Nanostructures
- 1st Edition - October 21, 2016
- Editors: Osvaldo de Oliveira Jr, Marystela Ferreira, Alessandra Luzia Da Róz, Fabio de Lima Leite
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 9 7 8 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 9 7 8 3 - 1
Nanostructures covers the main concepts and fundamentals of nanoscience emphasizing characteristics and properties of numerous nanostructures. This book offers a clear explanatio… Read more

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Request a sales quoteNanostructures covers the main concepts and fundamentals of nanoscience emphasizing characteristics and properties of numerous nanostructures.
This book offers a clear explanation of nanostructured materials via several examples of synthesis/processing methodologies and materials characterization. In particular, this book is targeted to a range of scientific backgrounds, with some chapters written at an introductory level and others with the in-depth coverage required for a seasoned professional.
Nanostructures is an important reference source for early-career researchers and practicing materials scientists and engineers seeking a focused overview of the science of nanostructures and nanostructured systems, and their industrial applications.
- Presents an accessible overview of the science behind, and industrial uses of, nanostructures. Gives materials scientists and engineers an understanding of how using nanostructures may increase material performance
- Targeted to a wide audience, including graduate and postgraduate study with a didactic approach to aid fluid learning
- Features an analysis of different nanostructured systems, explaining their properties and industrial applications
Materials scientists and engineers, as well as those working in the natural and life sciences seeking a reference work outlining the essential principles of nanostructures and nanomaterials
- List of Contributors
- 1: Basic Concepts and Principles
- Abstract
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Final Considerations
- List of Symbols
- 2: Supramolecular Systems
- Abstract
- 2.1. General Concepts of Supramolecular Systems
- 2.2. Molecular Recognition
- 2.3. Self-Organized Systems
- 2.4. Multicyclic Supramolecular Systems
- 3: Electrochemical Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials
- Abstract
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Fundamental Aspects of Electrochemistry
- 3.3. Synthesis of Nanostructured Films by Electrodeposition
- 3.4. Oxide Formation by Anodization of Valve Metals
- 3.5. Conclusions
- List of Symbols
- 4: Nanostructured Films: Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) and Layer-by-Layer (LbL) Techniques
- Abstract
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Langmuir–Blodgett Technique
- 4.3. Layer-by-Layer Technique
- 4.4. Final Considerations
- Acknowledgment
- 5: Low-Dimensional Systems: Nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Synthesis Methods
- 5.3. Properties
- 5.4. Characterization Methods
- 5.5. Applications
- 5.6. Final Considerations
- List of Symbols
- 6: Magnetic Nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Basic Concepts of Magnetism
- 6.3. SPIOs
- 6.4. The Structure and Physico-Chemical Properties of the SPIO Systems
- 6.5. Biomedical Applications
- 6.6. Conclusions and Perspectives
- List of Symbols
- 7: Nanocomposites of Polymer Matrices and Lamellar Clays
- Abstract
- 7.1. Polymer Nanocomposites
- 7.2. Structures of Lamellar Clays
- 7.3. Structure of Polymer Nanocomposites
- 7.4. Methods for Obtaining Polymer Nanocomposites
- 7.5. Compatibilization in Nanocomposites with Nonpolar Matrices
- 7.6. Nanocomposites with Polar Matrices
- 7.7. Nanocomposites with Nonpolar Matrices
- 7.8. Final Considerations
- 8: Mathematical Fundamentals of Nanotechnology
- Abstract
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Classical Mechanics
- 8.3. Quantum Mechanics
- List of Symbols
- 9: Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Fullerenes
- 9.3. Carbon Nanotubes
- 9.4. Graphene
- 9.5. Conclusions and Perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- No. of pages: 272
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 21, 2016
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323497824
- eBook ISBN: 9780323497831
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Osvaldo de Oliveira Jr
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Marystela Ferreira
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Alessandra Luzia Da Róz
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