Nanomaterials & Nanostructures 2011

Nanomaterials & Nanostructures 2011

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Gouma• ViralNanoparticles, by N. Steinmetz & M. Manchester• BiomaterialsforMEMS, by M. Chiao & J.-C. Chiao

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Diamond Nanotechnology Synthesis and Applicationsby James Sung (KINIKCompany,Taiwan)&Jianping Lin (CityofHopeNationalMedicalCenter,USA)

“Thereaderwillre-realizehowmanypropertiesdiamondhas,howithasthebestcharacteristicsamongothermaterials,howwideitsapplicationsare,hownewtechnologyitemsarecomingoutinspiteofitsnatural-bornhistory.Theintroduction,‘DiamondintheSky’,isfascinating!” Dr. Shinichi Shikata AIST, Japan This book on nanodiamonds is the first of its kind. Nanodiamonds are indispensable for polishing industrial materials (e.g., computer hard drives and read heads) and advanced ceramics (e.g., silicon carbide and gem diamond). The book is valuable for those dealing with nanodiamonds as well as for those interested in a general education of nanosize materials.

Contents:• Diamond in the Sky• Dawn of the Diamond Age• Diamond Synthesis in Perspective• Micron Fines and Nanodiamonds• Dynamite Diamond• Nanodiamond Applications• Biological Applications of Diamond• Amorphous Diamond as Thermionic Energy

Converters• Fluorinated DLC for Tribological Applications• Gem Diamond Growth Readership: Experts and researchers in the nanotechnology, diamond and semiconductor industries.

Hardback • 300pp • Sep 2009 978-981-4241-41-0 • US$149.00

Handbook of Spintronic Semiconductorsedited by Weimin Chen &Irina Buyanova (LinköpingsUniversitet,Sweden)

“Thisbookoffersrecentprogressinthespintronicresearchofsemiconductors.Theauthors,activeinthisfield,provideboththeoreticalandexperimentalaspectsofthecurrentissuesrelatingtotheaforesaidfieldandthepotentialapplicationsofdilutedmagneticsemiconductors.Anexcellentreferenceinthespin-relatedsemiconductorphysicsandelectronicsforgraduatestudentsandresearchers.”Prof. Yasuo Oka Tohoku University, Japan

Spintronics explores the spin degree of freedom of the electron to sense, store, process, and transfer information in addition to the electron charge. Semiconductor spintronics promises to combine new spin enabling functionality with the present-day microelectronics and optoelectronics. It also opens the door to a new generation of devices, and to the merging of electronics, photonics, and magnetics. The success of spintronics relies on our ability to create and control spins. Among many obstacles, generation of electron spin polarization and coherence at room temperature is one of the most important as well as the most challenging issues, that have attracted intense research efforts during recent years. Significant progress has been made both theoretically and experimentally, while many issues remain unresolved. This book provides an in-depth review of the rapidly developing field of spintronic semiconductors. It covers a broad range of topics, including growth and basic physical properties of diluted magnetic semiconductors based on II-VI, III-V, and IV semiconductors, recent developments in theory and experimental techniques, and potential device applications.

Readership: Advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students in semiconductor physics and technology, spintronics, researchers and engineers in spintronics, semiconductor physics and technology, and magnetism.

Hardback • 368pp • Apr 2010 978-981-4267-36-6 • US$175.00

Nanocomposite Particles for Bio-ApplicationsSynthesis, Properties and Applications edited by Tito Trindade &Ana Luisa da Silva(UniversidadedeAveiro,Portugal)

• One of the few examples of a book approaching the bio-applications of nanocomposite particles.

• Includes contributions from specialists with international published research in their field of expertise.

• Illustrated with excellent figures and containing a very good survey of references to accompany each chapter.

This book provides a concise state of the art of the synthesis and properties of nanocomposite particles with a focus on their diverse bio-appli-cations. Contributions are mainly related to the chemical design of nanocomposite particles, their properties as well as their constituent materials and to the tailoring of bio-interfaces that might be relevant for the fields of clinical diagnosis and drug delivery procedures, among others bio-applications. Examples of materials described in the book include particles composed of a polymer matrix containing dispersed inorganic nanophases and other bio-functionalized nanomaterials, along with comments about their practical applications and limitations.

Readership: Researchers, postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students of chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, biotechnology, nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Hardback • 400pp (approx.) • Oct 2010 978-981-4267-78-6 • US$149.00

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Nanomaterials for Chemical Sensors and Biotechnologyby Pelagia-Irene Gouma (StateUniversityofNewYorkatStonyBrook,USA)

“Thisbookoffersanexcellentinsightintothescienceandtechnologyofnanostructuredoxidegassensors.Uniqueperspectivesandnewchal-lengesofhybridnanomaterialsarealsoprovidedinthecontextofavarietyofpotentialapplicationsincludingbiosensorsandmedicines.Scientists,engineersandstudentswhoareengagedinpro-spectivechemicalsensorscouldmakethebestuseofthisbookasathought-provokingreference.”

Prof. Makoto Egashira Nagasaki University, Japan

“Thisbookpresentsasnapsotoftheevolutionbyfocusingonoxidesandtheirapplicationstochemi-calsensing,biosensingandtissueengineering.Itiswrittenbasedontheauthor’sexpertiseandherownresearchinthisarea.Itisagoodreferenceforstudentsandresearchersenteringthisgrowingareathatwillsurelyproducemanyinnovationsandunravelnewchallenges.”

Prof. Sheikh A. Akbar Ohio State University, USA

This textbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to the interdisciplinary fields of nanomateri-als, sensors, and biotechnology. It demonstrates functional applications of nanotechnology in diverse areas such as environmental sensing and space habitation, medical diagnostics, and tissue regeneration. With a focus on novel materials synthesis, such as using the nanomanufacturing technique of electrospinning to get the longest nanowires possible, a correlation is made of the effect of chemical, structural, and morphological features to achieve extreme materials functional-ity. This publication will serve as a manual to na-notechnology for both novices and experts alike, from the materials scientist to the biophysicist and bioengineer and the medical scientist.

Readership: Researchers and students dealing with nanomaterials and biotechnology.

