Nanotubes and Nanowires / C. N. R. Rao, A. Govindaraj, and Leela Srinivas Panchakarla.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rao, C. N. R., 1934- author.

Govindaraj, A., author.

Panchakarla, Leela Srinivas, author.

Series:

ISSO (Series)

Issn Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotubes.

Nanowires.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (610 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : The Royal Society of Chemistry, [2022]

Summary:

This new edition of Nanotubes and Nanowires is ideal both for graduates needing an introduction to the field, as well as for professionals and researchers in academia and industry.

Contents:

Cover

Nanotubes and Nanowires: 3rd Edition

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Contents

Chapter 1 - Carbon Nanotubes

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Synthesis

1.2.1 Multi-­walled Carbon Nanotubes

1.2.1.1 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

1.2.1.2 Plasma-­enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition

1.2.1.3 Thermal Chemical Vapor Deposition

1.2.1.4 Vapor Phase Growth

1.2.1.5 Electrochemical Synthesis

1.2.1.6 Use of Supercritical Fluids

1.2.1.7 Solvothermal Procedures

1.2.1.8 Microwave Synthesis

1.2.2 Aligned Nanotube Bundles and Micropatterning

1.2.3 Single-­walled Carbon Nanotubes

1.2.3.1 Optical Plasma Control

1.2.3.2 Improvement of Oxidation Resistance

1.2.3.3 Laser Vaporization

1.2.3.4 Pyrolysis or Vapor Phase Deposition

1.2.3.5 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

1.2.3.6 Alcohol Catalytic CVD

1.2.3.7 Aerogel-­supported Chemical Vapor Deposition

1.2.3.8 Laser-­assisted Thermal Chemical Vapor Deposition

1.2.3.9 CoMoCat Process

1.2.3.10 High-­pressure CO Disproportionation

1.2.3.11 Flame Synthesis

1.2.3.12 Sonochemical Route

1.2.4 Direct Spinning of Nanotube Yarns

1.2.5 Selective Preparation of Semiconducting and Metallic SWNTs

1.2.6 Chirality-­defined Synthesis of SWNTs

1.2.6.1 Direct Controlled Synthesis

1.2.6.2 Postsynthesis Separation Approaches

1.2.7 Junction Nanotubes

1.2.8 Peapods and Double-­walled Nanotubes

1.2.9 Mechanism of Formation of Nanotubes

1.2.10 Purification of SWNTs

1.2.11 Separation of Metallic and Semiconducting SWNTs

1.3 Structure, Spectra and Characterization

1.3.1 General Structural Features

1.3.2 Raman and Other Spectroscopies

1.3.2.1 The G-­band

1.3.2.2 The Radial Breathing Mode (RBM)

1.3.2.3 Dispersive G′-­band (2D band)

1.3.2.4 Disorder-­induced D Band.

1.3.2.5 Optical Spectroscopy

1.3.3 Pressure-­induced Transformations

1.3.4 Electronic Structure

References

Chapter 2 - Chemically Modified Nanotubes

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Doping with Boron and Nitrogen

