Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive resource for new and veteran researchers in the field of self-assembling and functional materials
In Functional Materials from Colloidal Self-assembly, a pair of distinguished researchers delivers a thorough overview of how the colloidal self-assembly approach can enable the design and fabrication of several functional materials and devices. Among other topics, the book explores the foundations of self-assembly in different systems, nucleation, the growth of nanoparticles, self-assembly of colloidal microspheres for photonic crystals and devices, and the self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules as a template for mesoporous materials.
The authors also discuss the self-assembly of biomolecules, superstructures from self-assembly, architectures from self-assembly, and the applications of self-assembled nanostructures.
Functional Materials from Colloidal Self-assembly provides a balanced approach to the theoretical background and applications of the subject, offering sound guidance to both experienced and early-career researchers. The book also delivers:
- A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of colloids, including the theory of nucleation and the growth of colloidal particles
- Comprehensive explorations of mechanisms and strategies for the self-assembly of colloidal particles, including DNA-mediated colloidal self-assembly
- Practical discussions of characterization techniques for self-assembled colloidal structures, including electron microscopy techniques and X-ray techniques
- In-depth examinations of biological and biomedical materials, including tissue engineering, drug loading and release, and biodetection
Perfect for materials scientists, inorganic chemists, and catalytic chemists, Functional Materials from Colloidal Self-assembly is also a must-read reference for biochemists and surface chemists seeking a one-stop resource on self-assembling and functional materials.
Table of ContentsPART I INTRODUCTION
PART II FUNDAMENTALS of COLLOIDS
1 Theory of nucleation and growth of colloidal particles
2 Stability of colloidal particles
3 Synthesis and characterization of colloidal particles
PART III SELF-ASSEMBLY of COLLOIDAL PARTICLES: MECHANISMS AND STRATEGIES
4 Assembly mechanism of colloidal particles in solution
5 Self-assembly of spherical colloidal particles
6 Self-assembly of non-spherical colloidal particles
7 DNA mediated colloidal self-assembly
PART IV CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES of SELF-ASSEMBLED COLLOIDAL STRUCTURES
8 Electron microscopy techniques
9 X-ray techniques (SAXS, GISAXS, XPCS, coherent diffraction imaging)
10 High-resolution spectromicroscopy such as confocal laser scanning microscope
11 Others (Dynamic light scattering and Electrophoresis)
PART V BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
12 Tissue engineering
13 Drug loading and release
14 Biodetection
15 Electrochemical biosensing
PART VI PHOTONIC MATERIALS
16 Surface plasmonic structures
17 Photonic crystals
18 Photonic glass
19 Green printing
20 Structural color
PART VII ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
21 Carbon quantum dots
22 Display panel (LED light output enhancement)
PART VIII CATALYTIC AND ADSORPTIVE MATERIALS
23 Nanocatalysis
24 MOFs for electrocatalysis
25 Macroporous materials from self-assembled templates for catalytic and adsorptive applications
PART IX SUSTAINABLE ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
26 Rechargeable batteries
27 Electrochemical capacitors
28 Solar cells
PART X SENSORS
29 Gas sensors
30 Liquid sensors (humidity, glucose, pH and Ionic strength, metal ions)
PART XI CONCLUDING REMARKS