Hardback • 180pp • Oct 2009 978-981-4267-11-3 • US$129.00

Biomaterials for MEMSedited by Mu Chiao (UniversityofBritishColumbia,Canada)&Jung-Chih Chiao(UniversityofTexas,USA)

This book serves as a guide for practicing engi-neers, researchers and students interested in MEMS devices that use biomaterials and biomedi-cal applications. It is also suitable for engineers and researchers interested in MEMS and its applications but who do not have the necessary background in biomaterials. This book highlights important features and issues of biomaterials that have been used in MEMS and biomedical areas. Hence this book is an essential guide for MEMS engineers or researchers who are trained in engineering institutes that do not provide the background or knowledge in bioma-terials. The topics include fabrication of devices using biomaterials; biocompatible coatings and issues; thin-film biomaterials and MEMS for tissue engineering; and applications involving MEMS and biomaterials.

Contents: Introduction on Biomaterials for MEMS (M. Chiao & J-C. Chiao); Fabrication/Materials: Micromachining of Polymeric Materials (M. Chiao); Polymers and Surface Coatings (J. Kizhakkedathu); Laser Deposition of Biomaterials (D. Chrisey et al.); Devices and Applications: Biomaterials of MEMS Devices for Use in the Human Body (Y. Haga & M. Esashi); Biodegradable Elastomers for Tissue Regeneration (J. Yang et al.); Neuroregeneration (R. Bellamkonda & Y-T Kim); Biocompatible Flexible Microelectrodes (K. Cheung); Micelles and Polymer MEMS Microvalves (B. Stoeber); Biocompatibility: Vibration Based Anti-Biofouling of Implants (J. Yeh et al.); Biomaterials for MEMS Drug Delivery (G. Voskerician et al.); Characterization of Biomaterials (H. Zeng)

Readership: For engineers and researchers interested in MEMS and its applications but who do not have a background in biomaterials. Relevant societies include ASME, IEEE and SPIE.

Hardback • 400pp (approx.) • Sep 2010 978-981-4241-46-5 • US$149.00

The Optics of Nanomaterials by Vladimir Gavrilenko (NorfolkStateUniversity,USA)

“Anextremelyusefulbookforscientistswhoareinterestedintherapidlydevelopingfieldofnanomaterialswithemphasisontheopticalpropertiesofthesematerials.”Prof. George C. Schatz Northwestern University, USA

“Anexcellentinsightintotheopticsofnanostructuredmaterialslinkedtotheelectronenergystructureandtotheprocessesattheatomicscale.Itcoversdifferentclassesofnanomaterialsincludinginorganic,organic,andbiologicalsubstances.”Prof. Vlad Shalaev Purdue University, USA

While the chemistry, physics, and optical properties of simple atoms and molecules are quite well understood, this book demonstrates that there is much to be learned about the optics of nanomaterials. Through comparative analysis of the size-dependent optical response from nanomaterials, it is shown that although strides have been made in computational chemistry and physics, bridging length scales from nano to macro remains a major challenge. Organic, molecular, polymer, and biological systems are shown to be potentially useful models for assembly. Our progress in understanding the optical properties of biological nanomaterials is important driving force for a variety of applications.

Contents: Fabrication and Basic Properties of Nanomaterials; Electron Energy States in Quantum Confined Systems; Interband Optical Transitions in Spatially Quantized Structures; Linear Optical Properties of Quantum-Confined Systems; Optics of Organic Nanomaterials; Optics of Metallic Nanoparticles; Nonlinear Optics of Quantum Confined Systems; Optical Properties of Nanostructured Biomaterials; Nanophotonics

Readership: Researchers working in the field of optics and materials science (physics and chemistry of nanomaterials, surface science, linear and nonlinear optics); as well as graduates and postgraduates studying related fields.

Hardback • 380pp • Aug 2010 978-981-4241-09-0 • US$135.00


Physics and Chemistry at Low Temperaturesedited by Leonid Khriachtchev (UniversityofHelsinki,Finland)

Low temperature is an extreme condition which has always attracted scientists. The reasons for this interest are both fundamental and practical. At such low (cryogenic) temperatures, the thermal, electric and magnetic properties of many substances undergo great change and the behavior of matter is very different from that at room temperature. Many fundamental discoveries have been done at low temperatures. The development of thermodynamics has been essentially based on potentials of cryogenic technology. Tunneling reactions in chemistry are characterized by the low-temperature limit when the classical contribution is negligible. Many practical applications benefit from the lack of heat and have a deep physical basis. Interesting advantages of chemical synthesis at low temperatures have been demonstrated. Undoubtedly, many exciting and useful phenomena will be found at low temperatures in future. It is impossible to describe all fields of low-temperature research in one book. A small part of the results and perspectives in this area is considered in this book, which covers fundamental and practical aspects of the processes and experimental and theoretical methods used in the field. The chapters are written by leading scientists who have a very strong experience in the selected topics, and many practical recommendations can be found in the book.

Contents: Photoexcitation of Free Radicals and Molecular Ions Trapped in Rare-Gas Solids (M. E. Jacox); Metal Atom Reactions to Form Novel Small Molecules (L. Andrews); Conformational Changes in Cryogenic Matrices (R. Fausto et al.); Photodynamics at Low Temperatures, in Time Domain (V. A. Apkarian & M. Pettersson); Matrix Isolation of H and D atoms: Physics and Chemistry from 1.5 to 0.05 K (V. V. Khmelenko et al.);

Readership: Advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students in physics and chemistry.


Power for the World The Emergence of Electricity from the Sun edited by Wolfgang Palz (WorldCouncilforRenewableEnergy,Germany)

The book concentrates on photovoltaic (PV) solar power and its scientific, technological, industrial, political, environmental, and social implications. Modern PV was invented in 1954 along with the transistor; only since 2005 have the PV markets seen an exponential growth: this year, global business stands at $30 billion. It involves hundreds of companies around the world, with 100,000 newly created jobs and tens of thousands of experts. The last specialised PV Conference in 2009 in Hamburg, Germany, had 5000 delegates; the associated exhibition was visited by 50,000 people from 100 nations — more than the ”America Cup”. The book comes in three parts: “The Rising Sun in a Developing World”, “Solar Power for the World” and “PV Today and Forever”. It provides a historical summary and gives a comprehensive overview of the present situation worldwide and future strategies for development and implementation. The author is a world leader in PV and all renewable energies. To write the book, the lead author W. Palz collaborated with some 41 VIPs in the sector from all over the world, and in particular from the US, Europe, China, and Japan. Some of them are PV specialists, some are from administrations such as the World Bank, some represent associations such as ISES, the oldest of them all, or ACORE from Washington, and last but not the least, some are politicians who introduced the supporting legislation. The book is illustrated with about 100 pictures.

In a simple style, the book provides inside information on a subject that is of interest to the general public and to energy and solar experts alike. It gives a comprehensive global view and is, in many respects, more up to date than many other specialised books that report on PV extensively, too.

