Kharisov B.I., Kharissova O.V., Ortiz-Mendez U. (Eds.) Handbook of Less-Common Nanostructures

Taylor & Francis Group, 2012. — 858 p.As nanotechnology has developed over the last two decades, some nanostructures, such as nanotubes, nanowires, and nanoparticles, have become very popular. However, recent research has led to the discovery of other, less-common nanoforms, which often serve as building blocks for more complex structures. In an effort to organize the field, the Handbook of Less-Common Nanostructures presents an informal classification based mainly on the less-common nanostructures. A small nanotechnological encyclopedia, this book:
- Describes a range of little-known nanostructures
- Offers a unifying vision of the synthesis of nanostructures and the generalization of rare nanoforms
- Includes a CD-ROM with color versions of more than 100 nanostructures
- Explores the fabrication of rare nanostructures, including modern physical, chemical, and biological synthesis techniques
The Handbook of Less-Common Nanostructures discusses a classification system not directly related to the dimensionality and chemical composition of nanostructure-forming compounds or composite. Instead, it is based mainly on the less-common nanostructures. Possessing unusual shapes and high surface areas, these structures are potentially very useful for catalytic, medical, electronic, and many other applications.Contents
Introduction to Nanostructures
Methods for Obtaining Nanoparticles and Other Nanostructures
Brief Description of Some Classic Nanostructures
Less-Common Nanostructures
Simple, Linear 1D, 2D, and 3D Nanostructures
Various Prolonged 3D Nanostructures
Circle and Ball-Type Nanostructures
Nanocage-Type Structures
"Nanovegetation" World
"Nanoanimal" World
"Home"-Like Nanostructures
"Nanotechnical" Structures and Devices
Nanostructures Classified as Polyhedra
Other Rare Nanostructures
Selected Intriguing Topics in Nanotechnology
Coordination and Organometallic Nanomaterials
Application of Ultrasound for Obtaining Nanostructures and Nanomaterials
Inorganic Non-Carbon Nanotubes
Soluble Carbon Nanotubes
Graphene
Nanodiamonds
Fulleropyrrolidines
Small Fullerenes C20 n 60 and Endohedral Metallofullerenes M@Cn
Nanomesh and Nanohoneycomb Structures
Nanometals and Nanoalloys
Nanometals
Activated Micro- and Nanostructured Rieke Metals
Bi- and Trimetallic Nanoparticles Based on Gold and Iron
Metallic Nanoalloys
Nanostructured Forms of Bismuth
Final Remarks (Conclusions and Future Outlook)