Inorganic nanoparticles are among the most investigated objects nowadays, both in fundamental science and in various technical applications. In this book the physical properties of nanowires formed by nanoparticles with elongated shape, i.e. rod-like or wire-like, are described. The transition in the physical properties is analyzed for nanorods and nanowires consisting of spherical and rod-like nanoparticles. The physical properties of nanowires and elongated inorganic nanoparticles are reviewed too. The optical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical and catalytic properties of nanowires consisting of semiconductors, noble and various other metals, metal oxides properties and metal alloys are presented. The applications of nanorods and nanowires are discussed in the book.
Author(s): Roman Krahne, Liberato Manna, Giovanni Morello, Albert Figuerola, Chandramohan George, Sasanka Deka (auth.)
Series: NanoScience and Technology
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 282
Tags: Nanoscale Science and Technology;Optical and Electronic Materials;Nanotechnology and Microengineering;Nanotechnology;Physical Chemistry;Metallic Materials
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Quantum Effects in Confined Systems....Pages 1-6
Optical Properties of Semiconductor Nanorods....Pages 7-55
Electrical Properties of Nanorods....Pages 57-85
Optical Properties of Metal Nanorods....Pages 87-131
Magnetic Properties of Nanorods....Pages 133-213
Catalytic Properties of Nanorods....Pages 215-240
Mechanical Properties of Nanorods and Melting Studies....Pages 241-269
Outlook....Pages 271-275
Back Matter....Pages 277-282