Readership: General.


The Microflow Cytometer edited by Frances Ligler &Jason S. Kim(NavalResearchLab,USA)

“Anexcellentcompilation.Fromhistoryoftheveryearlydaysofflowcytometerstothelatestuniqueunconventionalmicroflowcytometers.Fromcommercializationphilosophytocutting-edgeengineeringdesigns.Fromfluidmechanicstoopticstoelectroniccircuitconsiderations.Wellbalancedandcomprehensive.” Prof. Shuichi Takayama University of Michigan, USA “Thefieldofmicrofluidicflowcytometryisdevelopingatafastrate.Newmicrodevicesarebeingdevelopedthatarecheap,easytouseandtailoredtospecificapplications.Thisbookbringstogetheracompilationofthestateoftheartinthefield.Theauthorsofferanin-depthinsightintotechnologyissuesandfutureperspectives.Anexcellentreferenceforscientistsandtechnologistsdevelopingthesemicrosystemsandforallinterestedinthefutureofmicroflowcytometry.” Prof. Hywel Morgan University of Southampton, UK

This book will describe the continuing development of inexpensive, portable flow cytometers through incorporation of microfluidic technologies and small optical components. The underlying microfluidic theories essential for microflow cytometry will be discussed in detail, as well as advances that are representative of the current state-of-the-art. Design and fabrication strategies for these innovative component technologies will be subsequently presented by numerous research groups leading the field. Integration of the components into functional prototype devices for analysis and manipulation of particles and cells will be reviewed. Multiple currently available commercial systems will be examined to highlight both strengths and areas for improvement.

Readership: Scientists, engineers, and corporate strategists interested in developing portable flow cytometers.

Hardback • 396pp • May 2010 978-981-4267-41-0 • US$169.00


From Small Fullerenes to Superlattices Science and Applications by Patrice Mélinon & Bruno Masenelli (UniversityofLyon,France)

• Full crystallographic description of the mentioned structures and didactical tables and figures.Extensive review of the state of the art concerning predicted structures.

• Complete bibliography.• Practical discussion regarding the possible

existence of exotic species and their implication for applications based on the critical evaluation of theoretical models.

Carbon and silicon are among the most important elements because of their implication in many fields, ranging from astrophysics to biology. Their manipulation at the nanoscale has already led to spectacular and well-documented achievements, such as fullerenes, nanotubes and nanowires. Recently, this domain of research has seen an outburst of new structures, experimentally observed or theoretically predicted (e.g., small fullerenes, heterofullerenes, schwarzite, clathrates), with attractive properties. This book reviews these exotic futuristic species and their potential applications and critically examines the predicting models and the possible routes for their synthesis. The book starts with a review of 2D and 3D crystals based on carbon and/or silicon. The second part of the book is devoted to the description at the nanoscale of new structures and complex architectures that ensue from them. The originality of the book lies in the fact that it deals with these scarcely evoked structures and is therefore complementary to the wide existing literature dedicated to popular nanostructures such as graphene, nanotubes and fullerenes. Readership: Academic researchers in molecular and solid state physics and chemistry


Handbook of Nanoindentation with Biological Applicationsedited by Michelle L. Oyen(UniversityofCambridge,UK)

“Thebookspansawidevarietyoftopicsrangingfromthefundamentaltheoryandinstrumentationofnanoindentationtoitsapplicationinbiologicalmaterials,includingsofttissues,mineralizedtissues,andcellstructures.Thisbookisanexcellentresource!”

Prof. Lisa PruittUniversity of California, Berkeley, USA

“Thecontributingauthorssummarizethelatestdevelopmentsinaveryusefulandreadableway.” Prof. Alfonso H. W. Ngan

University of Hong Kong, HK

“MichelleOyenhasbroughttogetheranimpressivegroupofexpertswhoareabletoexplainthetheoreticalandexperimentalbackgroundandtoprovideawealthofdataandexamples.Fromnowontherewillbenoexcuse!”

Prof. David TaylorTrinity College Dublin, Ireland

Nanoindentation is ideal for the characterization of inhomogeneous biological materials. However, the use of nanoindentation techniques in biological systems is associated with some distinctively different techniques and challenges. For example, engineering materials used in the microelectronics industry (e.g. ceramics and metals) for which the technique was developed, are relatively stiff and exhibit time-independent mechanical responses. Biological materials, on the other hand, exhibit time-dependent behavior, and can span a range of stiffness regimes from moduli of Pa to GPa — eight to nine orders of magnitude. As such, there are differences in the selection of instrumentation, tip geometry, and data analysis in comparison with the “black box” nanoindentation techniques as sold by commercial manufacturers. The use of scanning probe equipment (atomic force miscroscopy) is also common for small-scale indentation of soft materials in biology. Readership: Graduates, postgraduates and researchers.


Handbook of Materials for Nanomedicineedited by Vladimir Torchilin & Mansoor Amiji (NortheasternUniversity,USA)

“Averycomprehensivecollectionofwell-writtenchaptersonnanoparticletechnologiesusedformedicalapplicationsofallkinds.Itissubdividedintoorganicandinorganicmaterialsnanostructureswhichisveryintelligentwaytoorganizethehandbook.Itincludesthelatestinformationonscaffoldsforregenerativemedicinethatinvolvenanostructuresofmanydifferentdesigns.Allinall,itwillbeaveryvaluablereferencebookforthebiomaterialsscientistandmedicalresearcherinvolvedinmanydifferentfacetsoftherapeutics,diagnosticsandimagingformedicalapplications.” Prof. Allan S. Hoffman University of Washington, USA The fast-developing field of nanomedicine uses a broad variety of materials to serve as delivery systems for drugs, genes, and diagnostic agents. This book is the first attempt to put under one cover all major available information about these materials, including both those that are still on experimental levels and those already applied in patients.

Contents: Organic Nanostructures: Polymeric Nanostructures: Synthetic Polymer-Drug Conjugates for Human Therapy (K. Ulbrich & V. Zubr); Dendrimer-Based Nanomaterials (K. Nam et al.); Combinatorial Polymer and Lipidoid Libraries for Nanomedicine (J.J. Green et al.); Lipid-Based and Other Organic Structures: Liposomal Nanomedicines (V. Torchilin); Nanomedicines from Polymeric Amphiphiles (I.F. Uchegbu et al.); Materials for Nanoemulsions and Their Influence on the Biofate (E. Rozentur et al.); Metal Oxide Nanoarchitectures for Biotemplating Application (K.C. Popat & T.A. Desai); and many more. This book is Volume 1 of the PanStanfordSeriesonBiomedicalNanotechnology.

