nanostructure Compound Layer during Sulfur Plasma Nitriding and Its Mechnical Properties 99 Kyoung II Moon, Yoon Kee Kim, and Kyung Sub Lee Adhesion Improvement of Hard Boron Nitride Films by Insertion of Various lnterlayers 111 Tetsutaro Ohori, Hiroki Asarni, Jun Shirahata, Tsuneo Suzuki, Tadachika Nakayarna, Hisayuki Suematsu, and Koichi Niihara Production of Alumina Matrix Nanocomposite by Solid State Precipitation 119 Arnartya Mukhopadhyay and R. I. Todd Nanostructured Alumina Coatings Formed by a Dissolution/Precipitation Process Using AIN Powder Hydrolysis 133 Andraz Kocjan, Kristoffer Krnel, Peter Jevnikar, Tornaz Kosmac Synthesis of Aluminum Nitride Nanosized Powder by Pulsed Wire Discharge without Ammonia 143 Yoshinori Tokoi, Tsuneo Suzuki, Tadachika Nakayarna, Hisayuki Suematsu, Futao Kaneko, and Koichi Niihara Ductile Deformation in AlumindSilicon Carbide Nanocomposites 155 Houzheng Wu, Steve Roberts, and Brian Derby Author Index 165

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Book SynopsisThis book bridges three different fields: nanoscience, bioscience, and environmental sciences. It starts with fundamental electrostatics at interfaces and includes a detailed description of fundamental theories dealing with electrical double layers around a charged particle, electrokinetics, and electrical double layer interaction between charged particles. The stated fundamentals are provided as the underpinnings of sections two, three, and four, which address electrokinetic phenomena that occur in nanoscience, bioscience, and environmental science. Applications in nanomaterials, fuel cells, electronic materials, biomaterials, stems cells, microbiology, water purificiaion, and humic substances are discussed.Table of ContentsPREFACE xi CONTRIBUTORS xiii PART I FUNDAMENTALS 1 1 Potential and Charge of a Hard Particle and a Soft Particle 3 Hiroyuki Ohshima 2 Electrostatic Interaction between Two Colloidal Particles 17 Hiroyuki Ohshima 3 The Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek (DLVO) Theory of Colloid Stability 27 Hiroyuki Ohshima 4 Electrophoretic Mobility of Charged Particles 35 Hiroyuki Ohshima 5 Electrophoretic Mobility of Gold Nanoparticles 51 Kimiko Makino and Hiroyuki Ohshima 6 Electrophoresis of Soft Particles in a Confined Space 61 Li-Hsien Yeh and Jyh-Ping Hsu 7 Surface Conductivity 95 Stanislav S. Dukhin, Ralf Zimmermann, and Carsten Werner 8 Computer Simulations of Charged Colloids 127 1. Mesoscopic Modeling Yasuya Nakayama, Kang Kim, and Ryoichi Yamamoto 9 Computer Simulations of Charged Colloids 141 2. Electrophoresis and Sedimentation Kang Kim, Yasuya Nakayama, and Ryoichi Yamamoto 10 Electrostatic and Steric Stabilization of Colloidal Dispersions 153 Tharwat Tadros 11 Aggregation Kinetics of Colloidal Particles 173 Motoyoshi Kobayashi 12 Electroacoustic Theories and Measurement Techniques 193 Shin-Ichi Takeda 13 Colloid Vibration Potential and Ion Vibration Potential in Surfactant Solutions 209 Youichi Takata and Hiroyuki Ohshima 14 Interfacial Tension of Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions: Ion-Free Layer 223 Youichi Takata and Hiroyuki Ohshima PART II APPLICATIONS IN NANO- AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 241 15 Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy on Electrode Polarization and Its Scaling 243 Anatoli Serghei, Joshua R. Sangoro, and Friedrich Kremer 16 Layer-by-Layer Assembly on Stimuli-Responsive Microgels 275 John Erik Wong and Walter Richtering 17 Dynamics of Polymers and Polyelectrolytes at Colloidal Interface and Subsequent Flocculation 299 Yasuhisa Adachi 18 Colloidal Particle Processing Using Heterocoagulation 315 Hiroshi Sasaki, Chiharu Tokoro, and Hiroshi Hayashi 19 Electrokinetic Coupling in Colloidal Arrays Formed under AC Electric Fields 331 Satoshi Nishimura 20 Size Distribution Measurements of Fine Particles Using Their Pearl Chain Formations under a DC Electric Field 351 Akira Otsuki, Gjergi Dodbiba, and Toyohisa Fujita 21 Analysis of Functional Groups at Buried Liquid/Solid Interfaces Utilizing Polarization Modulation Infrared External Reflection Spectroscopy 361 Hiroharu Yui 22 Fabrication of Liquid Crystal Displays Containing Capped Nanoparticles and Their Electro-optic Properties 373 Yukihide Shiraishi, Naoto Nishida, and Naoki Toshima 23 Fabrication of Ordered Nanopattern Structures Using Two-Dimensional Colloidal Monolayers 391 Takeshi Kawai 24 Liquid-Phase Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes and Other Carbon Nanomaterials 407 Kiyofumi Yamagiwa and Jun Kuwano 25 Oxide Cathode Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells 423 Morihiro Saito and Jun Kuwano 26 Dynamics and Structure of Water Nanotube Clusters Confined to Nanoporous Molecular Crystals 441 Makoto Tadokoro 27 Surface Electrochemistry of Electrospun Nanofi bers 469 Hidetoshi Matsumoto and Akihiko Tanioka 28 Shave-Off Profiling as a Nanoscale 3-D Element Imaging Technique 481 Masashi Nojima 29 Interfacial Charge Storage of Manganese Oxide Electrodes for Electrochemical Capacitors 491 Shinichi Komaba, Naoaki Yabuuchi, and Tomoya Tsuchikawa 30 Surface Functionalization of Diamond Electrodes 509 Takeshi Kondo 31 Quantum Electrochemical Study of Benzene Derivatives 527 1. Electronic Structure and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Aspirin and Paracetamol Kazunaka Endo 32 Quantum Electrochemical Study of Benzene Derivatives 541 2. Analysis of X-Ray Photoelectron Spectra of Electrochemically Prepared Polyaniline by DFT Calculations Using Model Molecules Kazunaka Endo 33 Synthesis and Solution Properties of Fluorocarbon–Hydrocarbon Hybrid Surfactants 555 Yukishige Kondo 34 Electrochemical Dynamic Control of Self-Assemblies Formed by Redox-Active Surfactants 567 Koji Tsuchiya, Hirofumi Yajima, Hideki Sakai, and Masahiko Abe 35 Photoinduced Manipulation of Self-Organized Nanostructure of Block Copolymers 583 Kunihiko Okano and Takashi Yamashita 36 Applications of Electrical Phenomena in Membranes and Membrane Separation Processes 599 Kazuho Nakamura PART III APPLICATIONS IN BIOSCIENCES 617 37 Dielectric Dispersion in Colloidal Systems: Applications in the Biological Sciences 619 María Luisa Jiménez, Silvia Ahualli, Raúl A. Rica, and Ángel V. Delgado 38 Electrokinetic Methods in Biological Interfaces: Possibilities and Limitations 645 Ángel V. Delgado, Julián López-Viota, and Fernando González-Caballero 39 Molecular Mechanisms of Membrane Fusion 673 Shinpei Ohki and Klaus Arnold 40 Drug Delivery System 709 Kimiko Makino 41 On-Chip Cell Electrophoresis and Evaluating Cellular Functions 725 Takanori Akagi and Takanori Ichiki 42 Surface Characteristics and Attachment Behaviors of Bacterial Cells 737 Hisao Morisaki 43 Design and Fabrication of Sterically Stabilized Liposomes Dispersed in Aqueous Solutions by Utilizing Electrostatic Interactions for Use in Biomedical Applications 755 Katsumi Uchida and Hirofumi Yajima 44 Cell Regulation through Membrane Rafts/Caveolae 767 Yohei Saito, Toshiyuki Owaki, and Fumio Fukai 45 Oxidoreductases: Asymmetric Reduction Using Photosynthetic Organisms 783 Tetsuo Takemura and Kaoru Nakamura 46 Surface Organization of Poly (Ethylene Glycol) (PEG)-Based Block Copolymers for Biomedical Applications 801 Hidenori Otsuka 47 PEGylated Nanoparticles for Biological and Pharmaceutical Applications 815 Hidenori Otsuka INDEX 839

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Book SynopsisExplores the latest applications arising from the intersection of nanotechnology and microfluidics In the past two decades, microfluidics research has seen phenomenal growth, with many new and emerging applications in fields ranging from chemistry, physics, and biology to engineering. With the emergence of nanotechnology, microfluidics is currently undergoing dramatic changes, embracing the rising field of nanofluidics. This volume reviews the latest devices and applications stemming from the merging of nanotechnology with microfludics in such areas as drug discovery, bio-sensing, catalysis, electrophoresis, enzymatic reactions, and nanomaterial synthesis. Each of the ten chapters is written by a leading pioneer at the intersection of nanotechnology and microfluidics. Readers not only learn about new applications, but also discover which futuristic devices and applications are likely to be developed. Topics explored in this volume include: New lab-on-a-chip Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors. 1 Microfluidics for Nanoneuroscience (Pamela G. Gross and Emil P. Kartalov). 2 Nanoporous Membranes-Based Microfluidic Biosensors (Shalini Prasad, Yamini Yadav, Manish Bothara, Vindhya Kunduru, and Sriram Muthukumar). 3 Nanoparticle-Based Microfluidic Biosensors (Giovanna Marrazza). 4 Microfluidic Enzymatic Reactors Using Nanoparticles (Chunhui Deng and Yan Li). 5 Microfluidic Devices for Nanodrug Delivery (Clement Kleinstreuer and Jie Li). 6 Microchip and Capillary Electrophoresis Using Nanoparticles (Muhammad J. A. Shiddiky and Yoon-Bo Shim) 7 Pillars and Pillar Arrays Integrated in Microfluidic Channels: Fabrication Methods and Applications in Molecular and Cell Biology (Jian Shi and Yong Chen). 8 Nanocatalysis in Microreactor for Fuels (Shihuai Zhao and Debasish Kuila). 9 Microfluidic Synthesis of Iron Oxide and Oxyhydroxide Nanoparticles (Ali Abou-Hassan, Olivier Sandre, and Valerie Cabuil). 10 Metal Nanoparticle Synthesis in Microreactors (Peter Mike Günther, Andrea Knauer, and Johann Michael Kohler). Index.

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Book SynopsisAs the ability to produce nanomaterials advances, it becomes more important to understand how the energy of the atoms in these materials is affected by their reduced dimensions.Table of ContentsPREFACE ix CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO KINETICS IN NANOSCALE MATERIALS 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Nanosphere: Surface Energy is Equivalent to Gibbs–Thomson Potential 3 1.3 Nanosphere: Lower Melting Point 6 1.4 Nanosphere: Fewer Homogeneous Nucleation and its Effect on Phase Diagram 10 1.5 Nanosphere: Kirkendall Effect and Instability of Hollow Nanospheres 13 1.6 Nanosphere: Inverse Kirkendall Effect in Hollow Nano Alloy Spheres 17 1.7 Nanosphere: Combining Kirkendall Effect and Inverse Kirkendall Effect on Concentric Bilayer Hollow Nanosphere 18 1.8 Nano Hole: Instability of a Donut-Type Nano Hole in a Membrane 19 1.9 Nanowire: Point Contact Reactions Between Metal and Silicon Nanowires 21 1.10 Nanowire: Nanogap in Silicon Nanowires 22 1.11 Nanowire: Lithiation in Silicon Nanowires 26 1.12 Nanowire: Point Contact Reactions Between Metallic Nanowires 27 1.13 Nano Thin Film: Explosive Reaction in Periodic Multilayered Nano Thin Films 28 1.14 Nano Microstructure in Bulk Samples: Nanotwins 30 1.15 Nano Microstructure on the Surface of a Bulk Sample: Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment (SMAT) of Steel 32 References 33 Problems 35 CHAPTER 2 LINEAR AND NONLINEAR DIFFUSION 37 2.1 Introduction 37 2.2 Linear Diffusion 38 2.2.1 Atomic Flux 39 2.2.2 Fick’s First Law of Diffusion 40 2.2.3 Chemical Potential 43 2.2.4 Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion 45 2.2.5 Flux Divergence 47 2.2.6 Tracer Diffusion 49 2.2.7 Diffusivity 51 2.2.8 Experimental Measurement of the Parameters in Diffusivity 53 2.3 Nonlinear Diffusion 57 2.3.1 Nonlinear Effect due to Kinetic Consideration 58 2.3.2 Nonlinear Effect due to Thermodynamic Consideration 59 2.3.3 Combining Thermodynamic and Kinetic Nonlinear Effects 62 References 63 Problems 64 CHAPTER 3 KIRKENDALL EFFECT AND INVERSE KIRKENDALL EFFECT 67 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 Kirkendall Effect 69 3.2.1 Darken’s Analysis of Kirkendall Shift and Marker Motion 72 3.2.2 Boltzmann and Matano Analysis of Interdiffusion Coefficient 76 3.2.3 Activity and Intrinsic Diffusivity 80 3.2.4 Kirkendall (Frenkel) Voiding Without Lattice Shift 84 3.3 Inverse Kirkendall Effect 84 3.3.1 Physical Meaning of Inverse Kirkendall Effect 86 3.3.2 Inverse Kirkendall Effect on the Instability of an Alloy Nanoshell 88 3.3.3 Inverse Kirkendall Effect on Segregation in a Regular Solution Nanoshell 90 3.4 Interaction Between Kirkendall Effect and Gibbs–Thomson Effect in the Formation of a Spherical Compound Nanoshell 93 References 97 Problems 97 CHAPTER 4 RIPENING AMONG NANOPRECIPITATES 99 4.1 Introduction 99 4.2 Ham’s Model of Growth of a Spherical Precipitate (Cr is Constant) 101 4.3 Mean-Field Consideration 103 4.4 Gibbs–Thomson Potential 105 4.5 Growth and Dissolution of a Spherical Nanoprecipitate in a Mean Field 106 4.6 LSW Theory of Kinetics of Particle Ripening 108 4.7 Continuity Equation in Size Space 113 4.8 Size Distribution Function in Conservative Ripening 114 4.9 Further Developments of LSW Theory 115 References 115 Problems 116 CHAPTER 5 SPINODAL DECOMPOSITION 118 5.1 Introduction 118 5.2 Implication of Diffusion Equation in Homogenization and Decomposition 121 5.3 Spinodal Decomposition 123 5.3.1 Concentration Gradient in an Inhomogeneous Solid Solution 123 5.3.2 Energy of Mixing to Form a Homogeneous Solid Solution 124 5.3.3 Energy of Mixing to Form an Inhomogeneous Solid Solution 126 5.3.4 Chemical Potential in Inhomogeneous Solution 129 5.3.5 Coherent Strain Energy 131 5.3.6 Solution of the Diffusion Equation 134 References 136 Problems 136 CHAPTER 6 NUCLEATION EVENTS IN BULK MATERIALS, THIN FILMS, AND NANOWIRES 138 6.1 Introduction 138 6.2 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Nucleation 140 6.2.1 Thermodynamics of Nucleation 140 6.2.2 Kinetics of Nucleation 143 6.3 Heterogeneous Nucleation in Grain Boundaries of Bulk Materials 148 6.3.1 Morphology of Grain Boundary Precipitates 150 6.3.2 Introducing an Epitaxial Interface to Heterogeneous Nucleation 151 6.3.3 Replacive Mechanism of a Grain Boundary 154 6.4 No Homogeneous Nucleation in Epitaxial Growth of Si Thin Film on Si Wafer 156 6.5 Repeating Homogeneous Nucleation of Silicide in Nanowires of Si 160 6.5.1 Point Contact Reactions in Nanowires 161 6.5.2 Homogeneous Nucleation of Epitaxial Silicide in Nanowires of Si 164 References 168 Problems 168 CHAPTER 7 CONTACT REACTIONS ON Si; PLANE, LINE, AND POINT CONTACT REACTIONS 170 7.1 Introduction 170 7.2 Bulk Cases 175 7.2.1 Kidson’s Analysis of Diffusion-Controlled Planar Growth 175 7.2.2 Steady State Approximation in Layered Growth of Multiple Phases 178 7.2.3 Marker Analysis 179 7.2.4 Interdiffusion Coefficient in Intermetallic Compound 182 7.2.5 Wagner Diffusivity 186 7.3 Thin Film Cases 187 7.3.1 Diffusion-Controlled and Interfacial-Reaction-Controlled Growth 187 7.3.2 Kinetics of Interfacial-Reaction-Controlled Growth 188 7.3.3 Kinetics of Competitive Growth of Two-Layered Phases 193 7.3.4 First Phase in Silicide Formation 194 7.4 Nanowire Cases 196 7.4.1 Point Contact Reactions 197 7.4.2 Line Contact Reactions 202 7.4.3 Planar Contact Reactions 208 References 208 Problems 209 CHAPTER 8 GRAIN GROWTH IN MICRO AND NANOSCALE 211 8.1 Introduction 211 8.2 How to Generate a Polycrystalline Microstructure 213 8.3 Computer Simulation of Grain Growth 216 8.3.1 Atomistic Simulation Based on Monte Carlo Method 216 8.3.2 Phenomenological Simulations 217 8.4 Statistical Distribution Functions of Grain Size 219 8.5 Deterministic (Dynamic) Approach to Grain Growth 221 8.6 Coupling Between Grain Growth of a Central Grain and the Rest of Grains 225 8.7 Decoupling the Grain Growth of a Central Grain from the Rest of Grains in the Normalized Size Space 226 8.8 Grain Growth in 2D Case in the Normalized Size Space 229 8.9 Grain Rotation 231 8.9.1 Grain Rotation in Anisotropic Thin Films Under Electromigration 232 References 237 Problems 238 CHAPTER 9 SELF-SUSTAINED REACTIONS IN NANOSCALE MULTILAYERED THIN FILMS 240 9.1 Introduction 240 9.2 The Selection of a Pair of Metallic Thin Films for SHS 243 9.3 A Simple Model of Single-Phase Growth in Self-Sustained Reaction 245 9.4 A Simple Estimate of Flame Velocity in Steady State Heat Transfer 250 9.5 Comparison in Phase Formation by Annealing and by Explosive Reaction in Al/Ni 251 9.6 Self-Explosive Silicidation Reactions 251 References 255 Problems 256 CHAPTER 10 FORMATION AND TRANSFORMATIONS OF NANOTWINS IN COPPER 258 10.1 Introduction 258 10.2 Formation of Nanotwins in Cu 260 10.2.1 First Principle Calculation of Energy of Formation of Nanotwins 260 10.2.2 In Situ Measurement of Stress Evolution for Nanotwin Formation During Pulse Electrodeposition of Cu 264 10.2.3 Formation of Nanotwin Cu in Through-Silicon Vias 266 10.3 Formation and Transformation of Oriented Nanotwins in Cu 269 10.3.1 Formation of Oriented Nanotwins in Cu 270 10.3.2 Unidirectional Growth of Cu–Sn Intermetallic Compound on Oriented and Nanotwinned Cu 270 10.3.3 Transformation of ⟨111⟩ Oriented and Nanotwinned Cu to ⟨100⟩ Oriented Single Crystal of Cu 274 10.4 Potential Applications of Nanotwinned Cu 276 10.4.1 To Reduce Electromigration in Interconnect Technology 276 10.4.2 To Eliminate Kirkendall Voids in Microbump Packaging Technology 277 References 278 Problems 278 APPENDIX A LAPLACE PRESSURE IN NONSPHERICAL NANOPARTICLE 280 APPENDIX B INTERDIFFUSION COEFFICIENT Þ D = CBMG′′ 282 APPENDIX C NONEQUILIBRIUM VACANCIES AND CROSS-EFFECTS ON INTERDIFFUSION IN A PSEUDO-TERNARY ALLOY 285 APPENDIX D INTERACTION BETWEEN KIRKENDALL EFFECT AND GIBBS–THOMSON EFFECT IN THE FORMATION OF A SPHERICAL COMPOUND NANOSHELL 289 INDEX 293

