{"product_id":"nanomaterials-an-introduction-to-synthesis-properties-and-applications-9783527333790","title":"Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis,","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuccessor of the highly acclaimed, first full-color introduction to nanomaterials - now including graphenes and carbon nanotubes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-colored introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology in particular addresses the needs of engineers who need to know the special phenomena and potentials, without getting bogged down in the scientific detail of the physics and chemistry involved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the author's own courses, this textbook shows how to produce nanomaterials and use them in engineering applications for novel products. Following an introduction, the text goes on to treat synthesis, characterization techniques, thermal, optical, magnetic and electronic properties, processing and, finally, emerging applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sound overview of the \"nano world\" from an application-oriented perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReviews for the first edition:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The reader [of this book] profits from the broad scientific teaching experience of the author.... This book is highly recommended for everyone who wants to step onto the new and fascinating field of nanomaterials.\" (International Journal of Materials Research, May 2009) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The practical presentation and clarity in writing style makes this book a winner for anyone wanting to quickly learn about the fundamentals and practical side of nanomaterials.\" (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March\/April 2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface IX\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Nanomaterials: An Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Elementary Consequences of Small Particle Size 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Surface of Nanoparticles 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Thermal Phenomena 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Diffusion Scaling Law 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Scaling of Vibrations 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Surfaces in Nanomaterials 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 General Considerations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Surface Energy 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Some Technical Consequences of Surface Energy 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Gas-Phase Synthesis of Nanoparticles 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Fundamental Considerations 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Inert Gas Condensation Process 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Physical and Chemical Vapor Synthesis Processes 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Laser Ablation Process 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Radio- and Microwave Plasma Processes 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Flame Aerosol Process 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Synthesis of Coated Particles 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Nanotubes, Nanorods, and Nanoplates 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 General Considerations 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Conditions for the Formation of Rods and Plates 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 Layered Structures 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.3 One-Dimensional Crystals 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Nanostructures Related to Compounds with Layered Structures 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Nanotubes and Nanorods from Materials other than Carbon 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Synthesis of Nanotubes and Nanorods 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Nanofluids 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Definition 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Nanofluids for Improved Heat Transfer 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Ferrofluids 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 General Considerations 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Properties of Ferrofluids 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Applications of Ferrofluids 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Phase Transformations of Nanoparticles 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Thermodynamics of Nanoparticles 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Heat Capacity of Nanoparticles 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Phase Transformations of Nanoparticles 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Phase Transformation and Coagulation 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Structures of Nanoparticles 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 A Closer Look at Nanoparticle Melting 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Structural Fluctuations 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Magnetic Properties of Nanoparticles 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Magnetic Materials 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Superparamagnetic Materials 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Susceptibility and Related Phenomena in Superparamagnets 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Applications of Superparamagnetic Materials 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Exchange-Coupled Magnetic Nanoparticles 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Optical Properties of Nanoparticles 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 General Remarks 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Adjustment of the Index of Refraction 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Optical Properties Related to Quantum Confinement 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Quantum Dots and Other Lumophores 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Metallic and Semiconducting Nanoparticles Isolated and in Transparent Matrices 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Special Luminescent Nanocomposites 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Electroluminescence 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Photochromic and Electrochromic Materials 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.1 General Considerations 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.2 Photochromic Materials 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.3 Electrochromic Materials 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Materials for Combined Magnetic and Optic Applications 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Electrical Properties of Nanoparticles 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Fundamentals of Electrical Conductivity in Nanotubes and Nanorods 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Nanotubes 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Photoconductivity of Nanorods 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Electrical Conductivity of Nanocomposites 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Mechanical Properties of Nanoparticles 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 General Considerations 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Bulk Metallic and Ceramic Materials 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Influence of Porosity 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Influence of Grain Size 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 Superplasticity 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Filled Polymer Composites 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 Particle-Filled Polymers 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 Polymer-Based Nanocomposites Filled with Platelets 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.3 Carbon Nanotube- and Graphene-Based Composites 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Characterization of Nanomaterials 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 General Remarks 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Global Methods for Characterization 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Specific Surface Area 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 X-Ray and Electron Diffraction 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Electron Microscopy 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.1 General Considerations 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.2 Interaction of the Electron Beam and Specimen 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.3 Localized Chemical Analysis in the Electron Microscope 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.4 Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Using a High-Angle Annular Dark-Field Detector 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743117848919,"sku":"9783527333790","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9783527333790.jpg?v=1720064188","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nanomaterials-an-introduction-to-synthesis-properties-and-applications-9783527333790","provider":"Book 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