Readership: Scientist of all levels from both academia and industry working in the areas of nanomedicine.



Life at the NanoscaleAtomic Force Microscopy of Live Cells by Yves Dufrêne (UniversitéCatholiquedeLouvain,Belgium)

• Provides a comprehensive overview of the use of atomic force microscopy and related scanning probe techniques for analyzing cells and membranes, going from the basics to the applications side.

• Features chapters authored by cutting-edge experts.

• Written a bibliography for further reading.

At the crossroads of nanoscience and life sciences, the nanoscale analysis of living cells using atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based techniques is an exciting, rapidly evolving research field. During the past years, there has been tremendous progress in using AFM to observe cells and membranes at high resolution. Remarkable advances have also been made in applying force spectroscopy techniques to study cellular mechanics, to localize single receptors on live cells and to measure cellular interactions. These AFM-based measurements contribute to improving our understanding of the structure-function relationships of cell walls and membranes and have a strong potential in biomedicine, for example, for elucidating the mechanisms of cell–drug and pathogen–host interactions. This timely book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of AFM and related scanning probe microscopies for cell surface analysis, going from the basics to the applications side. It will appeal to anyone involved in cell biology, microbiology, biophysics, biochemistry or nanosciences. It is the first of its kind to cover all cell types, from viruses and protoplasts to bacteria and animal cells, and to discuss a range of advanced AFM modalities, including high-resolution imaging, nanoindentation measurements, recognition imaging, single-molecule and single-cell force spectroscopy.

Readership: Students and researchers in the fields of nanotechnology, biophysics, cell biology, microbiology and biomedicine

Hardback • 400pp (approx.) • Nov 2010 978-981-4267-96-0 • US$149.00

WaterThe Forgotten Biological Moleculeedited by Denis Le Bihan (CEASaclay,France) &Hidenao Fukuyama(KyotoUniversity,Japan)

• Discusses current knowledge and outstanding questions on the importance of water in living systems.

• Features contributions by leading experts in the field from USA, Europe and Asia. Has a good balance of theoretical and experimental chapters.

• Includes an extensive bibliography for further reading.

The book addresses a number of highly topical aspects of a fast-emerging field and emphasizes some important, but yet unclear, roles of water in biological processes, up to brain function. The main objective of this book is to bring together multidisciplinary contributions from leading authorities on the properties and roles of water in cell systems which are otherwise dispersed in the literature and difficult to gather. The authors are drawn from areas of physics, chemistry, biology and physiology, where water plays a central role. The book focuses on current research and developments in the theoretical and experimental studies of water in biological systems and compounds, such as interaction with hydrophobic or hydrophilic structures, protein and membrane surfaces. It provides insights into the importance of water in cellular processes and physiology and, ultimately, in life, brain function and health. Readership: Scientists in academia or industry (water, health), ecologists and medical doctors. Can be used as a basis for new research and as a textbook for graduate students of different subjects (medicine, biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, etc.).

Hardback • 400pp (approx.) • Dec 2010 978-981-4267-52-6 • US$99.00

Carbon NanotubesFrom Bench Chemistry to Promising Biomedical Applications edited by Giorgia Pastorin (NationalUniversityofSingapore,Singapore)

• Includes a simplified description of different topics related to carbon nanotubes and a detailed index for readers, so that young scientists and researchers outside their field of expertise can familiarize themselves with the subject easily.

• Discusses how carbon nanotubes can be physically and chemically manipulated to become suitable tools for cancer therapy, drug delivery, gene expression, etc. To that purpose, many synthetic procedures and images have been included in each chapter.

• Features a special session devoted to the cautious evaluation of potential hazards attributed to carbon nanotubes, in terms of their use as delivery systems and their effects associated with prolonged environmental exposure.

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the terms nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Nanotechnology involves applying science through the use of nanomaterials, among which carbon nanotubes represent a fascinating example. In particular, carbon naotubes have garnered growing attention because of their promising applications in several biomedical fields, including cancer and gene therapy, vaccines and tissue engineering. This book represents a critical evaluation of the most recent discoveries about carbon nanotubes and includes a cautious description of their impact on personal health and environmental pollution. It also offers an overview of the main research groups around the world which have been focusing their efforts on the exploitation of this intriguing material, with the purpose of inspiring young scientists to follow their pathway.

Readership: Students and researchers in science, especially chemistry, biology, pharmacy and medicine.



Fullerene Nanowhiskers by Kun’ichi Miyazawa (NationalInstituteforMaterialsScience,Japan)

• Includes the synthetic method of fullerene nanowhiskers as well as their physical and chemical properties and some engineering applications.

• Features contributions by leading researchers in the field of fullerene nanowhiskers and the related low-dimensional fullerene nanomaterials.

• Includes an extensive bibliography for further research and reading.

Since the discovery of C60 in 1985, various fullerene molecules, including higher fullerenes such as C70, endohedral fullerenes and fullerene derivatives, have been synthesized. Novel nanocarbons synthesized from fullerene molecules are developing a new big field of science and technology owing to their combination diversity. In 2001, a new form of quasi one-dimensional carbon, “fullerene nanowhisker”, was discovered. This book describes the fullerene nanowhiskers made of C60, C70, C60 derivatives and so forth. It features the synthetic method, the structure and the physical, chemical, electrical, mechanical, optical, magnetic and surface properties of fullerene nanowhiskers. The tubular nanofibers made of fullerenes, “fullerene nanotubes”, are also described in addition to fullerene nanosheets and other different forms of nanocarbons synthesized from fullerene molecules. Readership: Researchers in physics, chemistry and materials science and engineering.


Mechanical Properties of Nanocrystalline Materialsby James C. M. Li (UniversityofRochester,USA)

• Concepts are introduced and explained in a textbook-like manner.

• Ample references are collected so the beginner can get into the field easily.

• Controversial arguments are explained from all sides so the reader can have a broad view of the situation.

Nanocrystalline materials have attracted a lot of interest lately because of the potential of making very strong and tough materials for light-weight devices. Thousands of papers have been published that focus on the understanding of strength and ductility of such materials in order to maximize both. Stability is another concern because the material contains so much energy. This book concentrates on both the understanding and development of nanocrystalline materials. The original relation which connects grain size and strength, known as the Hall-Petch relation, is studied in the nanometer grain size region. The breakdown of such a relation is a challenge. Why and how to overcome it? Is the dislocation mechanism still operating when the grain size is very small and approaches the amorphous limit? How do we go from the microstructure information to the continuum description of the mechanical properties?