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Book SynopsisSkillfully introducing the basic concepts of nanomaterials and devices fabricated from these nanomaterials, Introduction to Semiconductor Nanomaterials and Devices applies traditional physics concepts to explain new phenomena encountered in cutting-edge research fields, such as plasmon-photon interaction, in nanotechnology and nanoscience.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Fundamental Constants xvii 1 Growth of Bulk, Thin Films, and Nanomaterials 1 1.1 Introduction, 1 1.2 Growth of Bulk Semiconductors, 5 1.2.1 Liquid-Encapsulated Czochralski (LEC) Method, 5 1.2.2 Horizontal Bridgman Method, 11 1.2.3 Float-Zone Growth Method, 14 1.2.4 Lely Growth Method, 16 1.3 Growth of Semiconductor Thin Films, 18 1.3.1 Liquid-Phase Epitaxy Method, 19 1.3.2 Vapor-Phase Epitaxy Method, 20 1.3.3 Hydride Vapor-Phase Epitaxial Growth of Thick GaN Layers, 22 1.3.4 Pulsed Laser Deposition Technique, 25 1.3.5 Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth Technique, 27 1.4 Fabrication and Growth of Semiconductor Nanomaterials, 46 1.4.1 Nucleation, 47 1.4.2 Fabrications of Quantum Dots, 55 1.4.3 Epitaxial Growth of Self-Assembly Quantum Dots, 56 1.5 Colloidal Growth of Nanocrystals, 61 1.6 Summary, 63 Problems, 64 Bibliography, 67 2 Application of Quantum Mechanics to Nanomaterial Structures 68 2.1 Introduction, 68 2.2 The de Broglie Relation, 71 2.3 Wave Functions and Schr¨odinger Equation, 72 2.4 Dirac Notation, 74 2.4.1 Action of a Linear Operator on a Bra, 77 2.4.2 Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions of an Operator, 78 2.4.3 The Dirac δ-Function, 78 2.4.4 Fourier Series and Fourier Transform in Quantum Mechanics, 81 2.5 Variational Method, 82 2.6 Stationary States of a Particle in a Potential Step, 83 2.7 Potential Barrier with a Finite Height, 88 2.8 Potential Well with an Infinite Depth, 92 2.9 Finite Depth Potential Well, 94 2.10 Unbound Motion of a Particle (E > V0) in a Potential Well With a Finite Depth, 98 2.11 Triangular Potential Well, 100 2.12 Delta Function Potentials, 103 2.13 Transmission in Finite Double Barrier Potential Wells, 108 2.14 Envelope Function Approximation, 112 2.15 Periodic Potential, 117 2.15.1 Bloch’s Theorem, 119 2.15.2 The Kronig–Penney Model, 119 2.15.3 One-Electron Approximation in a Periodic Dirac δ-Function, 123 2.15.4 Superlattices, 126 2.16 Effective Mass, 130 2.17 Summary, 131 Problems, 132 Bibliography, 134 3 Density of States in Semiconductor Materials 135 3.1 Introduction, 135 3.2 Distribution Functions, 138 3.3 Maxwell–Boltzmann Statistic, 139 3.4 Fermi–Dirac Statistics, 142 3.5 Bose–Einstein Statistics, 145 3.6 Density of States, 146 3.7 Density of States of Quantum Wells, Wires, and Dots, 152 3.7.1 Quantum Wells, 152 3.7.2 Quantum Wires, 155 3.7.3 Quantum Dots, 158 3.8 Density of States of Other Systems, 159 3.8.1 Superlattices, 160 3.8.2 Density of States of Bulk Electrons in the Presence of a Magnetic Field, 161 3.8.3 Density of States in the Presence of an Electric Field, 163 3.9 Summary, 168 Problems, 168 Bibliography, 170 4 Optical Properties 171 4.1 Fundamentals, 172 4.2 Lorentz and Drude Models, 176 4.3 The Optical Absorption Coefficient of the Interband Transition in Direct Band Gap Semiconductors, 179 4.4 The Optical Absorption Coefficient of the Interband Transition in Indirect Band Gap Semiconductors, 185 4.5 The Optical Absorption Coefficient of the Interband Transition in Quantum Wells, 186 4.6 The Optical Absorption Coefficient of the Interband Transition in Type II Superlattices, 189 4.7 The Optical Absorption Coefficient of the Intersubband Transition in Multiple Quantum Wells, 191 4.8 The Optical Absorption Coefficient of the Intersubband Transition in GaN/AlGaN Multiple Quantum Wells, 196 4.9 Electronic Transitions in Multiple Quantum Dots, 197 4.10 Selection Rules, 201 4.10.1 Electron–Photon Coupling of Intersubband Transitions in Multiple Quantum Wells, 201 4.10.2 Intersubband Transition in Multiple Quantum Wells, 202 4.10.3 Interband Transition, 202 4.11 Excitons, 204 4.11.1 Excitons in Bulk Semiconductors, 205 4.11.2 Excitons in Quantum Wells, 211 4.11.3 Excitons in Quantum Dots, 213 4.12 Cyclotron Resonance, 214 4.13 Photoluminescence, 220 4.14 Basic Concepts of Photoconductivity, 225 4.15 Summary, 229 Problems, 230 Bibliography, 232 5 Electrical and Transport Properties 233 5.1 Introduction, 233 5.2 The Hall Effect, 237 5.3 Quantum Hall and Shubnikov-de Haas Effects, 241 5.3.1 Shubnikov-de Haas Effect, 243 5.3.2 Quantum Hall Effect, 246 5.4 Charge Carrier Transport in Bulk Semiconductors, 249 5.4.1 Drift Current Density, 249 5.4.2 Diffusion Current Density, 254 5.4.3 Generation and Recombination, 257 5.4.4 Continuity Equation, 259 5.5 Boltzmann Transport Equation, 264 5.6 Derivation of Transport Coefficients Using the Boltzmann Transport Equation, 268 5.6.1 Electrical Conductivity and Mobility in n-type Semiconductors, 270 5.6.2 Hall Coefficient, RH, 273 5.7 Scattering Mechanisms in Bulk Semiconductors, 274 5.7.1 Scattering from an Ionized Impurity, 276 5.7.2 Scattering from a Neutral Impurity, 277 5.7.3 Scattering from Acoustic Phonons: Deformation Potential, 277 5.7.4 Scattering from Acoustic Phonons: Piezoelectric Potential, 278 5.7.5 Optical Phonon Scattering: Polar and Nonpolar, 278 5.7.6 Scattering from Short-Range Potentials, 279 5.7.7 Scattering from Dipoles, 281 5.8 Scattering in a Two-Dimensional Electron Gas, 281 5.8.1 Scattering by Remote Ionized Impurities, 283 5.8.2 Scattering by Interface Roughness, 285 5.8.3 Electron–Electron Scattering, 286 5.9 Coherence and Mesoscopic Systems, 287 5.10 Summary, 293 Problems, 294 Bibliography, 297 6 Electronic Devices 298 6.1 Introduction, 298 6.2 Schottky Diode, 301 6.3 Metal–Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MESFETs), 305 6.4 Junction Field-Effect Transistor (JFET), 314 6.5 Heterojunction Field-Effect Transistors (HFETs), 318 6.6 GaN/AlGaN Heterojunction Field-Effect Transistors (HFETs), 322 6.7 Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors (HBTs), 325 6.8 Tunneling Electron Transistors, 328 6.9 The p–n Junction Tunneling Diode, 329 6.10 Resonant Tunneling Diodes, 334 6.11 Coulomb Blockade, 338 6.12 Single-Electron Transistor, 340 6.13 Summary, 353 Problems, 354 Bibliography, 357 7 Optoelectronic Devices 359 7.1 Introduction, 359 7.2 Infrared Quantum Detectors, 361 7.2.1 Figures of Merit, 361 7.2.2 Noise in Photodetectors, 366 7.2.3 Multiple Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors (QWIPs), 369 7.2.4 Infrared Photodetectors Based on Multiple Quantum Dots, 380 7.3 Light-Emitting Diodes, 387 7.4 Semiconductor Lasers, 392 7.4.1 Basic Principles, 392 7.4.2 Semiconductor Heterojunction Lasers, 399 7.4.3 Quantum Well Edge-Emitting Lasers, 403 7.4.4 Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers, 406 7.4.5 Quantum Cascade Lasers, 409 7.4.6 Quantum Dots Lasers, 412 7.5 Summary, 416 Problems, 418 Bibliography, 419 Appendix A Derivation of Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle 420 Appendix B Perturbation 424 Bibliography, 428 Appendix C Angular Momentum 429 Appendix D Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin (WKB) Approximation 431 Bibliography, 436 Appendix E Parabolic Potential Well 437 Bibliography, 441 Appendix F Transmission Coefficient in Superlattices 442 Appendix G Lattice Vibrations and Phonons 445 Bibliography, 455 Appendix H Tunneling Through Potential Barriers 456 Bibliography, 461 Index 463

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Book SynopsisSome of the most exciting developments in the optics and processing of nanostructured materials can be found in applied science and engineering. The topics covered in this book are at the cutting edge of research.Trade Review"...written by leading scientists in their own field." (Measurement Science & Technology, September 2001)Table of ContentsPhotonic Crystals (M. Sigalas, et al.). "Holey" Silica Fibers (J. Knight, et al.). Near-Field Optics of Nanostructured Surfaces (S. Bozhevolnyi). Near-Field Optics of Nanostructured Semiconductor Materials (B. Hanewinkel, et al.). Localization of Light in Three-Dimensional Disordered Dielectrics (M. Rusek & A. Orlowski). Field Distribution, Anderson Localization, and Optical Phenomena in Random Metal-Dielectric Films (A. Sarychev & V. Shalaev). Optical Nonlinearities in Metal Colloidal Solutions (V. Safonov, et al.). Local Fields' Localization and Chaos and Nonlinear-Optical Enhancement in Clusters and Composites (M. Stockman). Some Theoretical and Numerical Approaches to the Optics of Fractal Smoke (V. Markel, et al.). Optics and Structure of Carbonaceous Soot Aggregates (E. Mikhailov, et al.). Optoelectronic Properties of Quantum Wires (A. Balandin, et al.). Quantum Dots: Physics and Applications (K. Wang & A. Balandin). Index.

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Book SynopsisDevices enormously smaller than before will remodel engineering,chemistry, medicine, and computer technology. How can we understandmachines that are so small? Nanosystems covers it all: powerand strength, friction and wear, thermal noise and quantumuncertainty. This is the book for starting the next century ofengineering. - Marvin Minsky MIT Science magazine calls Eric Drexler Mr. Nanotechnology.For years, Drexler has stirred controversy by declaring thatmolecular nanotechnology will bring a sweeping technologicalrevolution - delivering tremendous advances in miniaturization,materials, computers, and manufacturing of all kinds. Now, he''swritten a detailed, top-to-bottom analysis of molecular machinery -how to design it, how to analyze it, and how to build it.Nanosystems is the first scientifically detailed description ofdevelopments that will revolutionize most of the industrialprocesses and products currently in use. This groundbreaking work draws on physics and cheTable of ContentsPHYSICAL PRINCIPLES. Classical Magnitudes and Scaling Laws. Potential Energy Surfaces. Molecular Dynamics. Positional Uncertainty. Transitions, Errors, and Damage. Energy Dissipation. Mechanosynthesis. COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS. Nanoscale Structural Components. Mobile Interfaces and Moving Parts. Intermediate Subsystems. Nanomechanical Computational Systems. Molecular Sorting, Processing, and Assembly. Molecular Manufacturing Systems. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. Macromolecular Engineering. Paths to Molecular Manufacturing. Appendices. Afterword. Symbols, Units, and Constants. Glossary. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Financial Times Best Summer Book""A Financial Times Best Book of the Year: Science""Wide-ranging investigation into efforts by scientists to create digitised “twins” of human beings that promise a future of predictive medicine, but also ethical challenges." * Financial Times *"Virtual You is the most comprehensive and comprehensible account so far of the way in which the revolution in computing and data is starting to transform human biology and medicine."---Clive Cookson, Financial Times"[An] immensely thought-provoking book."---Nick Smith, Engineering and Technology"Virtual You‘s scope is as epic as its vision, taking us through medical history from Vesalius to Venter, and from the Antikythera mechanism to supercomputers and beyond. This means the concepts come at you thick and fast, although as a non-mathematician, I found the explanations refreshingly clear."---Claire Ainsworth, New Scientist"Computer simulations are coming to play a leading role in many fields of science. Science writer Highfield and computer scientist Coveney show in vivid examples how medical researchers are creating digital twins of individual patients and then using these virtual humans to guide treatments for a wide range of diseases."---Clive Cookson, Financial Times

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Book SynopsisExhibiting both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic properties, nanocatalysts allow for rapid and selective chemical transformations, with the benefits of excellent product yield and ease of catalyst separation and recovery. This book reviews the catalytic performance and the synthesis and characterization of nanocatalysts, examining the current state of the art and pointing the way towards new avenues of research. Moreover, the authors discuss new and emerging applications of nanocatalysts and nanocatalysis, from pharmaceuticals to fine chemicals to renewable energy to biotransformations. Nanocatalysis features contributions from leading research groups around the world. These contributions reflect a thorough review of the current literature as well as the authors' first-hand experience designing and synthesizing nanocatalysts and developing new applications for them. The book's nineteen chapters offer a broad perspective, covering: Nanocatalysis for carbonTable of ContentsForeword vii Graham Hutchings Preface ix List of Contributors xiii 1 INTRODUCTION TO NANOCATALYSIS 1 Vivek Polshettiwar and Tewodros Asefa 2 NANOCATALYSTS FOR THE HECK COUPLING REACTIONS 11 T. Asefa, A. V. Biradar, S. Das, K. K. Sharma, and R. Silva 3 NANOCATALYSTS FOR THE SUZUKI COUPLING REACTIONS 51 Liane M. Rossi, Natalia J. S. Costa, Jones Limberger, and Adriano L. Monteiro 4 SONOGASHIRA REACTIONS USING NANOCATALYSTS 89 Rafael Chinchilla and Carmen N´ajera 5 NANOCATALYSTS FOR HIYAMA, STILLE, KUMADA, AND NEGISHI C–C COUPLING REACTIONS 133 Abhinandan Banerjee and Robert W. J. Scott 6 ARYL CARBON–HETEROATOM COUPLING REACTIONS USING NANOMETAL CATALYST 189 Brindaban C. Ranu, Debasree Saha, Debasish Kundu, and Nirmalya Mukherjee 7 NANOSTRUCTURED CATALYSTS FOR THE ALDOL, KNOEVENAGEL, AND HENRY REACTIONS 221 T. Asefa, A. V. Biradar, S. Das, and R. Silva 8 NANOCATALYSTS FOR REARRANGEMENT REACTIONS 251 Joaqu´ýn Garc´ýa-A´lvarez, Sergio E. Garc´ýa-Garrido, and Victorio Cadierno 9 OXIDATION OF ALCOHOLS USING NANOCATALYSTS 287 Takato Mitsudome and Kiyotomi Kaneda 10 TUNING THE MORPHOLOGY OF METAL OXIDES FOR CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS 333 Yong Li and Wenjie Shen 11 NANOCATALYSTS FOR HYDROGENATION REACTIONS 405 Radha Narayanan 12 HYDROGENOLYSIS REACTIONS USING NANOCATALYSTS 443 Aziz Fihri and Vivek Polshettiwar 13 NANOMATERIAL-BASED PHOTOCATALYSTS 469 Biswajit Mishra and Deepa Khushalani 14 NANOCATALYSTS FOR WATER SPLITTING 495 Xu Zong, Gaoqing Lu, and Lianzhou Wang 15 PROPERTIES OF NANOCATALYTIC MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES 561 Zhong He and Xianqin Wang 16 NANOCATALYSTS FOR BIOFUELS 595 Vitaliy Budarin, Peter S. Shuttleworth, Brigid Lanigan, and James H. Clark 17 NANOMATERIAL-BASED BIOCATALYST 615 Jin Hyung Lee, Soo Youn Lee, Zhi-Kang Xu, and Jeong Ho Chang 18 ROLE OF NANOCATALYSIS IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY 643 Anirban Ghosh, K. S. Nagabhushana, Debabrata Rautaray, and Rajiv Kumar 19 NANOCATALYSIS: ACTIVATION OF SMALL MOLECULES AND CONVERSION INTO USEFUL FEEDSTOCK 679 Suresh Babu Kalidindi and Balaji R. Jagirdar Index 713

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Book SynopsisThis book provides readers with a one-stop entry into the chemistry of varied hybrids and applications, from a molecular synthetic standpoint Describes introduction and effect of organic structures on specific support components (carbon-based materials, proteins, metals, and polymers). Chapters cover hot topics including nanodiamonds, nanocrystals, metal-organic frameworks, peptide bioconjugates, and chemoselective protein modification Describes analytical techniques, with pros and cons, to validate synthetic strategies Edited by internationally-recognized chemists from different backgrounds (synthetic polymer chemistry, inorganic surfaces and particles, and synthetic organic chemistry) to pull together diverse perspectives and approachesTable of ContentsPreface vii Contributors ix 1 COVALENT ORGANIC FUNCTIONALIZATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CARBON NANOTUBES 1 Cécilia Ménard-Moyon 2 FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENES 36 Iban Azcarate, David Lachkar, Emmanuel Lacôte, Jennifer Lesage de la Haye, and Anne-Laure Vallet 3 NANODIAMONDS: EMERGENCE OF FUNCTIONALIZED DIAMONDOIDS AND THEIR UNIQUE APPLICATIONS 69 Maria A. Gunawan, Paul Kahl, Didier Poinsot, Bruno Domenichini, Peter R. Schreiner, Andrey A. Fokin, and Jean-Cyrille Hierso 4 TITANIA-BASED HYBRID MATERIALS: FROM MOLECULAR PRECURSORS TO THE CONTROLLED DESIGN OF HIERARCHICAL HYBRID MATERIALS 114 Laurence Rozes, Loïc D’Arras, Chloé Hoffman, François Potier, Niki Halttunen, and Lionel Nicole 5 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF ZIRCONIUM OXIDE SURFACES 168 Marc Petit and Julien Monot 6 FUNCTIONAL METAL–ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS: SYNTHESIS AND REACTIVITY 200 Flavien L. Morel, Xiaoying Xu, Marco Ranocchiari, and Jeroen A. van Bokhoven 7 SURFACE CHEMISTRY OF COLLOIDAL SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS: ORGANIC, INORGANIC, AND HYBRID 233 Richard Brutchey, Zeger Hens, and Maksym V. Kovalenko 8 COVALENT ORGANIC FUNCTIONALIZATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS 272 Michel Arthur and Mélanie Etheve-Quelquejeu 9 CHEMOSELECTIVE PROTEIN MODIFICATIONS: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS FOR THE FUNCTIONALIZATION OF VIRAL CAPSIDS 299 Divya Agrawal and Christian P. R. Hackenberger 10 CYCLODEXTRINS–METAL HYBRIDS 349 Maxime Guitet, Mickaël Ménand, and Matthieu Sollogoub 11 POST-FUNCTIONALIZATION OF POLYMERS VIA ORTHOGONAL LIGATION CHEMISTRY 395 Anja S. Goldmann, M. Glassner, Andrew J. Inglis, and Christopher Barner-Kowollik 12 POLYMER–PROTEIN/PEPTIDE BIOCONJUGATES 466 Paul Wilson, Julien Nicolas, and David M. Haddleton 13 HYBRID MATERIALS BUILT FROM (PHOSPHORUS) DENDRIMERS 503 Anne-Marie Caminade, Beatrice Delavaux-Nicot, and Jean-Pierre Majoral Index

