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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:9780323497824
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eBook ISBN:9780323497831
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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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Nanostructures 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
Prof. Osvaldo N Oliveira Jr completed his PhD at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK. He is a professor at the São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo. He has published about 470 articles in refereed journals, 15 book chapters and has submitted seven patent applications. These works received about 9000 citations (as of August, 2016). He has supervised 40 masters and PhD candidates. His main areas of expertise are in nanostructured organic films, and natural language processing. He is a member of the São Paulo State Academy of Sciences. He is a member of the editorial board of three journals, and is also associated editor of the Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. He received the Scopus Award 2006 awarded by Elsevier in Brazil and Capes, as one of 16 outstanding Brazilian researchers, based on the number of publications and citations.
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Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Institute of Physics of Sao Carlos, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Marystela Ferreira
Marystela Ferreira obtained her BSc in Chemistry in 1993, MSc and PhD in Physical Chemistry in 1996 and 2000, respectively, at the Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil. Her main fields of interest are preparation and characterization of nanostructured thin films for sensing, and Layer-by-Layer and Langmuir-Blodgett films of polymers for sensing different analytes in environmental and biological samples. She is a lecturer at the Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Sorocaba, Brazil, since 2007.
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Alessandra Luzia Da Róz
Alessandra Luzia Da Róz completed a degree in sciences, with a major in chemistry, and obtained her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of São Paulo, in São Carlos, Brazil. After post-doc and researcher positions at the São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, and at the Federal University of São Carlos, she is now a lecturer at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology (IFSC) in Itapetininga, Brazil, where she works in the coordination for research and development. Her main areas of research include polymers and their applications, such as in the processing of natural polymers, lignocellulosic biomass and solid fuels.
Affiliations and expertise
Postdoctoral fellow, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil
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Fabio de Lima Leite
Fabio de Lima Leite obtained his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from University of São Paulo, Brazil. Between 2006 and 2009, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC-USP) in collaboration with Embrapa Agricultural Instrumentation. He was Fellow Young Researcher FAPESP (2009-2012). He has collaborated with Prof. Dr. Alan Graham MacDiarmid, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2000, with whom he published the first article in the Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, in 2009. He is currently Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) - Campus Sorocaba, Coordinator of the Research Group in Nanoneurobiophysics and Future Scientist Program. He has conducted research the areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology, with emphasis on nanoneuroscience and medical nanobiophysics.