Readership: Graduate students in physics, chemistry and materials science as well as researchers entering the field. A supplemental textbook for a graduate course in materials science on microstructure and/or mechanical properties.


Nonlinear Optical Properties of Nanostructuresby Ying Fu &Min Qiu(RoyalInstituteofTechnology,Sweden)

• Discusses fundamental quantum mechanics of light–matter interaction.

• Considers exciton-polaritons in nanostructures and their applications in integrated electronics and optoelectronics.

• Reviews the theoretical aspects of plasmonics and application-specific plasmonic devices.

Nanotechnology has been named as one of the most important areas of forthcoming technology because it promises to form the basis of future generations of electronic and optoelectronic devices. From the point view of technical physics, all these developments greatly reduce the geometric sizes of devices and thus the number of active electrons in the system. Quantum mechanical considerations about electronic states, electron transports, and various scattering processes, including light–matter interaction, are therefore crucial. However, theoretical study is extremely difficult. Our first numerical simulation work about a three-dimensional energy band structure calculation in 1995 took more than six months to complete for one bias configuration of a nanoscale metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor. With today’s computation workstations the CPU time is reduced to less than 24 hours. This book discusses electrons and photons in and through nanostructures by the first-principle quantum mechanical theories and fundamental concepts (a unified coverage of nanostructured electronic and optical components) behind nanoelectronics and optoelectronics, the material basis, physical phenomena, device physics, as well as designs and applications. The combination of viewpoints presented within the book can help to foster further research and cross-disciplinary interaction needed to surmount the barriers facing future generations of technology design.

Readership: Senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and R&D developers (simulators) for new optoelectronic systems.

Hardback • 350pp (approx.) • Jan 2011 978-981-4303-262 • US$149.00


Nanoporous Materials for Energy and the Environmentby Gilbert Rios (EuropeanMembraneInstitute,France),Nick Kanellopoulos & Gabriele Centi(NationalCenterforScientificResearch“Demokritos”,Greece)

• Discusses the use of nanoporous catalysts, adsorbents and membranes in various hot, topical areas for sustainable environmental and energy applications.

• Presents contributions by leading authors in the field.

• Features examples of innovative research ideas that young scientists can use.

• A possible a course book with a good balance of theoretical and experimental chapters.


Nanoporous materials are widely used in numerous energy and environmental industrial applications. In general, they provide an alternative technological perspective in the utilisation of renewable and other new unconventional energy resources and for improving the efficiency of conventional processes. At the same time, nanoporous materials pose new R&D challenges with respect to the development of improved (hybrid, composite, etc.) materials systems, such as nanoporous catalysts and membranes of improved performance and efficiency. The book covers a wide selection of subjects ranging from modelling and material design to the preparation and use of nanoporous catalysts, adsorbents and membranes. Examples of topics discussed are the proton exchange membrane (PEM), carbon nanotube (CNT)-based electrodes for fuel cells, advanced design of lithium batteries and supercapacitors using CNTs, multifunctional catalysts for biomass conversion, and many others.

Readership: Researchers and students in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science.


Viral NanoparticlesTools for Materials Science and Biomedicine edited by Nicole Steinmetz &Marianne Manchester(ScrippsResearchInstitute,USA)

• Is a comprehensive overview of the manifold applications of VNPs in nanotechnology. The book covers research from scientists from all over the world.

• Explains the technical terminology of nanotechnology, a highly interdisciplinary field that brings together virologists, chemists and materials scientists.

• For young and established researchers working on or interested in viral nanotechnology.

The utilization of viral nanoparticles (VNPs) in nanosciences and nanotechnology has become a popular field of research. From a materials science point of view, VNPs are attractive building blocks for several reasons: the particles are on the nanometer scale, they are monodisperse with a high degree of symmetry and polyvalency, they can be produced with ease and on a large scale, and they are exceptionally stable, robust, biocompatible and bioavailable. VNPs are “programmable” units which can be modified by either genetic modification or chemical bioconjugation methods. Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and established researchers in viral nanotechnology, virology, nanotechnology, materials science and biomedicine.


Carbon-Based SuperconductorsTowards High-Tc Superconductivityedited by Junji Haruyama (AoyamaGakuinUniversity,Japan)

• Discusses the very new field of carbon-based new superconductors, discovered after 2004.

• Explains various structures of carbon-based new superconductors in a lucid manner so readers can develop strong fundamentals.

• Takes into account the full potential of carbon-based new superconductors and their future applications.

Superconductors (SCs) are attractive materials from many respects and also for any communities. They reveal a deep insight into the physical properties of condensed matter and also have very useful applications, such as in ultra-low-power dissipation systems and in dissolving present energy problems. In particular, recent advancement of carbon-based new SCs (CNSCs) is significant. This book describes basic physics and the recent advancement of CNSCs, such as diamond, graphite, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and others. Before 2004, the superconducting transition temperature (Tc) of the carbon-based SCs was below 1 K, except for fullerene clusters. On the other hand, in 2004, a Russian group discovered that highly boron-doped diamond can be an SC at Tc = 4 K. Then, next year, a Cambridge group found that calcium-intercalated graphite can be an SC with Tc = 11.5 K. In 2006, a Japanese group (the editor’s group) also discovered that entirely end-bonded carbon nanotube can be an SC at Tc = 12K. More findings in CNSCs have suddenly appeared in the last five years. Consequently, since 2004, the field has rapidly developed. The small mass of carbon at least brings high-phonon frequency and high Debye temperature. CNSCs such as CuO2 SCs will open the doors to high superconductivity.

Readership: Researchers in physics, chemistry, and materials science.

Hardback • 350pp (approx.) • Jan 2011 978-981-4303-30-9 • US$179.00


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Femtosecond Laser-Matter Interaction Theory, Experiments and Applications by Eugene Gamaly (AustralianNationalUniversity,Australia)

• Features basics of ultra-short laser-solid interactions.

• Discusses subtle atomic motion preceding a phase transition: birth, life and death of phonons.

• Discusses ultra-fast disordering by fs-lasers: superheating prior the entropy catastrophe.

• Explains ablation of solids and ultra-short laser-matter interaction confined inside a bulk of transparent solid.

• Includes applications of ultra-short laser-matter interactions.