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Book SynopsisEmerging Nanoelectronic Devices focuses on the future direction of semiconductor and emerging nanoscale device technology.Table of ContentsPreface xix List of Contributors xxi Acronyms xxiii PART ONE INTRODUCTION 1 1 The Nanoelectronics Roadmap 3 James Hutchby 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Technology Scaling: Impact and Issues 4 1.3 Technology Scaling: Scaling Limits of Charge-based Devices 4 1.4 The International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors 6 1.5 ITRS Emerging Research Devices International Technology Working Group 7 1.6 Guiding Performance Criteria 8 1.7 Selection of Nanodevices as Technology Entries 13 1.8 Perspectives 13 References 14 2 What Constitutes a Nanoswitch? A Perspective 15 Supriyo Datta, Vinh Quang Diep, and Behtash Behin-Aein 2.1 The Search for a Better Switch 15 2.2 Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Switch: Why it Shows Gain 17 2.3 Switch Based on Magnetic Tunnel Junctions: Would it Show Gain? 20 2.4 Giant Spin Hall Effect: A Route to Gain 23 2.5 Other Possibilities for Switches with Gain 27 2.6 What do Alternative Switches Have to Offer? 29 2.7 Perspective 32 2.8 Summary 32 Acknowledgments 32 References 33 PART TWO NANOELECTRONIC MEMORIES 35 3 Memory Technologies: Status and Perspectives 37 Victor V. Zhirnov and Matthew J. Marinella 3.1 Introduction: Baseline Memory Technologies 37 3.2 Essential Physics of Charge-based Memory 38 3.3 Dynamic Random Access Memory 39 3.4 Flash Memory 43 3.5 Static Random Access Memory 49 3.6 Summary and Perspective 52 Appendix: Memory Array Interconnects 52 Acknowledgments 54 References 54 4 Spin Transfer Torque Random Access Memory 56 Jian-Ping Wang, Mahdi Jamali, Angeline Klemm, and Hao Meng 4.1 Chapter Overview 56 4.2 Spin Transfer Torque 57 4.3 STT-RAM Operation 60 4.4 STT-RAM with Perpendicular Anisotropy 63 4.5 Stack and Material Engineering for Jc Reduction 66 4.6 Ultra-Fast Switching of MTJs 71 4.7 Spin–Orbit Torques for Memory Application 72 4.8 Current Demonstrations for STT-RAM 73 4.9 Summary and Perspectives 73 References 74 5 Phase Change Memory 78 Rakesh Jeyasingh, Ethan C. Ahn, S. Burc Eryilmaz, Scott Fong, and H.-S. Philip Wong 5.1 Introduction 78 5.2 Device Operation 79 5.3 Material Properties 80 5.4 Device and Material Scaling to the Nanometer Size 88 5.5 Multi-Bit Operation and 3D Integration 93 5.6 Applications 97 5.7 Future Outlook 100 5.8 Summary 103 Acknowledgments 103 References 103 6 Ferroelectric FET Memory 110 Ken Takeuchi and An Chen 6.1 Introduction 110 6.2 Ferroelectric FET for Flash Memory Application 111 6.3 Ferroelectric FET for SRAM Application 115 6.4 System Consideration: SSD System with Fe-NAND Flash Memory 118 6.5 Perspectives and Summary 119 References 120 7 Nano-Electro-Mechanical (NEM) Memory Devices 123 Adrian M. Ionescu 7.1 Introduction and Rationale for a Memory Based on NEM Switch 123 7.2 NEM Relay and Capacitor Memories 126 7.3 NEM-FET Memory 130 7.4 Carbon-based NEM Memories 132 7.5 Opportunities and Challenges for NEM Memories 133 References 135 8 Redox-based Resistive Memory 137 Stephan Menzel, Eike Linn, and Rainer Waser 8.1 Introduction 137 8.2 Physical Fundamentals of Redox Memories 139 8.3 Electrochemical Metallization Memory Cells 144 8.4 Valence Change Memory Cells 149 8.5 Performance 154 8.6 Summary 158 References 158 9 Electronic Effect Resistive Switching Memories 162 An Chen 9.1 Introduction 162 9.2 Charge Injection and Trapping 164 9.3 Mott Transition 167 9.4 Ferroelectric Resistive Switching 170 9.5 Perspectives 173 9.6 Summary 176 References 176 10 Macromolecular Memory 181 Benjamin F. Bory and Stefan C.J. Meskers 10.1 Chapter Overview 181 10.2 Macromolecules 181 10.3 Elementary Physical Chemistry of Macromolecular Memory 184 10.4 Classes of Macromolecular Memory Materials and Their Performance 187 10.5 Perspectives 190 10.6 Summary 190 Acknowledgments 190 References 191 11 Molecular Transistors 194 Mark A. Reed, Hyunwook Song, and Takhee Lee 11.1 Introduction 194 11.2 Experimental Approaches 194 11.3 Molecular Transistors 213 11.4 Molecular Design 218 11.5 Perspectives 222 Acknowledgments 223 References 223 12 Memory Select Devices 227 An Chen 12.1 Introduction 227 12.2 Crossbar Array and Memory Select Devices 227 12.3 Memory Select Device Options 230 12.4 Challenges of Memory Select Devices 241 12.5 Summary 242 References 242 13 Emerging Memory Devices: Assessment and Benchmarking 246 Matthew J. Marinella and Victor V. Zhirnov 13.1 Introduction 246 13.2 Common Emerging Memory Terminology and Metrics 248 13.3 Redox RAM 249 13.4 Emerging Ferroelectric Memories 254 13.5 Mott Memory 258 13.6 Macromolecular Memory 259 13.7 Carbon-based Resistive Switching Memory 260 13.8 Molecular Memory 262 13.9 Assessment and Benchmarking 263 13.10 Summary and Conclusions 271 Acknowledgments 271 References 271 PART THREE NANOELECTRONIC LOGIC AND INFORMATION PROCESSING 277 14 Re-Invention of FET 279 Toshiro Hiramoto 14.1 Introduction 279 14.2 Historical and Future Trend of MOSFETs 279 14.3 Near-term Solutions 282 14.4 Long-term Solutions 285 14.5 Summary 295 References 296 15 Graphene Electronics 298 Frank Schwierz 15.1 Introduction 298 15.2 Properties of Graphene 300 15.3 Graphene MOSFETs for Mainstream Logic and RF Applications 303 15.4 Graphene MOSFETs for Nonmainstream Applications 308 15.5 Graphene NonMOSFET Transistors 309 15.6 Perspectives 310 Acknowledgment 311 References 311 16 Carbon Nanotube Electronics 315 Aaron D. Franklin 16.1 Carbon Nanotubes – The Ideal Transistor Channel 315 16.2 Operation of the CNTFET 319 16.3 Important Aspects of CNTFETs 320 16.4 Scaling CNTFETs to the Sub-10 Nanometer Regime 324 16.5 Material Considerations 327 16.6 Perspective 329 16.7 Conclusion 331 References 331 17 Spintronics 336 Alexander Khitun 17.1 Introduction 336 17.2 Spin Transistors 337 17.3 Magnetic Logic Circuits 348 17.4 Summary 364 References 365 18 NEMS Switch Technology 370 Louis Hutin and Tsu-Jae King Liu 18.1 Electromechanical Switches for Digital Logic 370 18.2 Actuation Mechanisms 373 18.3 Electrostatic Switch Designs 379 18.4 Reliability and Scalability 383 References 386 19 Atomic Switch 390 Tsuyoshi Hasegawa and Masakazu Aono 19.1 Chapter Overview 390 19.2 Historical Background of the Atomic Switch 390 19.3 Fundamentals of Atomic Switches 391 19.4 Various Atomic Switches 395 19.5 Perspectives 401 References 402 20 ITRS Assessment and Benchmarking of Emerging Logic Devices 405 Shamik Das 20.1 Introduction 405 20.2 Overview of the ITRS Roadmap for Emerging Research Logic Devices 406 20.3 Recent Results for Selected Emerging Devices 407 20.4 Perspective 412 20.5 Summary 413 Acknowledgments 413 References 413 PART FOUR CONCEPTS FOR EMERGING ARCHITECTURES 417 21 Nanomagnet Logic: A Magnetic Implementation of Quantum-dot Cellular Automata 419 Michael T. Niemier, György Csaba, and Wolfgang Porod 21.1 Introduction 419 21.2 Technology Background 420 21.3 NML Circuit Design Based on Conventional, Boolean Logic Gates 423 21.4 Alternative Circuit Design Techniques and Architectures 432 21.5 Retrospective, Future Challenges, and Future Research Directions 437 References 439 22 Explorations in Morphic Architectures 443 Tetsuya Asai and Ferdinand Peper 22.1 Introduction 443 22.2 Neuromorphic Architectures 443 22.3 Cellular Automata Architectures 447 22.4 Taxonomy of Computational Ability of Architectures 450 22.5 Summary 452 References 452 23 Design Considerations for a Computational Architecture of Human Cognition 456 Narayan Srinivasa 23.1 Introduction 456 23.2 Features of Biological Computation 457 23.3 Evolution of Behavior as a Basis for Cognitive Architecture Design 460 23.4 Considerations for a Cognitive Architecture 460 23.5 Emergent Cognition 463 23.6 Perspectives 463 References 464 24 Alternative Architectures for NonBoolean Information Processing Systems 467 Yan Fang, Steven P. Levitan, Donald M. Chiarulli, and Denver H. Dash 24.1 Introduction 467 24.2 Hierarchical Associative Memory Models 475 24.3 N-Tree Model 484 24.4 Summary and Conclusion 494 Acknowledgments 496 References 496 25 Storage Class Memory 498 Geoffrey W. Burr and Paul Franzon 25.1 Introduction 498 25.2 Traditional Storage: HDD and Flash Solid-state Drives 499 25.3 What is Storage Class Memory? 499 25.4 Target Specifications for SCM 501 25.5 Device Candidates for SCM 502 25.6 Architectural Issues in SCM 504 25.7 Conclusions 508 References 509 PART FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND OUTLOOK FOR NANOELECTRONIC DEVICES 511 26 Outlook for Nanoelectronic Devices 513 An Chen, James Hutchby, Victor V. Zhirnov, and George Bourianoff 26.1 Introduction 513 26.2 Quantitative Logic Benchmarking for Beyond CMOS Technologies 514 26.3 Survey-based Critical Assessment of Emerging Devices 518 26.4 Retrospective Assessment of ERD Tracked Technologies 526 References 528 Index 529

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Book SynopsisNanomaterial Characterization Providing various properties of nanomaterials and the various methods available for their characterization Over the course of the last few decades, research activity on nanomaterials has gained considerable press coverage. The use of nanomaterials has meant that consumer products can be made lighter, stronger, esthetically more pleasing, and less expensive. The significant role of nanomaterials in improving the quality of life is clear, resulting in faster computers, cleaner energy production, target-driven pharmaceuticals, and better construction materials. It is not surprising, therefore, that nanomaterial research has really taken off, spanning across different scientific disciplines from material science to nanotoxicology. A critical part of any nanomaterial research, however, is the need to characterize physicochemical properties of the nanomaterials, which is not a trivial matter. Nanomaterial Characterization: An IntroduTrade Review"For those actively involved in the nanosafety and other relevant research fields involving nanomaterials, as well as those new to the field, this book represents an excellent reference point and source of knowledge." (Andy Booth 2016)Table of ContentsList of Contributors xv Editor’s Preface xix 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Overview 1 1.2 Properties Unique to Nanomaterials 3 1.3 Terminology 4 1.3.1 Nanomaterials 4 1.3.2 Physicochemical Properties 7 1.4 Measurement of Good Practice 8 1.4.1 Method Validation 8 1.4.2 Standard Documents 13 1.5 Typical Methods 16 1.5.1 Sampling 16 1.5.2 Dispersion 19 1.6 Potential Errors Due to Chosen Methods 20 1.7 Summary 20 Acknowledgments 21 References 21 2 Nanomaterial Syntheses 25 2.1 Introduction 25 2.2 Bottom–Up Approach 26 2.2.1 Arc-Discharge 26 2.2.2 Inert-Gas Condensation 26 2.2.3 Flame Synthesis 27 2.2.4 Vapor-Phase Deposition 27 2.2.5 Colloidal Synthesis 27 2.2.6 Biologically synthesized nanomaterials 28 2.2.7 Microemulsion Synthesis 28 2.2.8 Sol–Gel Method 29 2.3 Synthesis: Top–Down Approach 29 2.3.1 Mechanical Milling 29 2.3.2 Laser Ablation 30 2.4 Bottom–Up and Top–Down: Lithography 30 2.5 Bottom–Up or Top–Down? Case Example: Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) 30 2.6 Particle Growth: Theoretical Considerations 32 2.6.1 Nucleation 32 2.6.2 Particle Growth and Growth Kinetics 33 2.6.2.1 Diffusion-Limited Growth 33 2.6.2.2 Ostwald Ripening 34 2.7 Case Study: Microreactor for the Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles 34 2.7.1 Introduction 34 2.7.2 Method 36 2.7.2.1 Materials 36 2.7.2.2 Protocol: Nanoparticles Batch Synthesis 37 2.7.2.3 Protocol: Nanoparticle Synthesis via Continuous Flow Microfluidics 37 2.7.2.4 Protocol: Nanoparticles Synthesis via Droplet-Based Microfluidics 38 2.7.2.5 Protocol: Dynamic Light Scattering 38 2.7.3 Results Interpretation and Conclusion 39 2.8 Summary 42 Acknowledgments 43 References 43 3 Reference Nanomaterials 49 3.1 Definition, Development, and Application Fields 49 3.2 Case Studies 50 3.2.1 Silica Nanomaterial as Potential Reference Material to Establish Possible Size Effects on Mechanical Properties 50 3.2.1.1 Introduction 50 3.2.1.2 Findings So Far 53 3.2.2 Silica Nanomaterial as Potential Reference Material in Nanotoxicology 55 3.3 Summary 57 Acknowledgments 58 References 58 4 Particle Number Size Distribution 63 4.1 Introduction 63 4.2 Measuring Methods 65 4.2.1 Particle Tracking Analysis 65 4.2.2 Resistive Pulse Sensing 67 4.2.3 Single Particle Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry 69 4.2.4 Electron Microscopy 71 4.2.5 Atomic Force Microscopy 73 4.3 Summary of Capabilities of the Counting Techniques 74 4.4 Experimental Case Study 74 4.4.1 Introduction 74 4.4.2 Method 76 4.4.3 Results and Interpretation 76 4.4.4 Conclusion 77 4.5 Summary 78 References 78 5 Solubility Part 1: Overview 81 5.1 Introduction 82 5.2 Separation Methods 84 5.2.1 Filtration, Centrifugation, Dialysis, and Ultrafiltration 84 5.2.2 Ion Exchange 85 5.2.3 High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Field Flow Fractionation 87 5.3 Quantification Methods: Free Ions (And Labile Fractions) 90 5.3.1 Electrochemical Methods 90 5.3.2 Colorimetric Methods 93 5.4 Quantification Methods to Measure Total Dissolved Species 94 5.4.1 Indirect Measurements 94 5.4.2 Direct Measurements 95 5.5 Theoretical Modeling Using Speciation Software 96 5.6 Which Method? 97 5.7 Case Study: Miniaturized Capillary Electrophoresis with Conductivity Detection to Determine Nanomaterial Solubility 99 5.7.1 Introduction 99 5.7.2 Method 100 5.7.2.1 Materials 100 5.7.2.2 Dispersion Protocol 100 5.7.2.3 Instrumentation: CE-Conductivity Device 100 5.7.2.4 CE-Conductivity Microchip: Measurement Protocol 101 5.7.2.5 Protocol: To Assess the Feasibility of Measuring the Zn2+ (from ZnO Nanomaterial) Signal above the Fish Medium Background 102 5.7.2.6 Protocol: To Assess Data Variability between Different Microchips 102 5.7.3 Results and Interpretation 103 5.7.3.1 Study 1: Assessing Feasibility of the CE-Conductivity Microchip to Detect Free Zn2+ Arising from Dispersion of ZnO in Fish Medium 103 5.7.3.2 Study 2: Assessing Performance of Microchips Using Reference Test Material 103 5.7.4 Conclusion 105 5.8 Summary 105 Acknowledgments 105 References 106 6 Solubility Part 2: Colorimetry 117 6.1 Introduction 117 6.2 Materials and Method 119 6.2.1 Materials 119 6.2.2 Mandatory Protocol: NanoGenotox Dispersion for Nanomaterials 119 6.2.3 Mandatory Protocol: Simulated In Vitro Digestion Model 120 6.2.4 Colorimetry Analysis 121 6.2.5 SEM Analysis 122 6.3 Results and Interpretation 123 6.4 Conclusion 127 Acknowledgments 128 A6. 1 Materials and Method 128 A6.1.1 Materials 128 A6.1.2 Mandatory Protocol: Ultrasonic Probe Calibration 128 A6.1.3 Mandatory Protocol: Benchmarking of SiO2 (NM 200) 129 A6.1.4 Mandatory Protocol: Preliminary Characterization of ZnO (NM 110) 129 A6.1.5 Mandatory Protocol: Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) 130 A6. 2 Results and Interpretation 130 A6.2.1 Probe Sonication 130 A6.2.2 Benchmarking with SiO2 (NM 200) 130 A6.2.3 NM 110: Characterizing Batch Dispersions ZnO (NM 110) 131 References 131 7 Surface Area 133 7.1 Introduction 133 7.2 Measurement Methods: Overview 134 7.3 Case Study: Evaluating Powder Homogeneity Using NMR Versus Bet 140 7.3.1 Background: NMR for Surface Area Measurements 141 7.3.2 Method 142 7.3.2.1 Materials 142 7.3.2.2 Sample Preparation for NMR 142 7.3.2.3 Protocol: NMR Analysis 142 7.3.2.4 BET Protocol 143 7.3.3 Results and Interpretation 143 7.3.4 Conclusion 145 7.4 Summary 145 Acknowledgments 145 References 149 8 Surface Chemistry 153 8.1 Introduction 153 8.2 Measurement Challenges 155 8.3 Analytical Techniques 157 8.3.1 Electron Spectroscopies 158 8.3.1.1 X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) 158 8.3.1.2 Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) 159 8.3.2 Incident Ion Techniques 160 8.3.2.1 Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) 160 8.3.2.2 Low- and Medium-Energy Ion Scattering (LEIS and MEIS) 160 8.3.3 Scanning Probe Microscopies 161 8.3.4 Optical Techniques 161 8.3.5 Other Techniques 162 8.4 Case Studies 163 8.4.1 Part I: Surface Characterization of Biomolecule-Coated Nanoparticles 163 8.4.2 Part II: Surface Characterization of Commercial Metal-Oxide Nanomaterials by TOF-SIMS 169 8.4.2.1 Effect of Sample Topography 171 8.4.2.2 Chemical Analysis of Nanopowders 171 8.5 Summary 174 References 174 9 Mechanical Tribological Properties and Surface Characteristics of Nanotextured Surfaces 179 9.1 Introduction 179 9.2 Fabricating Nanotextured Surfaces 181 9.2.1 Plasma Treatment Processes 181 9.2.2 Randomly Nanotextured Surfaces by Plasma Etching 182 9.2.3 Ordered Hierarchical Nanotextured by Plasma Etching 185 9.2.4 Carbon Nanotube Forests by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) 185 9.3 Mechanical Property Characterization 187 9.3.1 Nanoindentation Testing 187 9.3.2 Tribological Characterization by Nanoscratching 190 9.4 Case Study: Nanoscratch Tests to Characterize Mechanical Stability of PS/PMMA Surfaces 191 9.4.1 Method 191 9.4.2 Results and Discussion 192 9.5 Case Study: Structural Integrity of Multiwalled CNT Forest 194 9.6 Case Study: Mechanical Characterization of Plasma-Treated Polylactic Acid (PLA) for Packaging Applications 197 9.7 Conclusions 201 Acknowledgments 202 References 202 10 Methods for Testing Dustiness 209 10.1 Introduction 209 10.2 Cen Test Methods (Under Consideration) 213 10.2.1 The EN 15051 Rotating Drum (RD) Method 213 10.2.2 The EN 15051 Continuous Drop (CD) Method 215 10.2.3 The Small Rotating Drum (SRD) Method 217 10.2.4 The Vortex Shaker (VS) Method 219 10.2.5 Dustiness Test: Comparison of Methods 223 10.3 Case Studies: Application of Dustiness Data 225 10.4 Summary 226 Acknowledgments 227 References 227 11 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy for Nanofunctionality Characterization 231 11.1 Introduction 231 11.2 Extreme Field STM: a Brief History 234 11.3 STM/STS for the Extraction of Surface Local Density of States (LDOS): Theoretical Background 234 11.4 Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy (STS) at Low Temperatures: Background 238 11.5 STM Instrumentation at Extreme Conditions: Specification Requirements and Design 239 11.6 STM/STS Imaging Under Extreme Environments: a Review on Applications 242 11.6.1 Atomic-Scale STM Imaging 242 11.6.2 Interference of Low-Dimensional Electron Waves 244 11.6.3 Interesting Phenomena Related to High-Magnetic Fields 246 11.7 Summary and Future Outlook 248 Acknowledgments 248 References 249 12 Biological Characterization of Nanomaterials 253 12.1 Introduction 253 12.1.1 Importance of Nanomaterial Characterization 253 12.1.2 Extrinsic NMs Characterization 254 12.1.3 The Proposal for Measuring “extrinsic” Properties 255 12.2 Measurement Methods 255 12.2.1 Review of Existing Approaches 255 12.2.2 Introducing Acetylcholinesterase as a Model Biosensor Protein 256 12.3 Experimental Case Study 257 12.3.1 Introduction 257 12.3.2 Method: Assay of AChE Activity 258 12.3.3 Results and Discussion 260 12.3.4 Conclusions 262 12.4 Summary 263 Acknowledgments 263 References 263 13 Visualization of Multidimensional Data for Nanomaterial Characterization 269 13.1 Introduction 269 13.2 Case Study: Structure–Activity Relationship (SAR) Analysis of Nanoparticle Toxicity 271 13.2.1 Introduction 271 13.2.2 Parallel Coordinates: Background 273 13.2.3 Case Study Data 274 13.2.4 Method 276 13.2.5 Results and Interpretation 277 13.2.5.1 Analysis of the 14 Dry Powder Samples Using BET and DTT Data Only 277 13.2.5.2 Analysis of the Structural Properties of Zinc Oxide (N14) and Nickel Oxide (N12) (Excluding BET and DTT Data) 278 13.2.5.3 Metal-Content-Only Analysis of the 18 Samples Excluding Structural Descriptors 279 13.2.5.4 Analysis of the Structural Properties of Nanotubes (N3) 281 13.2.5.5 Analysis of the Structural Properties of Aminated Beads (N6) (Excluding BET and DTT Data) 281 13.2.6 Conclusion 283 13.3 Summary 283 References 284 Index 287