2.3 Intercalation by Alkali Metals

2.4 Metal ↔ Semiconductor Transitions Induced by Molecular Interaction

2.5 Opening and Filling of Nanotubes

2.6 Decoration and Coating

2.7 Reactivity, Solubilization and Functionalization

2.8 Covalent Functionalization

2.8.1 Halogenation

2.8.2 End-­group Functionalization

2.8.3 Cycloaddition

2.8.4 Radical Addition

2.8.5 Nucleophilic Addition

2.8.6 Covalent Polymer Composites

2.8.7 Other Covalent Functionalization Methods

2.9 Noncovalent Functionalization

2.9.1 Noncovalent Polymer Composites

2.9.2 Functionalization Using Surfactants and Polyaromatics

2.9.3 Interaction with Biomolecules

2.9.4 Endrohedral Filling

2.10 Functionalization Using Fluorous Chemistry and Click Chemistry

Chapter 3 - Properties and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

3.1 Electronic Properties

3.2 Phase Transitions and Fluid Mechanics

3.3 Carbon Nanotube Composites

3.4 Applications, Potential and Otherwise

3.4.1 Electronic Applications

3.4.2 Field-­effect Transistors (FETs) and Related Devices

3.4.3 Electromechanical Properties

3.4.4 Field Emission

3.4.5 Energy Storage and Conversion: Supercapacitors, Solar Cells and Actuators

3.4.6 Sensors and Probes

3.4.7 Biological Aspects

3.4.8 Mechanical Properties and Related Devices

3.4.9 Lithium Batteries

3.4.10 Gas Adsorption and Hydrogen Storage

3.4.11 Other Useful Properties and Devices

Chapter 4 - Inorganic Nanotubes

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Synthetic Methods

4.3 Nanotubes of Different Materials

4.3.1 Nanotubes of Elemental Materials.

4.3.2 Metal Chalcogenide Nanotubes

4.3.3 Pnictide Nanotubes

4.3.4 Nanotubes of Carbides and Other Materials

4.3.5 Metal Oxide Nanotubes

4.3.5.1 SiO2 Nanotubes

4.3.5.2 TiO2 Nanotubes

4.3.5.3 ZnO, CdO and Al2O3 Nanotubes

4.3.5.4 Nanotubes of Vanadium and Niobium Oxides

4.3.5.5 Nanotubes of Other Transition Metal Oxides

4.3.5.6 Other Binary Oxide Nanotubes

4.3.5.7 Nanotubes of Titanates and Other Complex Oxides

4.3.5.8 Nanotubes Based on Complex Inorganic Nanostructures

4.3.6 Misfit Layered Nanotubes

4.3.6.1 Chalcogenide-­based Misfit Layered Nanotubes

4.3.6.2 Quaternary Misfit Nanotubes

4.3.6.3 Oxide-­based Misfit Nanotubes

4.4 Properties

4.4.1 Mechanical Properties

4.4.2 Electronic, Magnetic, Optical and Related Properties

4.4.2.1 Field-­effect Transistors

4.4.2.2 Electromechanical Properties

4.4.2.3 Optoelectronic Properties

4.4.2.4 Field Emission

4.4.3 Tribological Properties

4.4.4 Thermal Properties

4.5 Solubilization and Functionalization

4.6 Applications

Chapter 5 - Synthetic Strategies for Inorganic Nanowires

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Synthetic Strategies

5.2.1 Vapour-­phase Growth

5.2.1.1 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

5.2.1.2 Laser Ablation Technique

5.2.1.3 Molecular-­beam Epitaxy

5.2.2 Growth Mechanisms

5.2.2.1 Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) Growth

5.2.2.2 Oxide-­assisted Growth

5.2.2.3 Vapour-Solid Growth

5.2.2.4 Carbothermal Reactions

5.2.3 Solution-­based Growth

5.2.3.1 Anisotropic Structures

5.2.3.2 Template-­based Synthesis

5.2.3.3 Solution-Liquid-Solid Process

5.2.3.4 Solvothermal Synthesis

5.3 Growth Control and Integration

Chapter 6 - Elemental Nanowires

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Silicon

6.3 Germanium

6.4 Boron

6.5 In, Sn, Pb, Sb and Bi

6.6 Se and Te

6.7 Gold.

6.8 Silver

6.9 Iron and Cobalt

6.10 Nickel and Copper

6.11 Other Metals and Alloys

6.12 Trimetallic Nanowires

6.13 Segmented Heterojunction Nanowires

Chapter 7 - Metal Oxide Nanowires

7.1 MgO

7.2 Al2O3, Ga2O3 and In2O3

7.3 SnO2

7.4 CeO2, SiO2 and GeO2

7.5 TiO2

7.6 CrO2, MnO2 and Mn3O4

7.7 CuxO

7.8 ZnO

7.9 Vanadium and Tungsten Oxides

7.10 Other Binary Oxides

7.11 Ternary and Quarternary Oxides

Chapter 8 - Metal Nitride, Carbide and Boride Nanowires

8.1 BN

8.2 AlN

8.3 GaN

8.4 InN

8.5 Si3N4 and Si2N2O

8.6 Metal Carbide and Boride Nanowires

8.6.1 BC

8.6.2 SiC

8.6.3 Other Carbide Nanowires

8.6.4 Borides

Chapter 9 - Nanowires of Metal Chalcogenides, Phosphides and Other Semiconductor Materials

9.1 Metal Chalcogenide

9.1.1 CdS

9.1.2 CdSe and CdTe

9.1.3 PbS, PbSe and PbTe

9.1.4 CuS and CuSe

9.1.5 ZnS and ZnSe

9.1.6 NbS2, NbSe2 and NbSe3

9.1.7 Bismuth Chalcogenides

9.1.8 Other Chalcogenides

9.2 GaAs, InP and Other Semiconductor Nanowires

9.2.1 GaAs

9.2.2 InP and GaP

9.3 Miscellaneous Nanowires

9.4 Coaxial Nanowires and Coating Nanowires

9.5 Perovskite Nanowires

9.5.1 Vapor-­phase Synthesis

9.5.2 Solution-­phase Synthesis

9.5.3 Template-­assisted Methods

Chapter 10 - Functionalization and Useful Properties and Potential Applications of Nanowires

10.1 Self Assembly and Functionalization

10.2 Useful Properties and Potential Applications

10.2.1 Optical Properties

10.2.2 Photonic Applications of Perovskite NWs

10.2.2.1 Perovskite NW Lasers

10.2.2.2 Photodetectors

10.2.3 Electrical and Magnetic Properties

10.2.4 Transistors and Devices

10.2.5 Field Emission

10.2.6 Energy Storage and Conversion

10.2.6.1 Solar Cells.

10.2.6.2 Supercapacitor, Lithium Batteries and Fuel Cells

10.2.7 Electromechanical Devices

10.2.8 Sensor Applications and Other Aspects

10.2.9 Mechanical Properties

10.2.10 Thermoelectric Properties

10.2.11 Biological Aspects

Subject Index.

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ISBN:

9781788019637

1788019636

9781523141524

1523141522

9781788019644

1788019644

OCLC:

1283858679