The book is the first comprehensive treatment of the interaction of laser pulses of short relaxation times with solids at non-relativistic intensity. The book connects phenomena from the subtle atomic motion on the nanoscale to the generation of extreme pressure and heat in the interaction zone confined inside a solid. The femtosecond laser-matter interaction has already found numerous applications in industry, medicine, and materials science. However, there is no consensus on the interpretation of related phenomena in numerous journal papers, collected monographs, and conference proceedings. This book connects the basic physics of femtosecond laser-solid interactions to the broad range of applications. Throughout the book the basic assumptions are derived from the first principles and new results and ideas are presented. From such analysis, a qualitative and predictive framework for the field emerges; the impact of this on applications is discussed in a chapter. Keeping mathematics to a minimum so the content is accessible to non-technical readers, this book is a highly engaging and readable treatment for students and researchers in science and engineering. Useful summaries after each chapter provide compressed information for quick estimates of major parameters in planned or performed experiments.

Readership: Students and researchers in physics.

Hardback • 300pp (approx.) • Aug 2010 978-981-4241-81-6 • US$149.00

Quantum Transport Calculations for Nanosystemsby Kenji Hirose (NECCorporation,Japan)&Nobuhiko Kobayashi(UniversityofTsukuba,Japan)

• Describes quantum transport calculations from basic concepts to detailed calculation methods.

• Shows various application examples of quantum transport calculations for both top-down and bottom-up systems.

• Includes additional topics on the time-dependent transport formalism and thermal current.

As the electric devices become smaller and smaller at the nanometer scale, transport simulations based on quantum mechanics become more and more important. There are currently numerous textbooks that elucidate basic concepts of quantum transport, but not so many that present calculation methods in detail. Targeting graduate-level students and advanced researchers, this book provides various quantum transport simulation methods and shows applications for transport properties of nanometer-scale systems. The book starts with a short review of quantum transport, followed by various calculation methods based on scattering approaches, non-equilibrium Green’s function (NEGF), master equation and time-dependent wave-packet diffusion (TD-WPD). With these tools, transport properties of various nanosystems are explored. These include STM systems, atomic and molecular wires, carbon-nanotube field-effect transistors (CNT-FET), quantum dots and anomalous transport through quantum point contacts.

Readership: Researchers and scientists in nanotechnology and nanoscience


Handbook of Intelligent Scaffold for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicineedited by Gilson Khang (ChonbukNationalUniversity,SouthKorea)

• Discusses the great potential of scaffold applications ranging from novel biomaterials to novel fabrication methods and the targeted organ.

• Comprises chapters written with the student and industry professionals in mind.

• Maintains a good balance of clinical, commercial and experimental chapters.

It has been recognized that tissue engineering and regenerative medicine offers an alternative technique to whole-organ and tissue transplantation for diseased, failed or malfunctioned organs. To reconstruct a new tissue by tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, triad components, such as (1) cells that are harvested and dissociated from the donor tissue, (2) scaffold substrates as biomaterials in which cells are attached and cultured so as to result in the implantation at the desired site of the functioning tissue and (3) growth factors that promote or prevent cell adhesion, proliferation, migration and differentiation by up-regulating or down-regulating the synthesis of protein, growth factors and receptors, are needed. This book concentrates on intelligent scaffolds, associated biomaterials and manufacturing in terms of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, from basic principles to the most recent discoveries. The areas of focus include ceramic and metal scaffold, intelligent hydrogel, electrospinning nanofiber, novel biomaterials for scaffold, novel fabrication methods for scaffold and scaffolds for the target organ. The book comprises theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical analyses of various properties of biomaterials, research methods, preparation techniques and some promising applications.

Readership: Researchers in medicine, stem cell, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug delivery system and biomaterials science.

Hardback • 500pp (approx.) • Nov 2010978-981-4267-85-4 • US$249.00


Manganese Oxides for Energy Storage and Conversionby Scott Donne (UniversityofNewcastle,Australia)

• Provides an up-to-date survey of the scientific literature concerning this very important component of energy storage materials.

• Is applicable to researchers in many different and important areas, namely, batteries, supercapacitor,s and fuel cells.

• Gives a single reference point for researchers whose work is focused in this area.

Manganese oxides are one of the most important materials in used energy storage and conversion applications, in particular as electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors, and also as electrocatalysts in fuel cells. Given the wide variety of structures and physico-chemical properties manganese oxides can possess, combined with excellent performance and typically low cost processing, this category of materials is likely to play an even greater role in the future of energy supply. This book concentrates on the various roles that manganese oxides have played in energy storage and conversion applications. Initially a review of structures and synthesis methods is presented, setting the scene essentially to begin discussing the cathode active behaviour of manganese oxides in both aqueous and non-aqueous and primary and rechargeable battery systems. The use of manganese oxides in supercapacitors is a relatively new field, and so the current technology here is discussed. Finally, the range of manganese oxide-based materials that have been used as catalysts in fuel cells are described and analysed.

Readership: Researchers in chemistry and materials science with an interest in energy storage.


Nanotechnology in Advanced Electrochemical Power Sourcesedited by SRS Prabaharan (NottinghamUniversity,UK)&Christian Masquelier(UniversitédePicardieJulesVerne,France)

• Features contributions by leading experts in the field that are based on their up-to-date research outcomes.

• Discusses state-of-the-art understanding of electrochemical power sources employing electrode materials at the nanoscale.

• Includes an up-to-date bibliography for further reading.

The challenge by providing adequate power supplies to the human race on an indefinite basis without causing long-term demage to the environment requires versatile means of energy conversion and storage. Electrical energy storage thus becomes vital today than at any time in human history. Electrochemical systems, including batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and photoelectrochemical cells, help meet this objective. The book incorporates state-of-the-art understanding pertaining to nanoscale aspects of advanced energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries (including microbatteries) and electrochemical supercapacitors. It focuses on various fundamental issues relating to the device performance of various positive and negative electrode materials, with special reference to their nanoscale advantages. It also includes fundamentals and processing techniques with regard to synthesis, characterization, physical and electrochemical properties, and applications of nanoscale materials pertaining to advanced electrochemical power sources. The book provides a comprehensive coverage of various nanostructured materials, whose synthesis, structure, and properties are at its prime focus for power source applications.

Readership: Researchers in physics, solid state chemistry, materials science and engineering, and electrical engineering.