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Book SynopsisThis issue contains 9 papers from The American Ceramic Society's 40th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 24-29, 2016. This issue includes papers presented in the 10th International Symposium on Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials and Systems (Symposium 8), Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies (Focused Session 4), and Field Assisted Sintering (Focused Session 5).Table of ContentsPreface vii Introduction ix FIELD ASSISTED SINTERING Flash Sintering of Alumina and Its Microstructural Evolution 3Mattia Biesuz and Vincenzo M. Sglavo Enhancements on FAST Sintering Systems Promote Transfer from the Lab to Industrial Applications 11J. Hennicke, T. Kessel, and J. Raethel Combining Flash Sintering/Sinterforging with Hybrid FAST/SPS Technology for Oxide and Non-Oxide Materials 21J. Hennicke, T. Kessel, and J. Raethel Low Temperature Fabrication of Transparent Magnesium Aluiminate Spinel by High Pressure Spark Plasma Sintering 27M. Sokol, S. Kalabukhov, and N. Frage ADVANCED PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING Defect Control of SiC Polycrystalline Fiber Aiming for Higher Strength 39Toshihiro Ishikawa and Hiroshi Oda TEM Analysis of Interfaces in Diffusion-Bonded Silicon Carbide Ceramics Joined Using Metallic Interlayers 49T. Ozaki, Y. Hasegawa, H. Tsuda, S. Mori, M. C. Halbig, M. Singh, and R. Asthana Micro-Computed Tomography Characterization of Isotropic Filler Distribution in Magnetorheological Elastomeric Composites 57Sneha Samal, Jarmil Vlach, Marcela Kolinova, and Pavel Kavan ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Development of Advanced Ceramic Fuel Cells Using Additive Manufacturing Technology (I): Design and Modeling 73Yanhai Du, Aliaa Maar, and Kai Zhao Rapid Manufacturing of Ceramic Parts 81Wang Xiufeng, Wang Jia, Fan Xiaopu, Yu Chenglong, Jiang Hongtao, Yang Yang, Li Hui, Cao Xinqiang, and Zhang Juanjuan ADVANCED MATERIALS AND INNOVATIVE PROCESSING IDEAS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL ROOT TECHNOLOGY Nano Technology in Development of Functional Coatings 91A.S. Khanna, Shalini Dolai, and Karanveer Aneja Tailoring the Functional Properties of Niobium Carbide 101Mathias Woydt, Hardy Mohrbacher, Jef Vleugels, and Shuigen Huang Author Index 115

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Book SynopsisIn this book, we have summarized recent progresses due to novel nanomaterials for sustainable water resources. Book provides a summary of the state of the art knowledge to scientists, engineers and policy makers, about recent developments due to nanotechnology for sustainable water resources arena. The advances in sustainable water resources technologies in the context of modern society's interests will be considered preferably which allow to identify grand challenges and directions for future research. The book contributors have been selected from all over the world and the essential functions of the nanotechnologies have presented rather than their anticipated applications. Moreover, up to date knowledge on economy, toxicity and regulation related to nanotechnology are presented in detail. In the end, role of nanotechnology for green and sustainable future has also been briefly debated.Table of ContentsPreface xix Part I Nanotechnology for Natural Resources 1 Application of Nanotechnology in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Other Domains of Environmental Engineering Science –A Broad Scientific Perspective and Critical Review 3SukanchanPalit 1.1 Introduction 4 1.2 The Vision of the Study 5 1.3 The Need and the Rationale of the Study 6 1.4 The Scope of the Study 7 1.5 Environmental Sustainability, the Vision to Move Forward and the Immense Challenges 7 1.6 Water and Wastewater Treatment – The Scientific Doctrine and Immense Scientific Cognizance 7 1.6.1 Nanotechnology and Drinking Water Treatment 8 1.6.2 Nanotechnology and Industrial Wastewater Treatment 8 1.7 The Scientific Vision of Membrane Science 9 1.7.1 Classification of Membrane Separation Processes 9 1.7.2 A Review of Water Treatment Membrane Technologies 9 1.8 Recent Scientific Endeavour in the Field of Membrane Separation Processes 11 1.9 Recent Scientific Pursuit in the Field of Application of Nanotechnology in Water Treatment 11 1.10 Scientific Motivation and Objectives in Application of Nanotechnology in Wastewater Treatment 15 1.11 Desalination and the Future of Human Society 16 1.11.1 Recent Scientific Endeavour in the Field of Desalination Procedure 16 1.11.2 Scientific Motivation and Objectives in Desalination Science 18 1.12 NanofiltrationTechnologies, the Future of Reverse Osmosis and the Scientific Vision of Global Water Issues 19 1.13 Recent Advances in Membrane Science and Technology in Seawater Desalination 19 1.14 Recent Scientific Endeavour in the Field of Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Forward Osmosis and Other Branches of Membrane Science 20 1.14.1 Scientific Motivation and Technological Objectives in the Field of Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis and the Innovative World of Forward Osmosis 21 1.15 Current and Potential Applications for Water and Wastewater Treatment 22 1.15.1 Vision of Adsorption Techniques 22 1.15.2 Potential Application in Water Treatment 22 1.15.3 The Avenues of Membranes and Membrane Processes 23 1.15.4 The Science of Disinfection and Microbial Control 23 1.15.5 Potential Applications in Water Treatment 24 1.16 Water Treatment Membrane Technologies 24 1.17 Non-Traditional Advanced Oxidation Techniques and its Wide Vision 25 1.17.1 Ozonation Technique and its Broad Application in Environmental Engineering Science 25 1.17.2 Scientific Motivation and Objectives in Ozonation Technique 26 1.18 Scientific Cognizance, Scientific Vision and the Future Avenues of Nanotechnology 26 1.18.1 The True Challenge and Vision of Industrial Wastewater Treatment 26 1.19 Advanced Oxidation Processes, Non-Traditional Environmental Engineering Techniques and its Vision for the Future 27 1.19.1 Scientific Research Endeavour in the Field of Advanced Oxidation Processes 27 1.20 Environmental Sustainability, the Futuristic Technologies and the Wide Vision of Nanotechnology 30 1.20.1 Vision of Science, Avenues of Nanotechnology and the Future of Industrial Pollution Control 30 1.20.2 Technological Validation, the Science of Industrial Wastewater Treatment and the Vision Towards Future 31 1.21 Integrated Water Quality Management System and Global Water Issues 31 1.21.1 Groundwater Remediation and Global Water Initiatives 31 1.21.2 Arsenic Groundwater Remediation, the Future of Environmental Engineering Science and the Vision for the Future 32 1.21.3 Scientific Motivation and Objectives in the Field of Arsenic Groundwater Remediation 32 1.21.4 Vision of Application of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Tackling Global Groundwater Quality Issues 33 1.21.5 Heavy Metal Groundwater Contamination and Solutions 33 1.21.6 Arsenic Groundwater Contamination and Vision for the Future 34 1.22 Integrated Groundwater Quality Management System and the Vision for the Future 34 1.23 Membrane Science and Wastewater Reclamation 34 1.24 Future of Groundwater Heavy Metal Remediation and Application of Nanotechnology 35 1.25 Future Research and Development Initiatives in the Field of Nanotechnology Applications in Wastewater Treatment 36 1.26 Futuristic Vision, the World of Scientific Validation and the Scientific Avenues for the Future 36 1.27 Future Research and Development Needs 37 1.28 Conclusions 37 References 37 2 Nanotechnology Solutions for Public Water Challenges 41Ankita Dhillon and Dinesh Kumar 2.1 Introduction 42 2.2 Application of Nanotechnology in Water and Wastewater Treatment 44 2.2.1 Photocatalysis 45 2.2.2 Nanofiltration 49 2.2.3 Nanosorbents 53 2.3 Effects of Nanotechnology 57 2.4 Conclusions 58 Acknowledgements 59 References 59 3 Nanotechnology: An Emerging Field for Sustainable Water Resources 73Pradeep Pratap Singh and Ambika 3.1 Introduction 73 3.2 Classification of Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment 74 3.2.1 Nanoadsorbents 74 3.2.2 Nanocatalysts 75 3.2.3 Nanomembranes 75 3.3 Synthesis of Nanomaterials 77 3.3.1 Conventional Approach for the Production of NPs 77 3.3.2 Precipitation of Nanoparticles 77 3.3.3 Nanoparticles from Emulsions 77 3.3.4 Green Approach for the Synthesis of Nanoparticles 78 3.4 Application of Nanotechnology in Wastewater Treatment 78 3.4.1 Nanoadsorbents 78 3.4.2 Nanocatalysts 81 3.4.3 Nanomembranes 86 3.4.4 Miscellaneous Nanomaterials 88 3.5 Risk of Nanotechnology 89 3.6 Conclusions 89 References 90 4 Removal of Hazardous Contaminants from Water or Wastewater Using Polymer Nanocomposites Materials 103Felycia Edi Soetaredjo, Suryadi Ismadji, Kuncoro Foe and Gladdy L. Woworuntu 4.1 Introduction 103 4.2 Adsorption of Heavy Metals 104 4.3 Adsorption of Dyes 106 4.4 Adsorption of Antibiotics and Other Organic Contaminants 111 4.5 Processing of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites as Adsorbents 113 4.5.1 Exfoliation Adsorption 113 4.5.2 Melt Intercalation 114 4.5.3 Template Synthesis 115 4.5.4 In-Situ Polymerization 115 4.6 Clay–Polymer Nanocomposites 116 4.7 Carbon Nanotube Polymer Nanocomposites 119 4.8 Magnetic Polymer Nanocomposites 119 4.9 Adsorption Equilibrium Studies 120 4.9.1 Langmuir Isotherm 120 4.9.2 Freundlich Isotherm 126 4.9.3 Dubinin Radushkevich 126 4.9.4 Temkin Adsorption Equation 128 4.9.5 Sips Isotherm Equation 129 4.9.6 Toth Adsorption Equation 130 4.10 Adsorption Kinetic Studies 130 4.11 Summary 132 Acknowledgment 133 References 133 5 Sustainable Nanocarbons as Potential Sensor for Safe Water 141Kumud Malika Tripathi, Anupriya Singh, Yusik Myung, TaeYoung Kim, and Sumit Kumar Sonkar 5.1 Introduction 141 5.2 Recent Advancement in Sustainable Nanocarbons 144 5.3 Sustainable Nanocarbons for Safe Water 149 5.3.1 Sensing of Toxic Metal Ions 150 5.3.2 Sensing of Inorganic Pollutants 156 5.3.3 Sensing of Organic Pollutants 161 5.3.4 Sensing of Nanomaterials 165 5.3.5 Sensing of Byproducts 166 5.4 Concluding Remarks and Future Trend 166 Acknowledgment 167 References 167 Part 2 Nanosensors as Tools for Water Resources 6 Nanosensors as Tools for Water Resources 179Ephraim Vunain and A. K. Mishra 6.1 Introduction 180 6.1.1 Water Resources Contamination Due to Heavy Metals 181 6.1.2 Water Resources Contamination Due to Nutrients 182 6.2 Contaminant Monitoring Procedures 183 6.2.1 Electrochemical-Based Sensors 184 6.2.2 Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)-Based Sensors 188 6.2.3 Biosensors 189 6.2.4 Nanoparticles- and Nanocomposites-Based Sensors 189 6.3 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 190 References 191 7 Emerging Nanosensing Strategies for Heavy Metal Detection 199S. Varun and S.C.G. Kiruba Daniel 7.1 Introduction 199 7.2 Recent Trends in Nanosensing Strategies: An Overview 201 7.2.1 Nanosensors Based on Biosensing Principle 201 7.2.2 Nanoparticle-Mediated Electrodes 208 7.2.3 Interference Sensing: A New Paradigm 213 7.3 Microfluidic Nanotechnology: Emerging Platform for Sensing 214 7.3.1 Microfluidic Sensors 214 7.3.2 Paper-Based Microfluidic Sensors 214 7.4 Summary and Outlook 220 Acknowledgement 220 References 220 8 Capture of Water Contaminants by a New Generation of Sorbents Based on Graphene and Related Materials 227Ana L. Cukierman and Pablo R. Bonelli 8.1 Introduction 228 8.2 Characterization of Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Magnetic Properties of Graphene-Based Materials 229 8.3 Removal of Inorganic and Water-Soluble Organic Contaminants with Graphene-Based Sorbents 231 8.3.1 Removal of Inorganic Contaminants: Heavy Metal and Nonmetal Ions 232 8.3.2 Removal of Water-Soluble Organic Contaminants: Dyes and Pharmaceuticals 241 8.4 Cleanup of Oil Spills and Other Water-Insoluble Organic Contaminants 255 8.5 Summary and Outlook 267 Acknowledgment 268 References 269 9 Design and Analysis of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Removal of Environmental Contaminants 277Yoshitaka Fujimoto 9.1 Introduction 277 9.2 Methodology 278 9.2.1 First Principles Total Energy Calculation 278 9.2.2 Formation Energy 279 9.2.3 Adsorption Energy 280 9.2.4 Charge Density Difference 280 9.2.5 Work Function 280 9.2.6 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Image 280 9.2.7 Computational Details 281 9.3 Substitutionally Doped Graphene Bilayer 281 9.3.1 Structure 281 9.3.2 Energetics 282 9.3.3 Energy Band Structure 284 9.3.4 Work Function 285 9.3.5 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Image 285 9.4 Gas Adsorption Effect 287 9.4.1 Structure and Energetics 287 9.4.2 Energy-Band Structures and Electron States 289 9.4.3 Total Charge Density 291 9.4.4 Work Function 293 9.4.5 Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy Image 294 9.5 Conclusions 295 Acknowledgment 295 References 296 10 Nanosensors: From Chemical to Green Synthesis for Wastewater Remediation 301Priyanka Joshi and Dinesh Kumar 10.1 Introduction 302 10.2 Synthesis of Nanomaterials 303 10.2.1 Physical Methods 303 10.2.2 Chemical Method 305 10.3 Biological Methods 309 10.3.1 Biomolecule 309 10.3.2 Microorganism 310 10.3.3 Plant Materials 311 10.4 Application of Nanoparticles 311 10.5 Conclusions and Future Prospects 315 Acknowledgment 316 References 316 11 As-Prepared Carbon Nanotubes for Water Purification: Pollutant Removal and Magnetic Separation 329Jie Ma, Yao Ma and Fei Yu 11.1 Introduction 330 11.2 Experimental Method 331 11.2.1 Materials 331 11.2.2 Preparation of Magnetic Carbon Nanotube 331 11.2.3 Batch Adsorption Experiments 333 11.2.4 Characterization Method 335 11.3 Removal of Dye from Aqueous Solution by NaClO-Modified Magnetic Carbon Nanotube 336 11.3.1 Characterization of Adsorbents 336 11.3.2 Adsorption Properties 340 11.4 Removal of Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene from Aqueous Solution by KOH-Activated Magnetic Carbon Nanotube 343 11.4.1 Characterization of Adsorbents 343 11.4.2 Adsorption Properties 348 11.5 Removal of Organic Pollutants from Aqueous Solution by Chitason-Grafted Magnetic Carbon Nanotube 358 11.5.1 Characterization of Adsorbents 358 11.5.2 Adsorption Properties 359 11.6 Summary and Outlook 367 Reference 367 12 Nanoadsorbents: An Approach Towards Wastewater Treatment 371Rekha Sharma and Dinesh Kumar 12.1 Introduction 372 12.2 Classification of Nanomaterials as Nanoadsorbents 375 12.3 Importance of Nanomaterials in the Preconcentration Process 376 12.4 Properties and Mechanisms of Nanomaterials as Adsorbents 377 12.4.1 Innate Surface Properties 377 12.4.2 External Functionalization 378 12.5 Nanoparticles for Water and Wastewater Remediation 379 12.5.1 Nanoparticles of Metal Oxide 379 12.5.2 Metallic Nanoparticles 380 12.5.3 Magnetic Nanoparticles 381 12.5.4 Carbonaceous Nanomaterials 382 12.5.5 Silicon Nanomaterials 383 12.5.6 Nanofibers (NFs) 384 12.6 Applications in Aqueous Media 384 12.6.1 Nanoparticles 385 12.6.2 Nanostructured Mixed Oxides 387 12.6.3 Carbonaceous Nanomaterials 388 12.6.4 Silicon Nanomaterials 389 12.6.5 Nanofibers (NFs) 391 12.7 Conclusions 391 12.8 Future Scenario 392 Acknowledgment 393 References 393 Part 3 Nano-Separation Techniques for Water Resources 13 Hybrid Clay Mineral for Anionic Dye Removal and Textile Effluent Treatment 409Fadhila Ayari 13.1 Introduction 410 13.2 Experimental 411 13.2.1 Clay Adsorbent 411 13.3 Result and Discussion 413 13.3.1 Characterizations of Collected Clay 413 13.3.2 Characterizations of Hybrid Material 420 13.3.3 Adsorption Studies 436 13.3.4 Application to Natural Effluent 451 13.4 Conclusions 452 References 456 14 Nano-Separation Techniques for Water Resources 461Pashupati Pokharel and Mahesh Joshi 14.1 Current Progress in Nanotechnologies for Water Resources and Wastewater Treatment Processes 462 14.2 Nanomaterials in Nano-Separation Techniques for Water Treatment Process 464 14.3 Biochar-Based Nanocomposites for the Purification of Water Resources and Wastewater 467 14.3.1 Surface Chemistry and Functionalization of Biochar Material 468 14.3.2 Pretreatment of Biomass Using Iron/Ion Oxide, Nanometal Oxide/Hydroxide, and Functional Nanoparticles 468 14.3.3 Post-Treatment of Biochar Using Iron Ion/Oxide, Functional Nanoparticles, Nanometal Oxide/Hydroxide 470 14.3.4 Adsorption of Heavy Metals 470 14.3.5 Interaction of Biochar-Based Nanocomposites with Organic Contaminants 471 14.3.6 Adsorption of Inorganic Contaminants Other than Heavy Metals 472 14.3.7 Adsorption and Instantaneous Degradation of Organic Contaminants 472 14.4 Conclusions 473 References 473 15 Recent Advances in Nanofiltration Membrane Techniques for Separation of Toxic Metals from Wastewater 477Akil Ahmad, David Lokhat, Yang Wang, Mohd Rafatullah 15.1 Introduction 478 15.2 Membrane Technology 480 15.3 Nanofiltration Membrane for Metal Removal/Rejection 483 15.4 Summary and Outlook 492 Acknowledgment 493 References 493 16 Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers for Efficient Removal of Hg2+ from Aqueous Solutions 501Emel Tamahkar, Deniz Turkmen, Semra Akgonullu, Tahira Qureshi and Adil Denizli 16.1 Introduction 502 16.2 Experimental Method 508 16.2.1 Materials 508 16.2.2 Production of BC Nanofibers 508 16.2.3 Preparation of Cibacron Blue F3GA Attached-Bacterial Cellulose (BC–CB) Nanofibers 508 16.2.4 Characterization Studies 509 16.2.5 Batch Adsorption Studies 509 16.2.6 Competitive Adsorption Studies 510 16.2.7 Desorption and Reusability Studies 510 16.3 Results and Discussion 511 16.3.1 Characterization of Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers 511 16.3.2 Effect of pH 512 16.3.3 Effect of Initial Concentration of Hg2+ 512 16.3.4 Competitive Adsorption 515 16.3.5 Regeneration of BC–CB Nanofibers 515 16.4 Conclusions 516 References 518 Part 4 Sustainable Future with Nanotechnology 17 Nanotechnology Based Separation Systems for Sustainable Water Resources 525Susmita Dey Sadhu, Meenakshi Garg and Prem Lata Meena 17.1 Introduction and Background 526 17.2 Nanotechnology in Water Treatment 530 17.3 Nanofiltration—A Membranous Technique 533 17.3.1 What is Filtration? 533 17.3.2 Membrane Filtration Technology 533 17.3.3 Nanofiltration 534 17.3.4 Role of Nanofiltration 535 17.3.5 Different Polymers and Their Membranes in Nanofiltration 536 17.4 Nanoadsorbents 539 17.4.1 Types of Adsorbents 539 17.4.2 Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater 540 17.4.3 Organic Waste Removal 541 17.5 Nanoparticles 547 17.5.1 Dendrimer 548 17.5.2 Metals and Their Oxides 549 17.5.3 Zeolites 550 17.5.4 Carbaneous and Carbon Nanotubes 551 17.6 Recent Researches in Nanoseparation Techniques of Wastewater 552 17.6.1 Graphene from Sugar and its Application in Water Purification 552 17.6.2 Understanding the Degradation Pathway of the Pesticide, Chlorpyrifos by Noble Metal Nanoparticles 552 17.6.3 Measuring and Modelling Adsorption of PAHs to Carbon Nanotubes Over a Six Order of Magnitude Wide Concentration Range 553 17.6.4 “SOS Water” Mobile Water Purifier 553 17.6.5 An Electrochemical Carbon Nanotube Filter for Water Treatment Applications 554 17.6.6 High Speed Water Sterilization System for Developing Countries 554 17.6.7 Metal Nanoparticles on Hierarchical Carbon Structures: New Architecture for Robust Water Purifiers 554 17.7 Conclusions 555 References 555 Index 559

