Nanotubes, Nanowires, Nanobelts and Nanocoils — Promise, Expectations and Status: Volume 1142

The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.

Prabhakar R. Bandaru (Edited by), Sonia Grego (Edited by), Ian Kinloch (Edited by)

9781605111148, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 25 June 2009

235 pages
23.6 x 15.7 x 1.7 cm, 0.47 kg

Lower dimensional structures, such as nanotubes and nanowires, have opened new frontiers in materials research. Recent advances in the synthesis, processing and characterization of these structures indicate that some of their enormous potential is slowly being realized. This book outlines the progress that has been made in the science and applications of elemental (e.g., C and Si) and compound (e.g., ZnO, InP and GaAs) nanotubes, wires and layers. The book emphasizes how far initial expectations have come and the work necessary to realize their future promise. Topics include: carbon nanotube growth mechanisms; solution-based processing and electrochemistry; carbon nanotube synthesis and characterization; nanowires - synthesis and characterization; carbon nanostructure processing; optical and thermal properties; nanowires and nanotubes - electrical, optical and thermal properties; mechanical properties; and mechanical properties and energy applications.

Preface
Part I. Carbon Nanotube Growth Mechanisms
Part II. Solution Based Processing and Electrochemistry
Part III. Carbon Nanotube Synthesis and Characterization
Part IV. Nanowires: Synthesis and Characterization
Part V. Carbon Nanostructure Processing
Part VI. Optical and Thermal Properties
Part VII. Nanowires and Nanotubes: Electrical, Optical and Thermal Properties
Part VIII. Mechanical Properties
Part IX. Mechanical Properties and Energy Applications
Author index
Subject index.

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]