Luminescence The Instrumental Key to the Future of Nanotechnology edited by Adam M. Gilmore (HORIBAJobinYvonInc,USA)

This book provides a comprehensive coverage on the instrumentation and experimental methodology of photo- and electroluminescent properties of nanomaterials. It outlines key historical developments and perspectives of nanotechnology and synthesizes past trends and current advances, thereby providing a roadmap for future directions of research in this field. The book encompasses the nanoscale semiconductor field, integrating a broad multidisciplinary arena that includes applications for energy conservation, materials performance enhancement, electronic circuitry, video displays, lighting, photovoltaics, quantum computing, memory, chemo- and biosensors, pharmaceuticals, and medical diagnostics, among others. The chapters are authored by a hand-picked selection of world leaders in the field, including leading young researchers, who have made seminal contributions to the areas of single-walled carbon nanotubes, nanocrystals, and organic electroluminescent materials. The first section of the book provides a comprehensive introductory overview of the photophysics, instrumentation, and experimental methodology of nanomaterial luminescence. In the second and third sections, the invited experts highlight more specific advanced research areas that have either shown potential for, or have already realized, significant impact on the day-to-day aspects of modern life and the world economy.

Readership: Undergraduate-level students and academic or industrial researchers interested in nanomaterial luminescence instrumentation. Hardback • 500pp (approx.) • Nov 2010 978-981-4241-95-3 • US$179.00


Handbook of Industrial Diamonds by James Sung (KINIKCompany,Taiwan)

• Provides the most comprehensive reviews of superhard materials in science and technology

• Includes extensive tables and figures, many of which are new.

• Is suitable to be used as a textbook for teaching superhard materials and as a handbook of reference for applications.

This book provides a perspective view of industrial diamonds for existing and futuristic applications. The contents also include the science of superhard materials, for example, the principles for designing an ultrahard material that is much harder than even diamond. It also gives detailed accounts of many synthesis processes, including ultra-high-pressure technologies and chemical vapour depositions. Superabrasives include industrial diamonds and cubic boron nitride products. They are indispensable for removing materials that are critical for many segments of the manufacturing industry. Diamond saw grits are used for cutting constructive materials such as concrete (e.g., cemant and asphalt) and rocks (e.g., granite and marble). Diamond grinding wheels are precision tools for shaping ceramics, glass, non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminium and copper alloys) and polymers (e.g., polycarbonate). Diamond micron fines are critical for polishing super-smooth surfaces, such as computer hard drives, optical lenses and LED substrates. Sintered diamond microns are known as polycrystalline diamond, which is used in petroleum drill bits, precision cutting tools and wire drawing dies. Although diamond’s hardness is second to none, it cannot effectively match steel products because of the dissolution of carbon in iron.

Readership: Students, engineers, industry professionals and academics in the nanotechnology, diamond and semiconductor industries.

Hardback • 1,000pp (approx.) • Dec 2010 978-981-4310-00-0 • US$249.00

Fracture Nanomechanicsby Takayuki Kitamura, Takashi Sumigawa & Hiroyuki Hirakata (KyotoUniversity,Japan)

• Is a pioneering work on the fracture behaviour of nano-components in terms of the mechanics for which the whole size is smaller than a micrometer.

• Includes a systematic discussion about the concepts of mechanics related with the “fracture” phenomenon on the nanoscale on the basis of experiments and numerical simulations.

• Not only explains the results reported but also points out the future directions relating to each topic, which may give plenty of hints on advanced works for readers.

Small structures in the micro- or nanometer scale such as electronic or optic devices and MEMS/NEMS have been developed. The size of their elements approaches the nano- or atomic scale. Since the conventional “fracture mechanics” is based on the continuum-body approximation, its applicability to nanoscale components is questionable. Moreover, for describing the fracture behaviour of atomic components (e.g., atomic wires and carbon nanotubes), it is necessary to understand not only the mechanical parameters (e.g., stress and strain) but also the fracture criterion on the atomic scale. This book discusses the fracture behaviour of nano or atomic elements (nanofilms, nanowires, etc.) and focuses on the initiation and propagation of interface crack and mechanical instability criterion of atomic structures. It covers the fundamentals and the applicability of the top-down concept (conventional fracture mechanics to the nanoscale) and the bottom-up one (atomic mechanics, including ab initio simulation). New areas, such as multi-physics characteristics of nano elements, are introduced as well.

Readership: Researchers in materials science, physics and engineering (MEMS/NEMS and electronic devices.


Silicon-Based Photonicsedited by Erich Kasper (UniversitätStuttgart,Germany)&Jinzhong Yu(ChineseAcademyofScience,China)

• Identifies system layouts and key components with near-future application potential.

• Combines basic knowledge of photonics with recent research topics in a comprehensive way accessible to researchers, engineers, and students.

• Addresses materials science and technology as enabler of the rapid progress in fabrication and manufacturing.

Silicon is the dominating material for integrated circuits in microelectronics. Integration of optoelectronics with microelectronics will push the application in various fields ranging from high-resolution imaging and infrared vision to fiber to the home, fast ethernet, high-speed board-to-board and chip-to-chip connections and more speed (above a 10 GHz clock frequency) in computing and system on chips, and optical signal processing/computing. The technical key ingredients for an integration of photonic and electronic components on silicon are the development of silicon-based heterostructures (silicon germanium, or SiGe) and the availability of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrates. This book comprises the basics of band structure of silicon and germanium and their influence on photonic properties and discusses system layout and key device components with the application background in mind. Special emphasis is given to SOI-based interconnects and passive waveguide devices and to germanium (Ge) on silicon (Si) heterostructure devices for light detection, modulation, and emission. The high index contrast of SOI shows great promise for submicron waveguide structures suited for integration on the chip scale. The focus of this research are chip systems with a speed greater than 100 GHz. Readership: Students and researchers in physics, chemistry, electrical and optical engineering, and materials science.



Nanometer CMOSby Juin J. Liou (UniversityofCentralFlorida,USA),Frank Schwierz (TechnischeUniversitätIlmenau,Germany) &Hei Wong(CityUniversityofHongKong,HK)

“Thisbookdealswithaveryimportanttopicandiswrittenbytwowell-knowncontributorstothefield.Itisaverytimelyandimportantbook.”Prof. Michael Shur Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA “Thisbookcombinestheknowledgeofthreedistinguishedauthorsinauniqueblendtranscendingfromearlyhistorytomodern-daynanotechnology;thetextwillbeenjoyable,educationalandilluminatingforthetechnicalnoviceandthemodernexpert.”Dr. Steven Voldman IEEE Fellow, ESD Association

This book gives a comprehensive overview of all important issues concerning modern Si MOSFETs. It covers the principles of MOSFET operation, theory, and scaling issues and an in-depth discussion of nanometer MOSFETs. Both classical nanometer MOSFETs and non-classical MOSFET concepts, which receive little coverage in textbooks, are treated in detail. The device structures, merits, and drawbacks of MOSFET concepts, such as strained Si MOSFETs, ultra-thin-body SOI MOSFETs, and multiple-gate MOSFETs (FinFETs, tri-gate MOSFETs) are presented. An entire chapter is devoted to the emerging and rapidly growing field of RF MOSFETs/RF CMOS, and the discussion extends to the important future trends in nanometer CMOS technology and the problems and limits of scaling.