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive reference on fluorescent nanodiamond physical and chemical properties and contemporary applications Fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) have drawn a great deal of attention over the past several years, and their applications and development potential are proving to be manifold and vast. The first and only book of its kind, Fluorescent Nanodiamonds is a comprehensive guide to the basic science and technical information needed to fully understand the fundamentals of FNDs and their potential applications across an array of domains. In demonstrating the importance of FNDs in biological applications, the authors bring together all relevant chemistry, physics, materials science and biology. Nanodiamonds are produced by powerful cataclysmic events such as explosions, volcanic eruptions and meteorite impacts. They also can be created in the lab by high-pressure high-temperature treatment of graphite or detonating an explosive in a reactor vessel. A single imperfection canTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgements xv Part I Basics 1 1 Introduction to Nanotechnology 3 1.1 Nanotechnology: From Large to Small 3 1.1.1 Feynman: Plenty of Room at the Bottom 3 1.1.2 Nanotechnology Today 6 1.1.3 The Bottom‐Up Approach 7 1.2 Nanocarbons: Now and Then 8 1.2.1 Classification 9 1.2.2 Fullerenes 9 1.2.3 Carbon Nanotubes 11 1.2.4 Graphenes 13 References 15 2 Nanodiamonds 19 2.1 Ah, Diamonds, Eternal Beautiful 19 2.2 Diamonds: From Structure to Classification 22 2.2.1 Structure 22 2.2.2 Classification 24 2.3 Diamond Synthesis 26 2.3.1 HPHT 27 2.3.2 CVD 29 2.3.3 Detonation 30 2.4 Nanodiamonds: A Scientist’s Best Friend 30 References 33 3 Color Centers in Diamond 37 3.1 Nitrogen Impurities 37 3.2 Crystal Defects 40 3.3 Vacancy‐Related Color Centers 41 3.3.1 GR1 and ND1 41 3.3.2 NV0 and NV− 44 3.3.3 H3 and N3 46 3.3.4 SiV− 46 3.4 The NV− Center 47 References 50 4 Surface Chemistry of Nanodiamonds 55 4.1 Functionalization 56 4.2 Bioconjugation 61 4.2.1 Noncovalent Conjugation 61 4.2.2 Covalent Conjugation 64 4.3 Encapsulation 66 4.3.1 Lipid Layers 66 4.3.2 Silica Shells 67 References 69 5 Biocompatibility of Nanodiamonds 73 5.1 Biocompatibility Testing 73 5.1.1 Cytotoxicity 74 5.1.2 Genotoxicity 76 5.1.3 Hemocompatibility 76 5.2 In Vitro Studies 77 5.2.1 HPHT‐ND 77 5.2.2 DND 80 5.3 Ex Vivo Studies 82 5.4 In Vivo Studies 83 References 86 Part II Specific Topics 91 6 Producing Fluorescent Nanodiamonds 93 6.1 Production 93 6.1.1 Theoretical Simulations 93 6.1.2 Electron/Ion Irradiation 96 6.1.3 Size Reduction 99 6.2 Characterization 101 6.2.1 Fluorescence Intensity 101 6.2.2 Electron Spin Resonance 104 6.2.3 Fluorescence Lifetime 105 6.2.4 Magnetically Modulated Fluorescence 107 References 110 7 Single Particle Detection and Tracking 113 7.1 Single Particle Detection 113 7.1.1 Photostability 113 7.1.2 Spectroscopic Properties 117 7.1.3 Color Center Numbers 118 7.2 Single Particle Tracking 120 7.2.1 Tracking in Solution 120 7.2.2 Tracking in Cells 122 7.2.3 Tracking in Organisms 127 References 130 8 Cell Labeling and Fluorescence Imaging 135 8.1 Cell Labeling 135 8.1.1 Nonspecific Labeling 136 8.1.2 Specific Labeling 139 8.2 Fluorescence Imaging 142 8.2.1 Epifluorescence and Confocal Fluorescence 142 8.2.2 Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence 144 8.2.3 Two‐Photon Excitation Fluorescence 146 8.2.4 Time‐Gated Fluorescence 147 References 150 9 Cell Tracking and Deep Tissue Imaging 155 9.1 Cellular Uptake 155 9.1.1 Uptake Mechanism 155 9.1.2 Entrapment 158 9.1.3 Quantification 159 9.2 Cell Tracking 161 9.2.1 Tracking In Vitro 161 9.2.2 Tracking In Vivo 163 9.3 Deep Tissue Imaging 165 9.3.1 Wide‐Field Fluorescence Imaging 165 9.3.2 Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance Imaging 169 9.3.3 Time‐Gated Fluorescence Imaging 170 9.3.4 Magnetically Modulated Fluorescence Imaging 170 References 171 10 Nanoscopic Imaging 175 10.1 Diffraction Barrier 176 10.2 Superresolution Fluorescence Imaging 177 10.2.1 Stimulated Emission Depletion Microscopy 177 10.2.2 Saturated Excitation Fluorescence Microscopy 181 10.2.3 Deterministic Emitter Switch Microscopy 182 10.2.4 Tip‐Enhanced Fluorescence Microscopy 183 10.3 Cathodoluminescence Imaging 184 10.4 Correlative Light‐Electron Microscopy 188 References 191 11 Nanoscale Quantum Sensing 195 11.1 The Spin Hamiltonian 196 11.2 Temperature Sensing 197 11.2.1 Ultrahigh Precision Temperature Measurement 197 11.2.2 Time‐Resolved Nanothermometry 200 11.2.3 All‐Optical Luminescence Nanothermometry 203 11.2.4 Scanning Thermal Imaging 205 11.3 Magnetic Sensing 207 11.3.1 Continuous‐Wave Detection 207 11.3.2 Relaxometry 210 References 211 12 Hybrid Fluorescent Nanodiamonds 215 12.1 Silica/Diamond Nanohybrids 215 12.2 Gold/Diamond Nanohybrids 217 12.2.1 Photoluminescence Enhancement 217 12.2.2 Dual‐Modality Imaging 218 12.2.3 Hyperlocalized Hyperthermia 220 12.2.4 NV‐Based Nanothermometry 224 12.3 Silver/Diamond Nanohybrids 226 12.4 Iron Oxide/Diamond Nanohybrids 228 12.4.1 Single‐Domain Magnetization 228 12.4.2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 229 References 232 13 Nanodiamond‐Enabled Medicine 235 13.1 NDs as Therapeutic Carriers 236 13.2 Drug Delivery 237 13.2.1 Small Molecules 237 13.2.2 Proteins 241 13.3 Gene Therapy 244 13.3.1 RNA 244 13.3.2 DNA 245 13.4 Animal Experiments 247 References 249 14 Diamonds in the Sky 253 14.1 Unidentified Infrared Emission 253 14.2 Extended Red Emission 258 14.3 Cosmic Events at Home on Earth 264 References 267 Further Reading 271 Index 273

