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Low-Dimensional Solids
Duncan W. Bruce (Edited by), DW Bruce (Author), Dermot O'Hare (Edited by), Richard I. Walton (Edited by)
9780470997512, Wiley
Hardback, published 27 August 2010
320 pages
23.4 x 15.8 x 2 cm, 0.544 kg
"Introducing topics such as novel layered superconductors, inorganic-DNA delivery systems and the chemistry and physics of inorganic nanotubes and nanosheets, Low-Dimensional Solids discusses some of the most exciting concepts in this developing field". (Centre Daily Times, 19 January 2011)
With physical properties that often may not be described by the transposition of physical laws from 3D space across to 2D or even 1D space, low-dimensional solids exhibit a high degree of anisotropy in the spatial distribution of their chemical bonds. This means that they can demonstrate new phenomena such as charge-density waves and can display nanoparticulate (0D), fibrous (1D) and lamellar (2D) morphologies. This text presents some of the most recent research into the synthesis and properties of these solids and covers: Introducing topics such as novel layered superconductors, inorganic-DNA delivery systems and the chemistry and physics of inorganic nanotubes and nanosheets, this book discusses some of the most exciting concepts in this developing field. Additional volumes in the Inorganic Materials Book Series: Molecular Materials All volumes are sold individually or as comprehensive 5 Volume Set.
Functional Oxides
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Energy Materials
Inorganic Materials Series Preface ix Preface xi List of Contributors xiii 1 Metal Oxide Nanoparticles 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Oxide Types; Point Defects and Electrical Conductivity 4 1.3 Preparation of Nanoionic Materials 10 1.4 Characterisation 1 1.4.1 Determination of Particle Size and Dispersion 13 1.4.2 Characterisation of Microstructure 16 1.4.3 Transport Measurements 20 1.5 Review of the Current Experimental Data and their Agreement with Theory 30 1.5.1 Microstructure 30 1.5.2 Transport 31 1.5.3 Mechanical Properties 42 1.5.4 Magnetic Properties 44 1.6 Applications 46 1.6.1 Gas Sensors 46 1.6.2 Batteries 50 1.6.3 Fuel Cells 54 1.6.4 Catalysis and Adsorption 55 1.6.5 Biomedical Applications of Magnetic Nanocrystalline Oxides 60 1.7 Overview and Prospects 62 References 65 2 Inorganic Nanotubes and Nanowires 77 2.1 Introduction 77 2.2 Inorganic Nanotubes 78 2.2.1 Synthesis 79 2.2.2 Functionalisation and Solubilisation 114 2.2.3 Properties and Applications 115 2.3 Nanowires 116 2.3.1 Synthesis 116 2.3.2 Self-Assembly and Functionalisation 127 2.3.3 Properties and Applications 130 2.4 Outlook 145 References 146 3 Biomedical Applications of Layered Double Hydroxides 163 3.1 Introduction 163 3.1.1 Layered Nanohybrids 163 3.1.2 Layered Nanomaterials 164 3.2 Nanomaterials for Biological Applications 167 3.2.1 Layered Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications 167 3.2.2 Cellular Uptake Pathway of Drug-Inorganic Nanohybrids 174 3.2.3 Targeting Effect of Drug-Inorganic Nanohybrids 178 3.3 Nanomaterials for DNA Molecular Code System 180 3.3.1 Genetic Molecular Code in DNA 180 3.3.2 Chemically and Biologically Stabilised DNA in Layered Nanoparticles 180 3.3.3 Invisible DNA Molecular Code System for Ubiquitous Application 183 3.4 Conclusion 184 References 184 4 Carbon Nanotubes and Related Structures 189 M. Ángeles Herranz, Juan Luis Delgado and Nazario Martín 4.1 Introduction 189 4.2 Endohedral Fullerenes 191 4.2.1 Endohedral Metallofullerenes 191 4.2.2 Surgery of Fullerenes 197 4.3 Carbon Nanotubes 200 4.3.1 Covalent Functionalisation 201 4.3.2 Noncovalent Functionalisation 205 4.3.3 Endohedral Functionalisation 208 4.4 Other Carbon Nanotube Forms 209 4.4.1 Cup-Stacked Carbon Nanotubes 209 4.4.2 Carbon Nanohorns 210 4.4.3 Carbon Nanobuds 211 4.4.4 Carbon Nanotori 212 4.5 Carbon Nano-Onions 213 4.6 Graphenes 216 4.7 Summary and Outlook 219 Acknowledgements 219 References 220 5 Magnesium Diboride MgB 2 : A Simple Compound with Important Physical Properties 229 5.1 Introduction 229 5.1.1 Electronic Structure of MgB 2 232 5.1.2 Substitutions in MgB 2 Superconductor 235 5.2 Preparation of Pure and Alloyed MgB 2 236 5.2.1 Preparation of Pure and Alloyed Polycrystalline MgB 2 236 5.2.2 Single Crystal Growth of Pristine and Alloyed MgB 2 245 5.3 Physical Properties of MgB 2 246 5.3.1 Boron Isotope Effect 246 5.3.2 Evidence for Two Energy Gaps in MgB 2 248 5.3.3 Dependence of the Superconducting Transition Temperature on Hydrostatic Pressure 249 5.3.4 Resistivity Measurements in MgB 2 250 5.4 Flux Line Properties in Single Crystals of MgB 2 , Mg 1 x Al x B 2 and Mgb 2 x c x 256 5.4.1 Type II Superconductors 256 5.4.2 Flux Line Properties of Pristine MgB 2 259 5.4.3 Aluminium Substituted Single Crystals 266 5.4.4 Carbon Substituted Single Crystals 271 5.4.5 Two-Band Superconductivity and Possible Implications on the Vortex Matter Phase Diagram 275 5.5 Conclusions 278 References 278 Index 287
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