Advances in nanotechnology Volume 2 / Zacharie Bartul and Jerome Trenor, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bartul, Zacharie.

Trenor, Jérôme.

Series:

Advances in Nanotechnology

Advances in Nanotechnology ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology.

High technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (486 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The terms "nanoscience and nanotechnology" refer to the synthesis, characterisation, exploration and application of nanostructured materials. There is an increasing awareness that the nanomechanical properties of living cells and the extracellular microenvironment are intimately linked to their underlying physiology in health and disease. The recent literature on cell nanomechanics is reviewed in this book and the relevance of this science to the development of nanomedicine is discussed. Furthermore, the data on the 2-line ferrihydrite structure and texture is analysed, as well as its methods for preparation and catalytic properties. In addition, a simple method to initiate polymerisation by irradiation, without any added initiators, is reviewed. The authors of this book also discuss the perspectives of future development of the photocatalytic systems based on nanostructured semiconductors, and the ways for their further perfection are outlined, broadening the number of known nanophotocatalysts and photocatalytic processes, as well as the benefits of the utilisation of such systems in modern nanotechnologies. Other chapters in this book discuss the results of X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy for SnO2, TiO2 and CeO2 nanocrystals. The applications of amorphous metal alloys, as well as its benefits and disadvantages are also discussed.

Contents:

""ADVANCES IN NANOTECHNOLOGY, VOLUME 2 ""; ""ADVANCES IN NANOTECHNOLOGY, VOLUME 2 ""; ""CONTENTS ""; ""PREFACE""; ""NANOSTRUCTURED CONDUCTING POLYMERSAND THEIR NANOCOMPOSITES: CLASSIFICATION,PROPERTIES, FABRICATION AND APPLICATIONS""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction to Nanotechnology""; ""1.1. State-of-the-Art of Nanotechnology""; ""1.2. Nanotechnology in the Chemical Industry � Opportunitiesand Challenges""; ""2. Synthesis and Self-assembly of Nanomaterials""; ""2.1. Classification of Nanomaterials""; ""3. Overview of Investment and Commercial Value""

""4. Concept of Nanoconducting Polymers""""4.1. Preparation""; ""4.1.1. Electrochemical Synthesis""; ""4.1.2. Chemical Synthesis""; ""4.1.3. Template Synthesis""; ""4.1.4. Biocatalytic Approach""; ""4.1.5. Chemical Vapor Deposition""; ""4.2. Classification of Experimental Procedures""; ""4.3. Structural Characterization""; ""4.3.1. FT-IR Studies""; ""4.3.2. Raman Spectroscopy""; ""4.3.3. Uv-Vis Spectra""; ""4.3.4. X-Ray Diffraction""; ""4.3.5. Morphological Properties""; ""4.3.5.1. Sem Analysis""; ""4.3.5.2. TEM""; ""4.3.5.3. AFM""; ""4.3.6. Mechanism of Conduction""

""4.3.7. Optoelectronic Properties""""4.3.7.1. Luminescence""; ""5. Nanocomposites Based on Conducting Polymers""; ""6. Classification of Nano Conducting Polymer BasedNanocomposites""; ""6.1. Layered Like Inorganic Media and Porous Hosts""; ""6.1.1. PANI-Silica Nanocomposites""; ""6.1.2. PANI-Silane Nanoparticles""; ""6.2. Nano-scale Metal Particles""; ""6.2.1. PANI-Au and PANI-Ag Nanoparticles""; ""6.2.3. PANI-Pt Nanoparticles""; ""6.2.4. PANI-Pd Nanoparticles""; ""6.2.5. PANI-Ni And PANI-Sn Nanoparticles""; ""6.2.6. PANI-Cu Nanocomposites""; ""6.3. Metal Oxides Based Nanocomposites""

""6.3.1. PANI-V2O5 Nanocomposites""""6.3.2. PANI-TiO2 Nanocomposites""; ""6.3.3. PANI-Ferrite Nanocomposites""; ""6.3.4. Pani- Al2O3""; ""6.3.5. PANI-SnO2 Nanoparticles""; ""6.3.6. PANI-Zno and PANI-CeO2 Nanocomposite""; ""6.3.7. PANI-MnO2 Nanocomposites""; ""6.3.8. PANI-Phosphate Nanocomposites""; ""6.3.9. PANI-CdS Nanocomposites""; ""6.3.10. PANI-TiN Nanocomposites""; ""6.3.11. PANI-Zeolite""; ""6.4. PANI- CNT Nanocomposites""; ""6.4.1. PANI � Graphite Nanocomposites Including Carbon Black""; ""7. Preparation Techniques""; ""7.1. Electro Spinning Process""

""7.2. Mechano-Chemical Synthesis""""7.3. Vapor-Phase Assisted Surface Polymerization (VASP)""; ""7.4. Intercalation Techniques""; ""8. Characterization Techniques""; ""9. Properties of Nanocomposites""; ""9.1. Mechanical Properties""; ""9.2. Viscoelastic Properties""; ""9.3. Crystallinity""; ""9.4. Density/Volume Change""; ""9.5. Thermal Properties""; ""9.6. Barrier Properties""; ""9.7. Electrical Conductivity""; ""10. Design, NANO Fabrication and Nano Integration Applicationof Nano Conducting Polymers and Nancomposites""; ""10.1. Nanoelectronics""; ""10.1.1. Photovoltaics"";""10.1.2. Solar Cells""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61761-750-4

OCLC:

923653741