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Book SynopsisNANOMATERIALS IN CLINICAL THERAPEUTICS In this rapidly developing field, the book focuses on the practical elements of nanomaterial creation, characterization, and development, as well as their usage in clinical research. Nanotechnology-based applications is a rapidly growing field encompassing a diverse range of disciplines that impact our daily lives. Nanotechnology is being used to carry out large-scale reactions in practically every field of biotechnology and healthcare. The incredible progress being made in these applications is particularly true for the healthcare sector, where they are used in cancer detection and treatment, medical implants, tissue engineering, and so forth. Expansions in this discipline are expected to continue in the future, resulting in the creation of a variety of life-saving medical technology and treatment procedures. The primary goal of this book is to disseminate information on nanotechnology's applications in the biological scieTable of ContentsPreface xix Part 1: History and Basic Principles of Nanotechnology 1 1 Introduction to Nanotechnology 3 Rekha Sharma, Kritika S. Sharma and Dinesh Kumar 1.1 Introduction 4 1.2 Nanoscale Materials: Importance 5 1.3 Nanotechnology: Historical Advances 8 1.4 Nanofabrication Methods in Nanotechnology 9 1.4.1 Top-Down Method 10 1.4.2 Bottom-Up Method 11 1.5 Carbon Nanoallotropes 13 1.5.1 Fullerene 13 1.5.2 Carbon Nanotubes 14 1.5.3 Graphene 15 1.6 Classification of the Nanomaterials 16 1.6.1 Based on Dimensions 16 1.6.2 Based on the Structural Configuration 17 1.7 Applications of Nanotechnology 18 1.7.1 Chip-Based Plasmonic Sensors 18 1.7.2 Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric Sensors 20 1.7.3 Colloidal Nanoparticle-Based Plasmonic Sensors 21 1.8 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 23 Acknowledgment 23 References 24 2 Functional Principal of Nanotechnology in Clinical Research 33 Kalyanee Bera, Biva Ghosh and Mainak Mukhopadhyay 2.1 Introduction 34 2.2 Nanoparticles 36 2.3 Carbon-Based Nanoparticles 37 2.4 Metal Nanoparticles 37 2.4.1 Gold Nanoparticles 38 2.4.2 Silver Nanoparticles 39 2.4.3 Zinc Nanoparticles 39 2.5 Magnetic Nanoparticles 40 2.6 Ceramic Nanoparticles 41 2.7 Lipid Nanoparticles 41 2.8 Polymeric Nanoparticles (Nanoparticles Made of Polymers) 42 2.8.1 Synthetic 43 2.8.2 Natural 43 2.9 Hydrogel 44 2.10 Nanofibers 45 2.11 Nanocomposites 45 2.12 Nanotechnologies for Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis 46 2.12.1 Nanotechnology-Based Biochips and Microarrays 46 2.12.2 Protein Microarrays/Chips 47 2.12.3 Nanobiosensors 48 2.12.4 PEBBLE Nanosensors (Probes Encapsulated by Biologically Localized Embedding) 48 2.12.5 Quantum Dots 48 2.12.6 Fluorescence Microscopy for Chromosomal Changes 49 2.12.7 Nanobarcodes 49 2.12.8 Protein Biobarcode Assay 50 2.12.9 Cantilever Arrays 50 2.12.10 DNA-Protein and Nanoparticles Conjugates 51 2.12.11 Resonance Light Scattering Technology 52 2.12.12 Method of Colorimetric DNA Detection 52 2.12.13 Upcoming Phosphor Technology Based on Nanoparticles 53 2.13 Clinical Uses of Nanotechnology 53 2.13.1 Application of Nanocrystals in Immunohistochemistry 54 2.13.2 Detection of Illness Biomarkers 54 2.13.3 Disease Gene Detection 54 2.13.4 Detection of Microorganisms 55 2.13.5 Dental Nanotechnology 55 2.14 Nanofilm Applications 56 2.15 Nanomedicine Implementation 57 2.16 Future Prospects 58 2.17 Conclusion 58 References 59 3 Application of Nanotechnology in Clinical Research: Present and Future Prospects 75 Mansi Sharma, Pragati Chauhan, Rekha Sharma and Dinesh Kumar 3.1 Introduction 76 3.2 Scope of Nanotechnology in Clinical Research 77 3.3 Classification 78 3.3.1 Nanomaterials 78 3.3.1.1 Nanocrystal 80 3.3.1.2 Nanostructures 81 3.3.2 Nanodevices 89 3.4 Applications of Nanotechnology 91 3.4.1 Drug Delivery 93 3.4.2 Cancer Treatment 93 3.4.3 Gene Therapy 95 3.4.4 Tissue Engineering 95 3.4.5 Wound Treatment 96 3.4.6 Visualization 96 3.4.7 Tuberculosis Treatment 97 3.4.8 In Ophthalmology 97 3.4.9 Neurodegenerative Treatment 97 3.4.10 Diabetes Treatment 98 3.4.11 Protein Detection 98 3.4.12 In Surgery 99 3.4.13 Antibiotic Resistance 99 3.4.14 Immune Response 99 3.4.15 Operative Dentistry 101 3.4.16 Diagnostic Techniques 102 3.5 Conclusion 103 Acknowledgment 103 References 104 Part 2: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Nanomaterials 115 4 Fermentation Process Versus Nanotechnology 117 Nabya Nehal, Anushka Mathur, Modhumita Ganguli and Priyanka Singh 4.1 Overview of Microbial Technology 118 4.1.1 Biological Methodologies for Extraction and Purification of Biomolecules 118 4.1.2 Recent Advancements in Bioprocess Technology 119 4.1.2.1 Genetic Engineering and Random Mutagenesis 120 4.1.2.2 Immobilization Techniques 120 4.2 Nanotechnology 123 4.2.1 Classification of Nanostructures 125 4.2.1.1 Organic Nanocarriers 126 4.2.1.2 Inorganic Nanocarriers 127 4.2.2 Self-Assembly 128 4.2.3 Methodology for Synthesis of Nanoparticles 129 4.3 Biogenic Sources 131 4.3.1 From Bacteria 131 4.3.2 Filamentous Fungi 133 4.3.3 Plants 135 4.3.4 Microalgae 135 4.4 The Extent of Biogenic Nanoparticles in Industrial Sectors 139 4.4.1 Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sectors 143 4.4.2 Environmental Remediation 146 4.4.3 Food Sectors 148 References 158 5 Application of Geno-Sensors and Nanoparticles in Gene Therapy: A New Avenue for Gene Delivery 177 Sharmili Roy, Monalisha Ghosh Dastidar, Vivek Sharma, Beom Soo Kim and Rajiv Chandra Rajak 5.1 Introduction 178 5.2 Inorganic Nanomaterials and Their Application in Gene Delivery 179 5.2.1 Magnetic Nanoparticles 180 5.2.2 Quantum Dots 181 5.2.3 Gold, Silver, and Platinum Nanoparticles 182 5.2.4 Graphene-Based Nanoparticles 186 5.3 Carbon-Based Nanotubes and Their Applications in Gene Delivery 187 5.4 Polymer-Based Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Gene Delivery 188 5.5 Protein, Lipid, and Peptide-Based Nanomaterials and Their Advantages for Gene Delivery 192 5.6 Conclusion: Challenges and Outlook 194 References 196 6 Flexuous Plant Viruses as Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications 205 De Swarnalok 6.1 Introduction 205 6.2 Plant Virus Particle Structures 207 6.2.1 Viruses With Icosahedral Symmetry 207 6.2.2 Viruses with Helical Symmetry 208 6.2.2.1 Rigid Rod-Like Viruses 208 6.2.2.2 Flexuous Filament-Like Viruses 209 6.3 Virus Nanoparticles and Virus-Like Particles 209 6.3.1 VNPs 209 6.3.2 VLPs 210 6.4 Production Platforms for VNPs and VLPs 210 6.4.1 VNPs/VLPs in Plants 211 6.4.2 VLPs via In Vitro Assembly 212 6.5 Functionalization of Viruses 212 6.5.1 Genetic Engineering 213 6.5.2 Chemical Conjugation 213 6.5.3 Other Functionalization Strategies 214 6.6 Uses of Flexuous Plant Viruses in Medicine 214 6.6.1 Vaccination and Immunotherapy 214 6.6.2 3D Tissue Engineering 215 6.6.3 Drug Delivery and Targeting 215 6.6.4 Bioimaging 216 6.6.5 Biosensing 217 6.7 Conclusions 217 References 218 7 Role of Plants in Nanoparticle Synthesis 225 Tanya Kapoor, Md Azizur Rahman, Shally Pandit and Anand Prakash 7.1 Introduction 225 7.2 Characterization of Nanoparticles 227 7.3 Classification of Nanoparticles 227 7.4 Biochemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles 228 7.5 Green Synthesis Approach for NPs 232 7.6 Plants’ Role in the Green Synthesis of NPs 232 7.7 Green Synthesis Using Enzymes 234 7.8 Nanoparticles Role in Photosynthesis 235 7.9 Applications of Green Synthesis NPs 235 7.10 Conclusion 237 References 237 8 Static DNA Nanostructures and Their Applications 245 Debalina Bhattacharya 8.1 Introduction 245 8.1.1 DNA Structure 245 8.1.2 Types of DNA Structures 247 8.2 Static DNA Nanostructures 247 8.2.1 DNA Tile Assembly 248 8.2.2 DNA Origami and Brick Assembly 251 8.3 DNA Origami Nanostructure 251 8.4 DNA Polyhedra 252 8.5 DNA-Functionalized Nanoparticles 253 8.6 Stability in Biological Fluid and Cellular Uptake of DNA-NSs and DNA-NPs 254 8.7 Application 255 8.7.1 DNA Nanostructures as Biosensors 255 8.7.2 DNA in Therapeutics 257 8.7.3 Photo Thermal Therapy and Photo Dynamic Therapy 258 8.7.4 DNA-Based Enzyme Reactors 259 8.7.5 DNA-Based Gene Delivery 260 8.7.6 DNA Scaffolds for Nanophotonics 261 8.7.7 Conclusion 261 References 262 9 Protein-Based Nanostructures 269 Ditipriya Hazra and Amlan Roychowdhury 9.1 Introduction 269 9.2 Peptide-Based Nanoparticle 270 9.3 Protein-Based Nanostructure 271 9.3.1 Oligomerization of Protein 272 9.3.2 Repeat Domain Proteins 273 9.3.3 Protein-Based 2D and 3D Lattice Assembly of Nanoparticles 274 9.3.4 Covalently Assembled Single Chain-Based Nanostructure 274 9.4 Application of Protein-Based Nanostructures in Therapeutics 275 9.4.1 Protein Nanoparticle for Drug Delivery 275 9.4.2 Nanoparticle-Based Vaccines 275 9.4.3 Hydrogel 277 References 278 10 Nanocomposites-Based Biodegradable Polymers 285 Pragati Chauhan, Mansi Sharma, Rekha Sharma and Dinesh Kumar 10.1 Introduction 286 10.2 Nanocomposite 287 10.3 Biodegradable Polymer 288 10.4 Biopolymer 289 10.5 Nanofillers 289 10.6 Cellulose and Its Sources 289 10.7 Nanocellulose 291 10.8 Nanocellulose Composite Processing 292 10.8.1 Melt Mixing Method 293 10.8.1.1 Injection Molding Method 294 10.8.1.2 Resin Transfer Molding Method 295 10.8.1.3 Extrusion Method 296 10.8.2 Solution Casting Method 297 10.8.3 Particle Suspensions Method 299 10.8.4 In-Situ Polymerization Method 300 10.8.5 Layer-by-Layer Lamination Method 303 10.9 Nanocomposites Used as Packaging Materials 305 10.10 Future Perspective and Application 306 10.11 Conclusions 307 References 308 11 Instrumentation for the Analysis and Characterization of Nanomaterials 317 Andrea Komesu, Johnatt Oliveira, Débora Kono Taketa Moreira, Yvan Jesus Olortiga Asencios, João Moreira Neto and Luiza Helena da Silva Martins 11.1 Introduction 318 11.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy [SEM] 319 11.3 Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis [EDX] 320 11.4 Atomic Force Microscopy [AFM] 322 11.5 Transmission Electron Microscopy [TEM] 323 11.6 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy [STM] 325 11.7 Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy 327 11.8 Raman Spectroscopy 329 11.9 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy 330 11.10 X-Ray Diffraction [XRD] 332 11.11 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy [XPS] 333 11.12 Zeta Potential 335 11.13 Conclusions 336 References 337 12 Application of Microbial Nanoparticles 343 Monika Yadav, Sneha Upreti and Priyanka Singh 12.1 Introduction 344 12.2 Categorization of Nanoparticles 346 12.2.1 Polymeric Nanoparticles 346 12.2.1.1 Polymeric Micelles 346 12.2.1.2 Nanosphere 347 12.2.1.3 Nanocapsules 347 12.2.1.4 Polymerosome 347 12.2.1.5 Nanogels 348 12.2.1.6 Dendrimers 348 12.2.1.7 Nanocomplex 349 12.2.2 Lipid-Based Nanoparticles 349 12.2.2.1 Liposomes 349 12.2.2.2 Solid Lipid Nanoparticles 349 12.2.2.3 Lipoplexes 349 12.2.3 Inorganic Nanoparticles 350 12.2.3.1 Gold Nanoparticles 350 12.2.3.2 Magnetic Nanoparticles 350 12.2.3.3 Silica Nanoparticles 351 12.2.3.4 Quantum Dots 351 12.2.3.5 Nanocarbons 351 12.2.4 Bioinspired Nanoparticles 352 12.2.4.1 Exosomes 352 12.2.4.2 Protein Nanoparticles 352 12.2.4.3 DNA Nanostructures 352 12.2.5 Hybrid Nanoparticles 353 12.2.5.1 Cell Membrane-Coated Nanoparticles 353 12.2.5.2 Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites 353 12.2.5.3 Lipid-Polymer Nanoparticles (LPNs) 354 12.3 Microbial-Mediated Synthesis of Nanoparticles for Therapeutic and Biomedical Applications 354 12.3.1 Bacteria 355 12.3.2 Molds and Yeast 356 12.3.3 Microalgae 357 12.4 Agriculture and Food Nanotechnology 358 12.4.1 Food Nanotechnology 359 12.4.1.1 Food Processing 359 12.4.1.2 Food Packaging 359 12.4.2 Agriculture Nanotechnology 360 12.4.3 Enzyme Nanotechnology 360 12.5 Role of Nanoparticles in the Medical Field 361 12.5.1 Nanoparticles Drug Delivery Applications 362 12.5.1.1 Drug Loading 362 12.5.1.2 Covalent Bonding (Prodrug) 362 12.5.1.3 Noncovalent Encapsulation 363 12.6 Application of Microbial Nanoparticles 363 12.6.1 Application of NPs in Food Industry 364 12.6.2 Applications of Nanoparticles in the Pharmaceuticals Industry 368 12.6.2.1 Biopolymeric Nanoparticles in Detection, Diagnosis and Imaging 369 12.6.2.2 In Drug Liberation 370 12.6.2.3 In Magnetic Partition and Recognition 372 12.6.3 Application of Nanoparticles in Cosmetic Sector 373 12.6.4 Nanoparticles in Bioremediation 375 12.6.4.1 Dendrimers in the Process of Bioremediation 376 12.6.4.2 Carbon Nanoparticles in Bioremediation 377 12.6.4.3 Biogenic Uraninite NMs in Bioremediation 378 12.7 Conclusion 378 References 379 13 Bio-Nanostructures: Applications and Perspectives 393 Tanya Kapoor, Shally Pandit and Anand Prakash 13.1 Introduction 393 13.2 Classification of Nanostructures 394 13.2.1 Self-Assembled Nanostructures 394 13.2.2 Carbon-Based Nanostructures 394 13.2.3 Nanocellulose Nanostructures 395 13.2.4 Graphene Oxide-Based Nanostructures 395 13.2.5 Silica-Based Nanostructures 396 13.3 Characterization Method of Nanostructures 396 13.4 Applications of Bio-Nanoparticles 401 13.5 Conclusion 404 References 405 Part 3: Application of Nanomaterials in Clinical Research 411 14 Nanomaterials for Tissue Grafting 413 Paramjeet Singh, Atanu Kotal and Avik Acharya Chowdhury 14.1 Introduction 414 14.2 Tissue Engineering 415 14.2.1 Bone Tissue Engineering 416 14.2.2 Cartilage Tissue Engineering 418 14.2.3 Tissue Grafting 420 14.3 What is Nanotechnology? 422 14.4 Nanomaterials and Nanoparticles 423 14.4.1 Nanomaterials 423 14.4.1.1 Organic Nanomaterials 423 14.4.1.2 Inorganic Nanomaterials 424 14.4.1.3 Composite Nanomaterials 424 14.4.2 Nanoparticles 425 14.4.2.1 Nanoparticles as Bioactive Agents 431 14.4.2.2 Scaffolds and Nanoparticles 431 14.5 Future Prospects 433 14.6 Conclusion 435 References 436 15 Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy 441 Kaliyaperumal Rekha, Nalok Dutta, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Muhammad Usman Khan, Muhammad Usman, Mihir Bhatta, Kunal Ghosh, Shaheer Arif and Muhammad Naeem 15.1 Introduction 442 15.2 Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery in Cancer Treatment 442 15.3 Drug Nanocarriers Classification 444 15.4 Organic Nanocarriers 444 15.4.1 Liposomes 444 15.4.2 Solid Lipid Nanoparticles 445 15.4.3 Polymer Nanoparticles 446 15.4.4 Polymer Micelles 446 15.4.5 Dendrimers 446 15.4.6 Polymersomes 447 15.4.7 Hydrogel Nanoparticles 447 15.4.8 Mineral Nanoparticles 448 15.5 Tumor Targeting by Nanoparticles 448 15.6 Utilization of Nanoparticles in Imaging and Treatment for Cancer 449 15.7 Use of Nanoparticles in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer 450 15.8 The Use of Nanoparticles in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Cancer 451 15.9 Conclusion 452 References 452 16 Nanoantibiotics 459 Rituparna Saha and Mainak Mukhopadhyay 16.1 Introduction 460 16.2 Nanoantibiotics—A Potent Alternative to Antibiotics? 461 16.3 Developmental Strategy of Nanoantibiotics Over Antibiotics 462 16.4 Mechanism of Action of Nanoantibiotics 463 16.5 Common Functions of Nanoantibiotics 463 16.6 Nanomaterials—A Suitable Source of Nanoantibiotics 464 16.7 Types of Nanoantibiotics 465 16.7.1 Through Direct Formulations 465 16.7.1.1 Metal-Based Nanoparticles 465 16.7.1.2 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials 466 16.7.1.3 Nanoemulsions 466 16.7.1.4 Nanocomposites 466 16.7.2 Through Indirect Formulations 467 16.7.2.1 Polymers 467 16.7.2.2 Dendrimers 467 16.7.2.3 Hydrogels 468 16.7.2.4 Liposomes 468 16.8 Advantages of Nanoantibiotics 468 16.9 Disadvantages of Nanoantibiotics 469 16.10 Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria with Nanoantibiotics 469 16.11 Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus with Nanoantibiotics 470 16.12 Development of Targeted Therapy Using Nanoantibiotics 470 16.13 Future Prospects of Nanoantibiotics 471 16.14 Conclusion 471 References 472 17 Theranostic Nanomaterials and Its Use in Biomedicine 479 Arka Mukhopadhyay 17.1 Introduction 480 17.2 Biomedical Payloads 482 17.2.1 Imaging 482 17.2.1.1 Optical Imaging 482 17.2.1.2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 486 17.2.1.3 Computed Tomography 486 17.2.1.4 Positron Emission Tomography 486 17.2.1.5 Photo Acoustic Tomography 486 17.2.1.6 Ultrasound 488 17.2.1.7 Multimodal Image Therapy 488 17.2.2 Photodynamic Therapy 488 17.2.3 Targeted Gene Therapy 489 17.2.4 Photothermal Therapy 489 17.3 Carrier 490 17.3.1 Polymers 491 17.3.2 Lipids 491 17.3.3 Dendrimers 491 17.3.4 Inorganic Nanocarriers 492 17.4 Theranostic Nanomaterials and Applications 492 17.4.1 Magnetic Nanoparticles 492 17.4.2 Quantum Dots 493 17.4.3 Anisotropic Nanoparticles 494 17.4.4 Upconverting Nanoparticles 494 17.4.5 Carbon Nanotubes 495 17.4.6 Dendrimers 496 17.4.7 Other Nanomaterials 496 17.4.7.1 Gold (Au) Nanoparticles (GNPs) 496 17.4.7.2 Conjugated Polymers 498 17.5 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 499 17.6 Conclusions: Challenges and Future Perspectives 501 References 503 Appendix 509 Index 511

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Book SynopsisIn this new book, an interdisciplinary and international team of experts provides an exploration of the emerging plasma science that is poised to make the plasma technology a reality in the manufacturing sector. The research presented here will stimulate new ideas, methods, and applications in the field of plasma science and nanotechnology.Plasma technology applications are being developed that could impact the global market for power, electronics, mineral, and other fuel commodities. Currently, plasma science is described as a revolutionary discipline in terms of its possible impact on industrial applications. It offers potential solutions to many problems using emerging techniques. In this book the authors provide a broad overview of recent trends in field plasma science and nanotechnology. Divided into several parts, Plasma and Fusion Science: From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications explores some basic plasma applications and research, space and atmospheric plasma, nuclear fusion, and laser plasma and industrial applications of plasma. A wide variety of cutting-edge topics are covered, including:• basic plasma physics• computer modeling for plasma• exotic plasma (including dusty plasma)• industrial plasma applications• laser plasma• nuclear fusion technology• plasma diagnostics• plasma processing• pulsed power• space astrophysical plasma• plasma and nanotechnologyPointing to current and possible future developments in plasma science and technology, the diverse research presented here will be valuable for researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and others involved in the revolutionary field of plasma and fusion science.Table of ContentsPlasma Treatment of Powder and Granulates. Plasma Dynamical Devices (Review of Fundamental Results and Applications). Conceptual Design of a Permanent Ring Magnet-Based Helicon Plasma Source. Solitary Wave Solutions of Modified Kadomstev-Petviashivili Equation for Hot Adiabatic Dusty Plasma Having Non-Thermal Ions with Trapped Electrons. Global Transition from Drift Wave Dominated Regimes to Multi-Instability Plasma Dynamics and Simultaneous Formation of a Radial Transport. Magnetic Drift and Its Effect on Cross-Field Diffusion Process.On the Effect of Base Pressure upon Plasma Containment. Ion-Acoustic Dressed Solitons on Electron-Positron-Ion Plasma with Nonisothermal Electrons. Arbitrary Amplitude Kinetic Alfven Solitary Waves in a Plasma with Two-Temperature Electrons.Nonlinear Dust Kinetic Alfvén Waves in a Dust–Ion Plasma with Ions Following Q-Non-Extensive Velocity Distribution. Study Generation of Pulsed High Current with Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor. Effect of Radio Frequency Power on Magnetron Sputtered TiO2 Thin Films. Stability of Kinetic Alfven Wave (KAW) in a Cometary Plasma with Streaming Electrons and Protons. External Magnetic Field Effect on Absorption of Surface Plasma Waves by Metal Nano-Particles. Plasma Waves beyond the Solar System. Jeans Instability of a Self-Gravitating Viscous Molecular Cloud Under the Influence of Finite Electron Inertia, Hall Effect, Fine Dust Particles and Rotation. Structural Fabrication: Study of Infrastructure Facilities Required to Convert Concept to Reality. DAC-Controlled Voltage Variable RF Attenuator for Generating RF Pulses of Different Shapes and Amplitudes for RF-ICRH System. Investigation of the Effect of Thermal Cycle on SS/CRZ Brazed Joint Sample. Design and Test Results of a 200kV, 15mA High Voltage DC Test Generator. Design, Development and Testing of WaterpBased Co-Axial Blumlein Pulse Generator. Optimization of MgB2-Brass Joint Resistance for SST-1 Superconducting Magnet Current Leads. Studies on Effect of Gaseous Quenching Media on Performance of Electrically Exploded Foils. Particle Acceleration by Whistler Pulse in High Density Plasma. Generation of Terahertz Radiations by Flat Top Laser Pulses in Modulated Density Plasmas. Surface Modification of High Density Polyethylene and Polycarbonate by Atmospheric Pressure Cold Argon/Oxygen Plasma Jet. Optical Imaging of SST-1 Plasma. Pulsed Electrical Exploding Wire For Production of Nanopowders.

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Book SynopsisMicrofluidic technology is revolutionising a number of scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, diagnostics, and engineering. The ability to manipulate fluids and objects within networks of micrometre-scale channels allows reductions in processing and analysis times, reagent and sample consumption, and waste production, whilst allowing fine control and monitoring of chemical or biological processes. The integration of multiple components and processes enable “lab-on-a-chip” devices and “micro total analysis systems” that have applications ranging from analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, and clinical diagnostics to cell biology and tissue engineering. This concise, easy-to-read book is perfectly suited for instructing newcomers on the most relevant and important aspects of this exciting and dynamic field, particularly undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on new studies, or for those simply interested in learning about this widely applicable technology. Written by a team with more than 20 years of experience in microfluidics research and teaching, the book covers a range of topics and techniques including fundamentals (e.g. scaling laws and flow effects), microfabrication and materials, standard operations (e.g. flow control, detection methods) and applications. Furthermore, it includes questions and answers that provide for the needs of students and teachers in the area.Table of ContentsTheory of Microfluidics; Device Fabrication; Layout of Microfluidic Chips; Engineering Surfaces; Forces in Microfluidics; Flow Control; Valving and Pumping; Mixing; Droplet Formation and Manipulation; Extraction and Reactions; Separations on Chip; Optical Detection; Electrochemistry; Cells in Lab on a Chip; Development of a Lab-on-a-Chip Systems for Point-of-care Applications

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Book SynopsisThe major topical and societal issues of energy transition and environmental conservation have benefited from the contribution of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials. Nanomaterials, including carbon-based newcomers, have helped to improve in particular the performance of energy storage and conversion devices. Some of these nanomaterials, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, nanodiamonds and carbon dots, were discovered well before the 2000s. Others are more recent, including graphene (the leading material of the 21st century) as well as many mineral materials developed at the nano scale: atomic clusters, metal or semiconductor nanoparticles, two-dimensional inorganic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and luminescent quantum dots. All of these are involved in the realization of devices for energy purposes. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Energy provides a critical analysis of the latest work in the fields of batteries, photovoltaics, fuel cells and catalysis as well as lighting, with the advent of light-emitting diodes.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Part 1 Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies 1 Chapter 1 Carbon-based Nanomaterials 3 1.1 Fullerenes 4 1.1.1 Properties of fullerenes 5 1.2 Carbon nanodiamonds 11 1.2.1 Principal techniques used in creating nanodiamonds 11 1.2.2 Key properties of nanodiamonds 13 1.3 Carbon dots or carbon quantum dots 16 1.3.1 CQD production methods 16 1.3.2 Fluorescence properties of CQDs 18 1.3.3 CQD applications 21 1.4 Carbon nanotubes 21 1.4.1 Chirality of carbon nanotubes 24 1.4.2 Mechanistic models of CNT growth 26 1.4.3 CNT arrays aligned horizontally or perpendicularly to a planar substrate 31 1.4.4 Key properties and applications of CNTs 34 1.4.5 Conclusion 37 1.5 Graphene 37 1.5.1 Electrical properties of exfoliated graphene 38 1.5.2 Graphene production techniques 41 1.5.3 Applications of graphene and graphene derivatives 51 1.5.4 Conclusion 62 1.6 Graphene quantum dots 63 1.6.1 GQD production methods 63 1.6.2 Properties and applications of GQDs 66 1.6.3 Graphdiyne: a new alternative to graphene 72 1.7 Conclusions and perspectives of carbon-based nanomaterials 77 Chapter 2 Inorganic Nanomaterials 79 2.1 Metallic nanoparticles 80 2.1.1 Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) 81 2.1.2 Core-shell type bimetallic nanoparticles 83 2.2 Metal nanoclusters 87 2.2.1 Production methods for gold nanoclusters 88 2.2.2 Structure and stability criteria of Au NC 90 2.2.3 Luminescence properties of Au NCs 91 2.2.4 Applications using the luminescent properties of Au NCs 95 2.2.5 Conclusion 97 2.3 Semiconductor quantum dots 97 2.3.1 Development of colloidal QDs 98 2.4 Two-dimensional inorganic lamellar nanosheets 103 2.4.1 Transition metal dichalcogenides 104 2.4.2 Conclusion 113 2.5 Hybrid metal-organic frameworks 113 2.5.1 MOF production 113 2.5.2 Potential applications of MOFs 119 2.5.3 Conclusions 128 2.6 Conclusions on inorganic nanomaterials 129 Part 2 Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Energy 131 Chapter 3 Energy Storage 133 3.1 Worldwide energy use 133 3.2 Energy storage systems 135 3.2.1 Non-chemical/electrochemical storage 135 3.2.2 Chemical and electrochemical storage systems 136 3.2.3 Rechargeable batteries 139 3.2.4 Supercapacitors 184 3.2.5 Pseudocapacitors 189 3.3 Conclusions on energy storage 193 Chapter 4 Energy Conversion 195 4.1 Photovoltaics 196 4.1.1 General principles of the photovoltaic process 197 4.1.2 Photovoltaic technologies 200 4.2 Electroluminescence, lighting and display 225 4.2.1 Inorganic light-emitting diodes 226 4.2.2 Organic light-emitting diodes 233 4.2.3 QDot light-emitting diodes 244 4.3 Conclusions on energy conversion 249 Chapter 5 Electro- and Photocatalysis 251 5.1 Water splitting 252 5.2 Electrolysis techniques 253 5.3 HER and OER processes in water splitting 257 5.3.1 HER in an acidic medium 257 5.3.2 HER in alkaline media 274 5.3.3 Conclusions on HER reactions 279 5.3.4 Catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction 279 5.4 Photoelectrochemical water splitting 294 5.4.1 Heterogeneous photocatalysts 297 5.4.2 Photocatalytic systems with two SC heterojunctions 298 5.4.3 Conclusions 302 5.5 Fuel cells 302 5.5.1 Operating principle of a fuel cell 303 5.5.2 Choice of O 2 reduction catalysts 306 5.5.3 Conclusions on electrocatalysis and photocatalysis 310 Conclusion 313 References 317 Index 359

