Nanomaterials : an introduction to synthesis, properties, and applications / Dieter Vollath.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vollath, D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanostructured materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 375 p.) : ill. (some col.), graphs.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany : Wiley-VCH, c2013.

Summary:

Successor of the highly acclaimed, first full-color introduction to nanomaterials - now including graphenes and carbon nanotubes This 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. Based 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. A sound overview of the "nano world" from an application-oriented perspective. Reviews for the first edition: "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) "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).

Contents:

Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Contents

Preface

1 Nanomaterials: An Introduction

2 Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Elementary Consequences of Small Particle Size

2.2.1 Surface of Nanoparticles

2.2.2 Thermal Phenomena

2.2.3 Diffusion Scaling Law

2.2.4 Scaling of Vibrations

References

3 Surfaces in Nanomaterials

3.1 General Considerations

3.2 Surface Energy

3.3 Some Technical Consequences of Surface Energy

4 Gas-Phase Synthesis of Nanoparticles

4.1 Fundamental Considerations

4.2 Inert Gas Condensation Process

4.3 Physical and Chemical Vapor Synthesis Processes

4.4 Laser Ablation Process

4.5 Radio- and Microwave Plasma Processes

4.6 Flame Aerosol Process

4.7 Synthesis of Coated Particles

5 Nanotubes, Nanorods, and Nanoplates

5.1 General Considerations

5.1.1 Conditions for the Formation of Rods and Plates

5.1.2 Layered Structures

5.1.3 One-Dimensional Crystals

5.2 Nanostructures Related to Compounds with Layered Structures

5.2.1 Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene

5.2.2 Nanotubes and Nanorods from Materials other than Carbon

5.2.3 Synthesis of Nanotubes and Nanorods

6 Nanofluids

6.1 Definition

6.2 Nanofluids for Improved Heat Transfer

6.3 Ferrofluids

6.3.1 General Considerations

6.3.2 Properties of Ferrofluids

6.3.3 Applications of Ferrofluids

7 Phase Transformations of Nanoparticles

7.1 Thermodynamics of Nanoparticles

7.2 Heat Capacity of Nanoparticles

7.3 Phase Transformations of Nanoparticles

7.4 Phase Transformation and Coagulation

7.5 Structures of Nanoparticles

7.6 A Closer Look at Nanoparticle Melting

7.7 Structural Fluctuations

8 Magnetic Properties of Nanoparticles.

8.1 Magnetic Materials

8.2 Superparamagnetic Materials

8.3 Susceptibility and Related Phenomena in Superparamagnets

8.4 Applications of Superparamagnetic Materials

8.5 Exchange-Coupled Magnetic Nanoparticles

9 Optical Properties of Nanoparticles

9.1 General Remarks

9.2 Adjustment of the Index of Refraction

9.3 Optical Properties Related to Quantum Confinement

9.4 Quantum Dots and Other Lumophores

9.5 Metallic and Semiconducting Nanoparticles Isolated and in Transparent Matrices

9.6 Special Luminescent Nanocomposites

9.7 Electroluminescence

9.8 Photochromic and Electrochromic Materials

9.8.1 General Considerations

9.8.2 Photochromic Materials

9.8.3 Electrochromic Materials

9.9 Materials for Combined Magnetic and Optic Applications

10 Electrical Properties of Nanoparticles

10.1 Fundamentals of Electrical Conductivity in Nanotubes and Nanorods

10.2 Nanotubes

10.3 Photoconductivity of Nanorods

10.4 Electrical Conductivity of Nanocomposites

11 Mechanical Properties of Nanoparticles

11.1 General Considerations

11.2 Bulk Metallic and Ceramic Materials

11.2.1 Influence of Porosity

11.2.2 Influence of Grain Size

11.2.3 Superplasticity

11.3 Filled Polymer Composites

11.3.1 Particle-Filled Polymers

11.3.2 Polymer-Based Nanocomposites Filled with Platelets

11.3.3 Carbon Nanotube- and Graphene-Based Composites

12 Characterization of Nanomaterials

12.1 General Remarks

12.2 Global Methods for Characterization

12.2.1 Specific Surface Area

12.3 X-Ray and Electron Diffraction

12.4 Electron Microscopy

12.4.1 General Considerations

12.4.2 Interaction of the Electron Beam and Specimen

12.4.3 Localized Chemical Analysis in the Electron Microscope.

12.4.4 Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Using a High-Angle Annular Dark-Field Detector

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed July 25, 2013).

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ISBN:

9783527671878

3527671870

OCLC:

852759282