Nanotubes and nanowires

Nanotubes (both of carbon and inorganic materials) can be made in a variety of ways, demonstrating a wide range of fascinating properties. Many of these, such as high mechanical strength and interesting electronic properties relate directly to potential applications. Nanowires have been made from a...

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Main Authors Rao, C. N. R. 1934- (Author), Govindaraj, A. (Author), Panchakarla, Leela Srinivas (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2022]
Edition3rd edition.
SeriesRSC nanoscience & nanotechnology ; 52.
Subjects
Nanotubes.
Nanowires.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781788019644
1788019644
9781788019637
1788019636
9781788017824
178801782X
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Table of 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • 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
  • References
  • Subject Index.

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