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Book SynopsisThe science of nanotechnology, the manipulation, design and engineering of devices at the atomic and molecular scale, is starting to be applied to many disciplines including aspects of agriculture and crop science. This book opens with a brief history of nanotechnology in agriculture. Applications are then examined in detail, including nanopesticides, nanosensors, nanofertilizers, and nanoherbicides. Topics covered include; the biosynthesis of nanoparticles (through microbes, plants and other biotic agents); the ecological consequences of their delivery into the environment (examining effects and toxicity on soil, soil biota, and plants); safety issues; an overview of the global market for nanotechnology products, and the regulation of nanotechnology in agriculture. The book concludes with speculations on what the future holds for the technology. The book has been written by an international group of researchers and experts from over 12 countries with experience across a wide range of issues relating to the industry. This book will be of use to a wide range of researchers and professional scientists in the agricultural sector, academia and industry, including microbiologists, chemical engineers, geneticists, plant scientists and biochemists.Table of Contents1: Rewinding the History of Agriculture and Emergence of Nanotechnology in Agriculture 2: Use of Nanomaterials in Agriculture: Potential Benefits and Challenges 3: Green Nanotechnology for Enhanced Productivity in Agriculture 4: Nanonutrient from Fungal Protein: Future Prospects on Crop Production 5: Multifarious Applications of Nanotechnology for Enhanced Productivity in Agriculture 6: Different Methods of Nanoparticle Synthesis and Their Comparative Agricultural Applications 7: Nanotoxicity to Agroecosystem: Impact on Soil and Agriculture 8: Factors Affecting the Fate, Transport, Bioavailability and Toxicity of Nanoparticles in the Agroecosystem 9: Nanotechnology: Comprehensive Understanding of Interaction, Toxicity and the Fate of Biosynthesized Nanoparticles in the Agroecosystem 10: Global Market of Nanomaterials and Colloidal Formulations for Agriculture: An Overview 11: The Responsible Development of Nanoproducts – Lessons from the Past 12: Nanotechnology Application and Emergence in Agriculture 13: Positive and Negative Effects of Nanotechnology 14: Vanguard Nano(bio)sensor Technologies Fostering the Renaissance of Agriculture 15: Current Trends and Future Priorities of Nanofertilizers 16: Biosafety and Regulatory Aspects of Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food 17: Implication of Nanotechnology for the Treatment of Water and Air Pollution 18: Role of Nanotechnology in Insect Pest Management

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Book SynopsisExamining one of the fastest growing industries in the world, Ronit Justo-Hanani compares the distinctly different approaches between both sides of the Atlantic when regulating the health, safety and environmental risks of nanotechnology and its novel properties.Looking at ongoing adjustments to existing laws, Justo-Hanani details how and why, in contrast to the United States, the European Union has adopted a far more stringent, comprehensive regulatory policy for nanotechnology safety. This illuminating book shows that despite the US’ prominence in global nanotechnology markets, the strict rules of the EU have been at the forefront of market regulations across the globe. With a full and comparative account of the politics and regulatory processes of nanotechnology safety in the EU and US, it ultimately argues that the EU’s adaptive and proactive, capacity-building strategy, is the key to strengthening its role as a global regulatory leader.This timely book will be useful to students and scholars of regulation and governance; science, technology, and innovation policy; environmental and health policy; and international law and politics. Its practical applications will also be of interest to policymakers concerned with the advancements of nanotechnology.Trade Review‘Nanotechnologies are rapidly proliferating in a wide array of industries. What kinds of risk their use may have for human health and the environment is still imbued with much uncertainty. This excellent comparative study delves into the different approaches employed in the EU and the US towards regulating nanotechnology safety and shows how the EU has succeeded in influencing international discussions towards the adoption of more precautionary regulatory approaches. The book will interest scholars and practitioners interested in the governance of emerging technologies, transatlantic competition and cooperation in the establishment of technology regulations, global regime formation, and European foreign policy.’ -- Miranda A. Schreurs, Technical University of Munich, Germany‘A carefully researched and comprehensive analysis of the European, American and global approaches to managing the risks of nanotechnology. The analysis of the EU's global impact is particularly illuminating.’ -- David Vogel, University of California, Berkeley, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1 Nanotechnology safety and the global economy 2 Nanosafety regulatory policies: comprehensive and limited approaches 3 Transatlantic regulatory divergence: the role of domestic politics and policy styles 4 The establishment of EU nanotechnology regulatory policy: green political actors as drivers of regional integration 5 The spread of nano-specific risk regulation: the EU’s international regulatory influence 6 Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisInternational interest in nanoscience research has flourished in recent years, as it becomes an integral part in the development of future technologies. The diverse, interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience means effective communication between disciplines is pivotal in the successful utilization of the science. Nanochemistry: A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials is the first textbook for teaching nanochemistry and adopts an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to the subject. It presents a basic chemical strategy for making nanomaterials and describes some of the principles of materials self-assembly over 'all' scales. It demonstrates how nanometre and micrometre scale building blocks (with a wide range of shapes, compositions and surface functionalities) can be coerced through chemistry to organize spontaneously into unprecedented structures, which can serve as tailored functional materials. Suggestions of new ways to tackle research problems and speculations on how to think about assembling the future of nanotechnology are given. Primarily designed for teaching, this book will appeal to graduate and advanced undergraduate students. It is well illustrated with graphical representations of the structure and form of nanomaterials and contains problem sets as well as other pedagogical features such as further reading, case studies and a comprehensive bibliography.Trade ReviewI have used your Nanochemistry book as my textbook for agraduate level ChE course introducing material self-assembly. Studentsliked the topic and the book a lot. I followed your book and the courseevaluation is excellent (4.8/5.0). I will teach the same class inSpring'08 semester and will use the same book as the textbook. Thanks forproviding such a great book for the society. - Peng Jiang...to this wonderful book written....insightful perspective on nanochemistry.Strongly recommend this book (only 39.95 for a hardcover copy!) to every student and researcher on materials chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering and biology.A gem in the scientific literature...a beautifully written and richly illustrated book that is unlike any other.Ozin and Arsenault should be congratulated for their groundbreaking book. Reading it will reward students in chemistry and materials science as well as researchers from many different disciplines.Well-written and informative introductions to all aspects of the field that have a major chemistry component.This book can be highly recommended to develop and accompany courses for chemistry studentsNanochemistry will be an invaluable reference book for undergraduate and graduate students looking for an easy way to educate themselves with the up-to-date advances made in chemical patterning, self-assembly, and nanomaterial synthesis....a superb textbook.An invaluable reference book for undergraduate and graduate students. As a superb textbook for teaching of materials chemistry and nanotechnology.This book is well worth buying. It is a kaleidoscopic compendium of the achievements of chemists working with materials scientists and physicists.Excellent features of the book make it a useful, practical tool for teachers of materials chemistry, to this reviewer's joy.As materials chemistry spreads through every domain of modern chemical research and into all sectors of the industry, chemistry practitioners would do well to find the time to read this seminal book.The book succeeds in its goal of presenting concepts useful to create functional solid-state nanostructures that will likely be helpful for applications in several fields of modern science such as electronics, photonics, batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, and chemical storage and release."A text that covers all the basic concepts of nanoscale chemistry and materials science, and sets them in their historical context, has been long overdue. But here it is - not just a comprehensive guide to the field, but a recipe book for the future. Nanoengineers, start here!"Table of ContentsPreface - In the Beginning there was Nano; Nanochemistry Basics; Chemical Patterning and Lithography; Layer-By-Layer Self-Assembly; Nanocontact Printing and Writing; Nanorod, Nanotube, Nanowire Self-Assembly; Nanocluster Self-Assembly; Microspheres - Colours from the Beaker; Microporous and Mesoporous Materials; Self-Assembling Block Copolymers; Biomaterials and Bioinspiration; Self-Assembly of Large Building Blocks; Nano and Beyond; Nanochemistry and Nanolabs; Subject Index

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Book SynopsisSwift ion beam analysis (IBA) of materials and their surfaces has been widely applied to many fields over the last half century, constantly evolving to meet new requirements and to take advantage of developments in particle detection and data treatment. Today, emerging fields in nanosciences introduce extreme demands to analysis methods at the nanoscale. This book addresses how analysis with swift ion beams is rising to meet such needs. Aimed at early stage researchers and established researchers wishing to understand how IBA can contribute to their analytical requirements in nanosciences, the basics of the interactions of charged particles with matter, as well as the operation of the relevant equipment, are first presented. Many recent examples from nanoscience research are then explored in which the specific analytical capabilities of IBA are emphasized, together with the place of IBA alongside the wealth of other analytical methods. Table of ContentsPreamble ix Introduction xi Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Ion-solid Interactions with a Focus on the Nanoscale 1 1.1 General considerations 1 1.1.1 Wavelengths of ions, electrons and X-rays 1 1.1.2 Penetration depths of ions, electrons and X-rays 7 1.2 Basic physical concepts 8 1.2.1 Energy loss and range of ions in matter 8 1.2.2 Energy straggling 11 1.2.3 Elastic scattering 13 1.3 Channeling, shadowing and blocking 20 1.3.1 Channeling 20 1.3.2 Shadowing 23 1.3.3 Blocking 30 1.4 1D layers: limits to depth resolution 34 1.5 2D and 3D objects: aspects of lateral resolution 38 1.5.1 Beam focusing 38 1.5.2 Simulation of nanostructures 43 Chapter 2 Instruments and Methods 45 2.1 Instruments 45 2.1.1 Accelerators 45 2.1.2 Detectors and data acquisition 48 2.1.3 Analysis chambers 54 2.2 Methods 55 2.2.1 RBS and MEIS 56 2.2.2 ERDA 62 2.2.3 Narrow resonance profiling 64 Chapter 3 Applications 69 3.1 Example of resonances/light element profiling 69 3.1.1 Introduction 69 3.1.2 Channeling study of the SiO2/Si interface 70 3.1.3 Narrow resonance profiling and stable isotopic tracing studies of the oxidation of silicon 73 3.1.4 Thermal oxidation of silicon carbide 76 3.1.5 Diffusion and reaction of CO in thermal SiO2: transport, exchange and SiC nanocrystal growth 81 3.2 Quantitative analysis/heavy element profiling 86 3.2.1 RBS quantitative analysis of quantum dots and quantum wells 86 3.2.2 CMOS transistors and the race for miniaturization 114 3.3 Examples of HR-ERD analysis 131 3.3.1 Introduction 131 3.3.2 HRBS/HR-ERD comparison 132 3.3.3 HR-ERD profiles of Al2O3/TiO2 nanolaminates 133 3.4 Channeling/defect profiling 135 3.4.1 Introduction 135 3.4.2 Arsenic implant in ultra-shallow-junctions 135 3.5 Blocking/strain profiling 147 3.5.1 Introduction 147 3.5.2 GaN/AlN system 151 3.5.3 Si/Ge system 180 3.6 3D MEIS/real space structural analysis 195 3.6.1 Electrostatic analyzer method 196 3.6.2 Time-of-flight method 199 Chapter 4 The Place of NanoIBA in the Characterization Forest 203 4.1 Introduction 203 4.2 Scope of physical and chemical characterization 203 4.2.1 Targeted information by material characterization 204 4.2.2 Basic principle and instrumentation of material characterization 205 4.3 Ion-based characterization techniques overview 209 4.4 Ion-mass-spectroscopy-based characterization techniques versus IBA 211 4.4.1 Secondary ion mass spectrometry 211 4.4.2 Atom probe tomography 217 4.5 Other characterization techniques versus IBA 219 4.5.1 X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy 220 4.5.2 X-ray diffraction 222 4.5.3 X-ray absorption fine structure 223 4.5.4 Analytical electron microscopy 223 4.6 Emerging ion-beam-based techniques 225 4.6.1 Low energy ion scattering 226 4.6.2 Iono-luminescence 226 4.6.3 Scanning helium ion microscopy 226 4.6.4 Grazing incidence fast atoms diffraction 228 List of Acronyms 231 Bibliography 237 Index 257

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Book SynopsisThis book will present the theoretical and technological elements of nanosystems. Among the different topics discussed, the authors include the electromechanical properties of NEMS, the scaling effects that give these their interesting properties for different applications and the current manufacturing processes. The authors aim to provide useful tools for future readers and will provide an accurate picture of current and future research in the field.Table of ContentsPREFACE vii PHYSICAL CONSTANTS ix NOTATIONS xi CHAPTER 1. FROM MEMS TO NEMS 1 1.1. Micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems: an overview 1 1.2. Conclusion 9 CHAPTER 2. TRANSDUCTION ON THE NANOMETRIC SCALE AND THE NOTION OF NOISE 13 2.1. Mechanical transfer function 14 2.2. Transduction principles 20 2.2.1. The actuation of nanostructures 23 2.2.2. Detection 31 2.3. Self-oscillation and noises 49 2.4. Conclusion 58 CHAPTER 3. MONOLITHIC INTEGRATION OF NEMS WITH THEIR READOUT ELECTRONICS 61 3.1. Foreword 61 3.1.1. Why integrate NEMS with their readout electronics? 61 3.1.2. What are the differences between MEMS-CMOS and NEMS-CMOS? 62 3.2. The advantages of and main approaches to monolithic integration 64 3.2.1. A comparison of integration schemes and their electrical performance 64 3.2.2. Closed-loop NEMS-CMOS oscillators: the essential building block for NEMS-based frequency sensors 69 3.2.3. Overview of the main achievements from the perspective of manufacturing technology 70 3.3. Analysis of some significant achievements from the perspective of transduction 75 3.3.1. Examples of capacitive NEMS-CMOS 75 3.3.2. Examples of piezoresistive NEMS-CMOS 82 3.3.3. Alternative approaches 85 3.4. Conclusions and future perspectives 86 CHAPTER 4. NEMS AND SCALING EFFECTS 89 4.1. Introduction 89 4.1.1. Intrinsic losses 96 4.1.2. Extrinsic losses 97 4.2. Near field effect in a nanostructure: Casimir force 102 4.2.1. Intuitive explanation of the Casimir force 102 4.2.2. The problem 105 4.2.3. Rigorous calculation of the Casimir force between two silicon slabs 107 4.2.4. Impact of the Casimir force in a nano-accelerometer 113 4.2.5. Conclusion 117 4.3. Example of “intrinsic” scaling effects: electrical conduction laws 117 4.3.1. Electrical resistivity 117 4.3.2. Piezoresistive effect 125 4.4. Optomechanical nano-oscillators and quantum optomechanics 136 4.5. Conclusion 147 CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION AND APPLICATION PROSPECTS: FROM FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS TO APPLIED PHYSICS 149 APPENDIX 167 BIBLIOGRAPHY 175 INDEX 193

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Book SynopsisOver the past two decades, the rapid development of nanochemistry and nanotechnology has allowed the synthesis of various materials and oxides in the form of nanopowders making it possible to produce new energetic compositions and nanomaterials. This book has a bottom-up structure, from nanomaterials synthesis to the application fields. Starting from aluminum nanoparticles synthesis for fuel application, it proposes a detailed state-of-the art of the different methods of preparation of aluminum-based reactive nanomaterials. It describes the techniques developed for their characterization and, when available, a description of the fundamental mechanisms responsible for their ignition and combustion. This book also presents the possibilities and limitations of different energetic nanomaterials and related structures as well as the analysis of their chemical and thermal properties. The whole is rounded off with a look at the performances of reactive materials in terms of heat of reaction and reactivity mainly characterized as the self-sustained combustion velocity. The book ends up with a description of current reactive nanomaterials applications underlying the promising integration of aluminum-based reactive nanomaterial into micro electromechanical systems.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ix ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xi CHAPTER 1. NANOSIZED ALUMINUM AS METAL FUEL 1 1.1. Al nanoparticles manufacturing 2 1.1.1. Vapor-phase condensation methods 2 1.1.2. Wet chemistry 6 1.1.3. Mechanical methods 7 1.2. Example of Al nanoparticles passivation technique 8 1.2.1. Metallic coating 9 1.2.2. Organic coating 9 1.3. Characterization of Al nanoparticles properties 11 1.3.1. Light scattering methods 12 1.3.2. Gas adsorption method: specific surface measurement, BET diameter 13 1.3.3. Thermal analysis: purity or aluminum content percentage and oxide thickness 13 1.3.4. Chemical analysis 15 1.4. Oxidation of aluminum: basic chemistry and models 16 1.4.1. Initial stage of aluminum oxidation from first principles calculations 16 1.4.2. Thermodynamic modeling of Al oxidation under low heating rate 18 1.5. Why incorporate Al nanoparticles into propellant and rocket technology? 23 1.5.1. Reduction of the melting point 24 1.5.2. Increase in the reactivity 25 CHAPTER 2. APPLICATIONS: AL NANOPARTICLES IN GELLED PROPELLANTS AND SOLID FUELS 27 2.1. Gelled propellants 27 2.2. Solid propellants 29 2.3. Solid fuel 31 CHAPTER 3. APPLICATIONS OF AL NANOPARTICLES: NANOTHERMITES 33 3.1. Method of preparation 35 3.1.1. Ultrasonic nanopowder mixing 36 3.1.2. Rapid expansion of a supercritical dispersion 38 3.1.3. Molecular self-assembly of nanoparticles 39 3.2. Key parameters 42 3.2.1. The bulk density, theoretical density and compaction 42 3.2.2. The stochiometry 44 3.2.3. The size of Al and oxidizer particles 46 3.2.4. The passivation layer 49 3.3. Pressure generation tests 50 3.4. Combustion tests 52 3.4.1. Open tray experiments 52 3.4.2. Optical temperature measurement: spectroscopy 53 3.4.3. Photodiodes 54 3.4.4. Confined combustion tests 54 3.5. Ignition tests 56 3.5.1. Impact ignition 56 3.5.2. High-rate heating (106–107°C/s) 57 3.5.3. Low and uniform heating (10–100°C/s) 57 3.6. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity tests 58 CHAPTER 4. OTHER REACTIVE NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTHERMITE SYSTEMS 63 4.1. Sol–gel materials 63 4.2. Reactive multilayered foils 66 4.2.1. Bimetallic multilayered foils 67 4.2.2. Thermite multilayered foils 72 4.2.3. Summary 77 4.3. Dense reactive materials 77 4.3.1. Arrested reactive milling 78 4.3.2. Cold-spray consolidation 81 4.4. Core–shell structures 83 4.5. Reactive porous silicon 86 4.6. Other energetic systems 88 CHAPTER 5. COMBUSTION AND PRESSURE GENERATION MECHANISMS 91 5.1. General views of Al particle combustion: micro versus nano, diffusion-based kinetics 93 5.2. Stress in the oxide layer and shrinking core model 95 5.3. Aluminum oxidation through diffusion-reaction mechanisms 97 5.4. Melt-dispersion mechanism 99 5.5. Gas and pressure generation in nanothermites 100 5.5.1. Thermodynamic models 100 5.5.2. Application to Al/CuO 103 CHAPTER 6. APPLICATIONS 107 6.1. Reactive bonding 108 6.2. Microignition chips 110 6.3. Microactuation/propulsion 113 6.3.1. High energetic actuators 113 6.3.2. Fast impulse nanothermite thrusters 113 6.3.3. Smooth actuators 116 6.4. Material processing and others 119 CONCLUSIONS 121 BIBLIOGRAPHY 125 INDEX 149

