Nanoelectronics: Nanowires, Molecular Electronics, and Nanodevices

The latest advances in nanoelectronics This definitive volume addresses the state of the art in nanoelectronics, covering nanowires, molecular electronics, and nanodevices. Written by global experts in the field, Nanoelectronics discusses cutting-edge techniques and emerging materials, such as carbon nanotubes and quantum dots. This pioneering work offers a comprehensive survey of nanofabrication options for use in next-generation technologies. Nanoelectronics covers: Electrical properties of metallic nanowires Electromigration defect nucleation in damascene copper interconnect lines Carbon nanotube interconnects in CMOS integrated circuits Printed organic electronics One-dimensional nanostructure-enabled chemical sensing Cross-section fabrication and analysis of nanoscale device structures and complex organic electronics Microfabrication and applications of nanoparticle-doped conductive polymers Single-electron conductivity in organic nanostructures for transistors and memories Synthesis of molecular bioelectronic nanostructures Nanostructured electrode materials for advanced Li-ion batteries Quantum-dot devices based on carbon nanotubes Carbon nanotubes as electromechanical actuators Low-level nanoscale electrical measurements and ESD Nanopackaging