Nanomaterials and devices / Donglu Shi, Zizheng Guo, Nicholas Bedford.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shi, Donglu, author.

Guo, Zizheng, author.

Bedford, Nicholas, author.

Series:

Micro and Nano Technologies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanostructured materials--Congresses.

Nanostructured materials.

Nanostructured materials--Design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (358 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England ; Waltham, Massachusetts : William Andrew, 2015.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Introducing the fields of nanomaterials and devices, and their applications across a wide range of academic disciplines and industry sectors, Donglu Shi bridges knowledge acquisition and practical work, providing a starting point for the research and development of applications. The book describes characterization of nanomaterials, their preparation methods and performance testing techniques; the design and development of nano-scale devices; and the applications of nanomaterials, with examples taken from different industry sectors, such as lighting, energy, bioengineering and medicine / med

Contents:

Front Cover; Nanomaterials and Devices; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Basic Properties of Nanomaterials; 1.1 The Nanometer and Its Brief History, Nanoscience, and Nanotechnology; 1.2 Characteristics of Nanomaterials; 1.2.1 Perfect Law of Nanomaterials; 1.2.2 Nano-Effect; 1.2.2.1 Exceptional Optical Properties; 1.2.2.2 Exceptional Thermal Properties; 1.2.2.3 Exceptional Magnetic Properties; 1.2.2.4 Exceptional Mechanical Properties; 1.2.2.5 Exceptional Electrical Properties; 1.2.3 Natural Nano-Effect; 1.3 Physical Principles of the Nano-Effect; 1.3.1 Discontinuity of Electron Levels

1.3.2 Kubo Theory1.3.2.1 Hypothesis Regarding Degenerate Fermi Liquid; 1.3.2.2 Electrically Neutral Assumption of Ultrafine Particles; 1.3.3 Quantum Size Effect; 1.3.4 Small Size Effect; 1.3.5 Surface Effect; 1.3.6 Dielectric Confinement Effect; References; 2 Characterization and Analysis of Nanomaterials; 2.1 Detection and Analysis of Particle Size; 2.2 Detection and Analysis of the Electrical Properties; 2.3 Detection and Analysis of Magnetic Properties; 2.4 Detection and Analysis of the Mechanical Properties; 2.5 Detection and Analysis of Thermal Properties

2.6 Detection and Analysis of Optical Properties2.7 Scanning Probe Microscopy; 2.7.1 Working Principles of Scanning Tunneling Microscopy; 2.7.2 Operating Mode of STM; 2.7.3 STM Application: Atomic Manipulation; 2.7.4 Advantages of STM; 2.8 Atomic Force Microscopy; 2.8.1 Working Principle of AFM; 2.8.2 Comparison of the AFM Scanning Modes; 2.8.3 Application Examples of AFM; References; 3 Carbon Nanotubes; 3.1 Allotropes of Carbon and Structure; 3.1.1 Allotropes of Carbon; 3.1.2 Structures of Carbon Allotropes; 3.1.3 Graphene; 3.1.3.1 Single-Layer Graphite Material (Graphene)

3.2 Types and Nature of CNTs3.2.1 Types of CNTs; 3.2.2 Characteristics of CNTs; 3.2.2.1 Mechanical Properties; 3.2.2.2 Electrical Characteristics; 3.2.2.3 Thermal Properties; 3.2.2.4 Superconducting Phenomenon of CNTs; 3.2.2.5 Chemical Properties; 3.2.3 Electronic Structure of CNTs; 3.2.3.1 π-Electron Orbital and the Energy of the Conjugated Molecule in Planar Structure; 3.2.3.2 Electronic Structure of Graphite; 3.3 Preparation of CNTs; 3.4 Applications of CNTs; 3.4.1 CNT Electronics; 3.4.1.1 The Limits of Microelectronics Technology and the Emergence of Nanoelectronics

3.4.1.2 Single-Electron Transistor3.4.1.3 CNT Electronics; 3.4.1.3.1 Quantum Wire; Conductivity of an SWNT; Conductivity of a Single MWNT; 3.4.1.3.2 CNT-Based Junction; 3.4.1.3.3 SET with CNTs; 3.4.1.3.4 CNT-Based FET; 3.4.1.3.5 Complementary Nongate (Inverter) Circuit with CNTs; 3.4.2 Other Applications of CNTs; 3.4.2.1 Nano Test Tubes; 3.4.2.2 Nanobalance; 3.4.2.3 Nanomolds; 3.4.2.4 CNTs: Field Emission Cathode Materials; 3.4.2.5 Application of CNTs in Hydrogen Storage; 3.4.2.6 High-Energy Microbattery; 3.4.2.7 High-Energy Capacitor; 3.4.2.8 Chip Thermal/Heat Protection; 3.4.2.9 Nanoreactor

3.4.2.10 Nanocomposite Materials

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781455777495

1455777498

OCLC:

893577735