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Book SynopsisDedicated to SiC-based 1D nanostructures, this book explains the properties and different growth methods of these nanostructures. It details carburization of silicon nanowires, a growth process for obtaining original Si-SiC core-shell nanowires and SiC nanotubes of high crystalline quality, thanks to the control of the siliconout-diffusion. The potential applications of these particular nano-objects is also discussed, with regards to their eventual integration in biology, energy and electronics.Table of ContentsFOREWORD ix INTRODUCTION xiii LIST OF ACRONYMS xvii CHAPTER 1. PROPERTIES OF SIC-BASED ONE-DIMENSIONAL NANOSTRUCTURES 1 1.1. Intrinsic properties of silicon carbide 1 1.1.1. Crystallographic description 1 1.1.2. Physical and chemical properties of SiC 7 1.2. Properties of one-dimensional nanostructures 14 1.2.1. Definition and classification 14 1.2.2. High surface/volume ratio and its consequences 17 1.2.3. Specific properties at the nano metric scale 20 1.3. Conclusion 25 CHAPTER 2. STATE OF THE ART OF THE GROWTH OF SIC-1D NANOSTRUCTURES 27 2.1. State of the art of the growth of SiC nanowires 27 2.1.1. Silicidation of carbon nanotubes 28 2.1.2. Synthesis through the VLS mechanism 29 2.1.3. Development in the gaseous phase – VS mechanism 33 2.1.4. Carburization of Si nanowires 34 2.1.5. Conclusion on the growth of SiC nanowires 36 2.2. State of the art of the growth of SiC nanotubes 37 2.3. State of the art of the growth of SiC-based core–shell nanowires 39 2.3.1. Si–SiC core–shell nanowires 39 2.3.2. Other SiC-based core–shell nanowires 40 2.4. Conclusion 41 CHAPTER 3. AN ORIGINAL GROWTH PROCESS: THE CARBURIZATION OF SI NANOWIRES 43 3.1. Si nanowires 44 3.2. The carburization of bulk silicon 48 3.3. Experimental application 55 3.3.1. Carburization apparatus 55 3.3.2. Methods of characterization 56 3.4. Growth of core–shell Si–SiC nanowires 58 3.4.1. Introduction 58 3.4.2. Experimental study 59 3.5. Growth of silicon carbide nanotubes 73 3.5.1. Founding idea and experimental application 73 3.5.2. A word on the kinetics of carburization 77 3.6. Summary of the study of the carburization of silicon nanowires 79 3.6.1. Illustration of carburization mechanisms for the growth of Si–SiC nanowires or SiC nanotubes 79 3.6.2. The carburization of Si NW summarized: construction of an existence domain diagram 81 3.6.3. Criticism of the nanostructures obtained 84 CHAPTER 4. SIC-BASED ONE-DIMENSIONAL NANOSTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES 87 4.1. Top-down approach: SiC plasma etching for the production of SiC nanowires 87 4.2. Mechanics 90 4.3. Energy 91 4.4. Electronics 93 4.4.1. Integration of nanostructures in a nanowire transistor 93 4.5. For biology 99 4.6. Future work 100 CONCLUSION 103 BIBLIOGRAPHY 107 INDEX 127

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Book SynopsisApplied RVE Reconstruction and Homogenization of Heterogeneous Materials Statistical correlation functions are a well-known class of statistical descriptors that can be used to describe the morphology and the microstructure-properties relationship. A comprehensive study has been performed for the use of these correlation functions for the reconstruction and homogenization in nano­composite materials. Correlation functions are measured from different techniques such as microscopy (SEM or TEM), small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and can be generated through Monte Carlo simulations. In this book, different experimental techniques such as SAXS and image processing are presented, which are used to measure two-point correlation function correlation for multi-phase polymer composites. Higher order correlation functions must be calculated or measured to increase the precision of the statistical continuum approach. To achieve this aim, a new approximation methodology is utilized to obtain N-point correlation functions for multiphase heterogeneous materials. The two-point functions measured by different techniques have been exploited to reconstruct the microstructure of heterogeneous media. Statistical continuum theory is used to predict the effective thermal conductivity and elastic modulus of polymer composites. N-point probability functions as statistical descriptors of inclusions have been exploited to solve strong contrast homogenization for effective thermal conductivity and elastic modulus properties of heterogeneous materials. Finally, reconstructed microstructure is used to calculate effective properties and damage modeling of heterogeneous materials.Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction xiii Chapter 1 Literature Survey 1 1.1 Random heterogeneous material 1 1.2 Two-point probability functions 2 1.3 Two-point cluster functions 4 1.4 Lineal-path function 4 1.5 Reconstruction 4 1.5.1 X-ray computed tomography (experimental) 4 1.5.2 X-ray computed tomography (applications to nanocomposites) 6 1.5.3 FIB/SEM (experimental) 6 1.5.4 Reconstruction using statistical descriptor (numerical) 10 1.6 Homogenization methods for effective properties 11 1.7 Assumption of statistical continuum mechanics 12 1.8 Representative volume element 13 Chapter 2 Calculation of Two-Point Correlation Functions 15 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Monte Carlo calculation of TPCF 17 2.3 Two-point correlation functions of eigen microstructure 19 2.4 Calculation of two-point correlation functions using SAXS or SANS data 21 2.4.1 Case study for structural characterization using SAXS data 24 2.5 Necessary conditions for two-point correlation functions 28 2.6 Approximation of two-point correlation functions 30 2.6.1 Examination of the necessary conditions for the proposed estimation 34 2.6.2 Case study for the approximation of a TPCF 39 2.7 Conclusion 42 Chapter 3 Approximate Solution for N-Point Correlation Functions for Heterogeneous Materials 43 3.1 Introduction 43 3.2 Approximation of three-point correlation functions 45 3.2.1 Decomposition of higher order statistics 45 3.2.2 Decomposition of two-point correlation functions 46 3.2.3 Decomposition of three-point correlation functions 47 3.3 Approximation of four-point correlation functions 51 3.4 Approximation of N-point correlation functions 56 3.5 Results 60 3.5.1 Computational verification 60 3.5.2 Experimental validation 62 3.6 Conclusions 66 Chapter 4 Reconstruction of Heterogeneous Materials Using Two-Point Correlation Functions 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Monte Carlo reconstruction methodology 69 4.2.1 3D cell generation 72 4.2.2 Cell distribution 75 4.2.3 Cell growth 77 4.2.4 Optimization of the statistical correlation functions 79 4.2.5 Percolation 79 4.2.6 Three-phase solid oxide fuel cell anode microstructure 81 4.2.7 Reconstruction of multiphase heterogeneous materials 82 4.3 Reconstruction procedure using the simulated annealing (SA) algorithm 86 4.4 Phase recovery algorithm 91 4.5 3D reconstruction of non-eigen microstructure using correlation functions 96 4.5.1 Microstructure reconstruction using Monte Carlo methodology 96 4.5.2 Sample production 97 4.5.3 Monte Carlo calculation of a two-point correlation function 98 4.5.4 Microstructure optimization 99 4.5.5 Results and discussion 99 4.6 Conclusion 101 Chapter 5 Homogenization of Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of Nanocomposites Using Statistical Correlation Functions: Application to Nanoclay-based Polymer Nanocomposites 103 5.1 Introduction 103 5.2 Modified strong-contrast approach for anisotropic stiffness tensor of multiphase heterogeneous materials 104 5.3 Strong-contrast approach to effective thermal conductivity of multiphase heterogeneous materials 112 5.4 Simulation and experimental verification 117 5.4.1 Computer-generated model 118 5.4.2 Thermal conductivity 120 5.4.3 Mechanical model 122 5.4.4 Experimental part 125 5.5 Results and discussion 127 5.5.1 Thermal conductivity 127 5.5.2 Thermo-mechanical properties 128 5.6 Conclusion 130 Chapter 6 Homogenization of Reconstructed RVE 133 6.1 Introduction 133 6.2 Finite element homogenization of the reconstructed RVEs 134 6.2.1 Reconstruction of FIB-SEM RVEs 134 6.2.2 Finite element analysis of RVEs 138 6.3 Finite element homogenization of the statistical reconstructed RVEs 141 6.3.1 FEM analysis of reconstruction RVE using statistical correlation functions 141 6.3.2 Finite element analysis of RVEs 143 6.4 FEM analysis of debonding-induced damage model for polymer composites 149 6.4.1 Representative volume element (RVE) 150 6.4.2 Cohesive zone model 152 6.4.3 Material behavior and FE simulation 157 6.4.4 The effect of the GNP’s volume fraction and aspect ratio in perfectly bonded nanocomposite 158 6.4.5 Comparing the effect of the GNP’s volume fraction and aspect ratio in perfectly bonded and cohesively bonded nanocomposites 160 6.4.6 The effect of the GNP’s aspect ratio and volume fraction in weakly bonded nanocomposite 163 6.5 Conclusion and future work 166 Appendices 169 Appendix A 171 Appendix B 175 Bibliography 179 Index 185

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Book SynopsisIn recent years there have been great advances in the development of new nanomaterials. To facilitate the progress of new materials it is essential to understand the underlying principles at the nanoscale. Nanoscopic Materials provides an accessible overview of the physico-chemical and physical principles of nanomaterials including electronic structure, magnetic properties, thermodynamics of size dependence and phase transitions and dynamics of clusters and two-dimensional systems. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments in new nanomaterials including graphene and core–shell structures, properties of nano-structured and intelligent surfaces as well as applications in catalysis and energy. Additional chapters cover the development of nucleation and crystal shape engineering; self-assembly and biomimetics for fabricating nanostructures. With helpful illustrations and summaries of key points in every chapter, this advanced textbook is ideal for graduate students of chemistry and materials science and researchers new to the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.Trade ReviewLots of helpful illustrations and some of them in full colour....each of the eleven chapters includes a summary box at the end where the 'key points' are reiterated in clear and concise language, complete with bullet points.A timely reminder of how much every-thing we think we know about matter can change when the packaging unit of that matter becomes very small.This book provides an overview of the size-related changes that underlie much of the current interest in nanoscience.Excellent as an introductory text to inorganic nanoscopic materials.......a very useful primer on inorganic nanoscopic materials.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Bulk and Interface; Geometric Structure, Magic Numbers, and Coordination Numbers of Small Clusters; Electronic Structure; Magnetic Properties; Thermodynamics of Finite Size Systems; Adsorption, Phase Behaviour and Dynamics of Surface Layers and in Pores; Phase Transitions and Dynamics of Clusters; Phase Transitions of Two-Dimensional Systems; Nucleation and Crystal Shape Engineering; Self-assembly and Biomimetics; Selected Applications of Nanomaterials;

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Book SynopsisMany objects of physical, biological, and industrial interest include randomly distributed nanoscale nonuniformities, e.g., nanoparticles. Their characterization online in dynamic industrial processes and in situ in biological systems faces serious practical challenges when the rapid formation and distribution of nanoparticles takes place. This book discusses optical sensing techniques – the best tools for nanoparticle monitoring, as they are fast, non-invasive, and provide a broad range of information in real time. It provides a theoretical model for the relation between observed signals and studied system properties. The application of these methods enables the analysis of particle suspensions, colloidal dispersions, and polymer solutions leading to new medical diagnostics and therapies.Table of ContentsPreface 1 Coherence Loss in Backscattering by Media with Nanoscale Nonuniformities1.1 Introduction1.2 Experiment1.3 Theory1.4 Comparison of the Theory with the results of Experiments1.5 The Influence of External Static Electric Fields Eo on the Light Scattering by Nonspherical Nanoparticles1.6 The dynamics of Phase Transition in Media with Randomly Distributed Nanoparticles1.7 The Spectroscopy of Carbon Nanotube Networks1.8 Conclusion 2 Optical Diagnostics Based on Coherent Light Transport Effects in Media with Mesoscopic Nonuniformities2.1 Outline2.2 Introduction and Background2.3 Grating Wave Reflection Spectroscopy2.4 Low Coherence Interferometry of Nonuniform Media (LCI)2.5 Theory of Coherent Transport Effects in GLRS and LCI2.6 Concluding Remarks 3 Ultrasonic Grating Diffraction Spectroscopy and Reflection Techniques for Characterizing Slurry Properties3.1 Introduction3.2 Description of UDGS C Experiments3.3 Grating Equation and Critical Frequency Calculation3.4 Experimental Measurements3.5 Shear Wave Reflections Techniques and the Measurement of Viscosity3.6 The Data Analysis3.7 Sensor Calibration and Reliability3.8 Conclusion AppendixReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisNanocomposites are currently defined "as a multiphase solid material where one of the phases has one, two or three dimensions of less than 100 nanometers or structures having nano-scale repeat distances between the different phases that make up the material". The use of nanocomposites with polymer, metal or ceramic matrices has increased in various areas of engineering and technology due to their special properties, with applications in bioengineering, battery cathodes, automotives, sensors and computers, as well other advanced industries. The present volume aims to provide recent information on nanocomposites (materials manufacturing and engineering) in six chapters. The chapter 1 of the book provides information on synthesis and characterization of ceramic hollow nanocomposites and nanotraps. Chapter 2 is dedicated to recent advances on preparation, properties and applications polyurathene nanocomposites. Chapter 3 described preparation, characterization and properties of organoclays, carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes based polymer nanocomposites. Chapter 4 contains information on mechanical and wear properties of multi-scale phase reinforced composites. Chapter 5 described modeling mechanical properties of nanocomposites Finally, chapter 6 is dedicated to polyanaline derivates and carbon nanotubes and their characterization.This book is the essential reference for academics, materials and physics researchers, materials, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, and professionals in nanocomposite-related industries.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisChemistry of Carbon Nanostructures aims to present the current state-of-the-art synthesis and application of carbon materials like nano diamonds, ribbons and graphene-like structures in science and engineering. Edited by Professor Klaus Müllen, who received the Adolf von Bayer Medal for his contribution to Carbon Chemistry, and Xinliang Feng, this book combines outstanding contributions by a renowned international team of experts. The authors discuss chemical aspects of carbon nanostructures, their synthesis, functionalization and design strategies for defi ned applications. Recent advances in carbon nanomembranes, molecule-assisted ultrasound-induced liquid-phase exfoliation of graphene, and solution synthesis of graphene nanoribbons and biological application of nanodiamonds are highlighted topics. This book provides an excellent reference on the chemistry of carbon nanostructures for Chemists, Materials Scientists, Condensed-matter Physicists, Surface Scientists, and Engineers.Table of ContentsFrom the Contents: - Synthesis of Carbon Structures - pi-pi Conjugated Molecules - Graphene - Adamantyl Structures - Nano Diamonds - Carbon Nano Fibers - Carbon Materials

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Book SynopsisGeneral introduction - Definition of nanodispersions (nanosuspensions, nanoemulsions, swollen micelles or microemulsions, liposomes and vesicles) and their size range. General description of their colloid stability. Main advantages of nanodispersions and their industrial applications.Preparation of nanosuspensions by top-up process - Nucleation and growth and control of particle size distribution. Factors determining the formation of narrow particle size distribution. Role of surfactants and polymers. Preparation of nano-polymer colloids (lattices) by emulsion and dispersion polymerization. Factors affects the stability of nanosuspensions.Preparation of nanosuspensions by bottom down process - Dispersion of preformed particles in liquids and the need of a wetting agent. Break-up of aggregates and agglomerates by application of high speed stirrers. Reduction of particle size by application of intense energy (microfluidization or bead milling). Maintenance of the colloid stability of the resulting particles. Reduction of Ostwald ripening.Industrial applications of nanosuspensions - Application in pharmacy to enhance bioavailability, Application in sunscreens for UV protection. Application in paints and coatings.Preparation of nanoemulsions by the use of high pressure homogenisers - Principles of emulsion formation and the role of the emulsifier. Selection of emulsifiers. Methods of emulsification and prevention of coalescence during emulsification. Origin of colloid stability of nanoemulsions. Prevention of Ostwald ripeningLow energy methods for nanoemulsion preparation - The phase inversion composition method and the role of mixing the surfactant with oil and water. The phase inversion temperature method for preparation of nanoemulsions. Preparation of nanoemulsions by dilution of microemulsions.Practical examples of nanoemulsions and their industrial application - Nanoemulsions based on non-ionic surfactants and the role of the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance. Effect of oil solubility on the stabilityof nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsions based on polymeric surfactants. Applications in pharmacy and cosmetics.Swollen micelles or microemulsionsDefinition of microemulsions and their size range. Thermodynamic definition of microemulstions. Theories of microemulsion formation and stability. Characterisation of microemulsions using scattering, conductivity and NMR rechniques.Formulation of microemulsions and their industrial applications - Distinction between microemulsions and macroemulsions. Formulation of oil/water and water/oil microemulsions. Selection of emulsifiers for microemulsions. Application of microemulsions in tertiary oil recovery.Liposomes and vesicles - Formation of multilamellar lipid layers (liposomes) by dispersion of lipids in water. Formation of unilamellar vesicles by sonication of the liposomes. Factors responsible for stabilisation of liposomes and vesicles. Use of block copolymers to enhance the stability of vesicles. Applications of liposomes and vesicles in pharmacy and cosmetics. Table of ContentsChapter 1 General IntroductionDefinition of nanodispersions (nanosuspensions, nanoemulsions, swollen micelles or microemulsions, liposomes and vesicles) and their size range. General description of their colloid stability. Main advantages of nanodispersions and their industrial applications. Outline and scope of the text.Chapter 2 Preparation of nanosuspensions by top-up process Nucleation and growth and control of particle size distribution. Factors determining the formation of narrow particle size distribution. Role of surfactants and polymers. Preparation of nano-polymer colloids (lattices) by emulsion and dispersion polymerization. Factors affects the stability of nanosuspensions.Chapter 3 Preparation of nanosuspensions by bottom down processDispersion of preformed particles in liquids and the need of a wetting agent. Break-up of aggregates and agglomerates by application of high speed stirrers. Reduction of particle size by application of intense energy (microfluidization or bead milling). Maintenance of the colloid stability of the resulting particles. Reduction of Ostwald ripening.Chapter 4 Industrial applications of NanosuspensionsApplication in pharmacy to enhance bioavailability, Application in sunscreens for UV protection. Application in paints and coatings.Chapter 5 Preparation of nanoemulsions by the use of high pressure homogenisersPrinciples of emulsion formation and the role of the emulsifier. Selection of emulsifiers. Methods of emulsification and prevention of coalescence during emulsification. Origin of colloid stability of nanoemulsions. Prevention of Ostwald ripeningChapter 6 Low energy methods for nanoemulsion preparationThe phase inversion composition method and the role of mixing the surfactant with oil and water. The phase inversion temperature method for preparation of nanoemulsions. Preparation of nanoemulsions by dilution of microemulsions.Chapter 7 Practical examples of nanoemulsions and their industrial applicationNanoemulsions based on non-ionic surfactants and the role of the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance. Effect of oil solubility on the stabilityof nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsions based on polymeric surfactants. Applications in pharmacy and cosmetics.Chapter 8 Swollen micelles or microemulsions Definition of microemulsions and their size range. Thermodynamic definition of microemulstions. Theories of microemulsion formation and stability. 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