Contents: Evolution and Recent Advances in Si Electronics; MOSFET Fundamentals, Theory, and Modeling Nanometer MOSFETs; RF MOSFETs; Overview of Nanometer CMOS Technology; Challenges of Giga-Scale Integration.

Readership: Students, researchers, and engineers in the fields of electrical and electronics engineering and nanoelectronics and microelectronics.

Hardback • 352pp • Feb 2010 978-981-4241-08-3 • US$155.00

Basic Elements of Crystallographyedited by Nevill Szwacki (UniversityofWarsaw,Poland)& Teresa Szwacka(UniversityoftheAndes,Venezuela)

“Anexcellentprimeroncrystallography—adisciplinenecessaryforeveryoneconcernedwiththesolidstate—overarchingthefieldsofmaterialsscience,metallurgy,condensedmatterphysicsandmicro-andnanotechnology.Abundantandcleardrawingsallowtheauthorstointroducetheconceptsofcrystalstructuresandlatticesinaveryeasyway,startingfromone-dimensionalcasesandproceedingtoall14Bravaislattices.Thistextbookisdefinitelyagoodstartingpointforlearningcrystallographyorteachingintroductorycourses.Iwouldcertainlyrecommendthistomystudents,whileprofessionalsmayalsoenjoyreadingit.” Prof. Boris I. Yakobson Rice University, USA This book is intended to be a complete and clear introduction to the field of crystallography. It includes an extensive discussion of the 14 Bravais lattices and the reciprocal to them, basic concepts of point group symmetry, the crystal structure of elements and binary compounds, and much more. The purpose of this textbook was to illustrate rather than describe “using many words” the structure of materials. Even readers who are completely not familiar with the topic, but still want to learn how the atoms are arranged in crystal structures, will find this book useful. The chapters are accompanied by exercises designed in such a way to encourage students to explore the crystal structures he/she is learning about. The entire notation in this book is consistent with the International Tables for Crystallography

Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students and lecturers in physics, chemistry, biology, electrical & electronic engineering, and materials science & engineering; researchers in physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Hardback • 250pp (approx.) • Jun 2010 978-981-4241-59-5 • US$79.00

Linear and Chiral Dichroism in the Electron Microscopeby Peter Schattschneider(ViennaUniversityofTechnology,Austria)

• Presents a novel method in nanomagnetism.• Explains principles with an academic

viewpoint, while outlining future potential.• Balances theory and experiment and provides

good guidance for own experiments.

The growing interest in the miniaturization of magnetic storage media and the quest for novel spintronics applications rely on element-specific detection of spin and orbital magnetic moments in a solid. The most sophisticated technique to reach this goal has been X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD), largely used in synchrotron beam lines. The spatial resolution limit of this technique is of the order of 20–50 nm. This poses a sensible limit for the study of nanostructured devices. This book describes energy loss magnetic chiral dichroism (EMCD), a phenomenon in energy loss spectroscopy discovered in 2006. It is the equivalent of XMCD, but based on fast probe electrons in the electron microscope. A spatial resolution of 2 nm has been demonstrated, and lattice resolved mapping of atomic spins appears feasible. EMCD is thus a promising technique for magnetic studies on the nanometre and sub-nanometre scale, providing the technical and logistic advantages of electron microscopy, such as in situ chemical and structural information, easy access and low cost.

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Disordered Semiconductors Physics and Applicationsby Anatoly Popov (MoscowPowerEngineeringInstitute,Russia)

• Links characteristic features of disordered semiconductors’ atomic and electronic structures to the device design process.

• Discusses methods of disordered semiconductor property control and thin-film preparation methods.

• Considers applications of disordered semiconductors in optical information storage and transmission devices and in photoelectric and electronic devices.

Devices based on disordered semiconductors have very wide applications: electrophotographic printers and copiers, liquid crystal displays and monitors, optical discs, cheap solar cells, and others. However, the peculiarities of disordered semiconductors call for new approaches to the device design compared with traditional single-crystal materials. The goal of this textbook is to link characteristic features of atomic and electronic structures of disordered semiconductors to the device design process. The textbook begins with a description of general concepts of disordered semiconductors, their atomic structures, the structure of energy bands, their defects, as well as their electrical, optical, and photovoltaic properties. Since weak sensitivity to impurities is a distinguishing feature of disordered semiconductors, methods of property control and thin-film preparation methods are the areas of focus. Finally, applications of disordered semiconductors in various devices are considered.

Readership: Students and researches in the fields of electrical and electronics engineering, nano-electronics, materials science, and solid state physics.


Advances in Nanotechnology and the Environment by Kim Juyoung (KangwonNationalUniversity,SouthKorea) Nanoparticles and nanosize materials created by nanotechnology (NT) have been considered to be the unique and sole solution for the limitations of other technologies. Although these materials have been widely used in environmental technology (ET), most environmental applications of nanoparticles were limited to the fabrication of nano-sensors for VOC detection and nanosize catalysts for air purification systems. The use of nanoparticles in the direct removal of pollutants from contaminated soil and wastewater has been very seldom reported. However, environmental processes for soil remediation, wastewater treatment and air purification strongly need innovative new materials to highly improve their performance and efficiency. Therefore, the demand for materials created by NT in ET are stronger than ever. This book focuses on presenting the possible applications of nanosize materials in all environmental processes, providing the most reliable guidelines for selection of nanomaterials to improve the efficiency of environmental process and designing specific nanomaterials for given environmental processes and pollutants. The impact and influence of nanomaterials on environments is also presented to avoid causing secondary contamination by use of nanomaterials and to provide proper information about nanomaterials for potential users who are about to use and apply them in ET. Readership: Researchers and engineers in chemical engineering, environmental engineering and nanotechnology; graduate students of chemical engineering, environmental engineering and materials science and engineering


Advances in Carbon Nanomaterials Science and Applicationsby Nikos Tagmatarchis (NationalHellenicResearchFoundation,Greece)

• Offers a wide range of information from modelling of carbon nanostructures to quantum computing and medicine applications, as well as from surfaces and thin films of fullerenes to chemical modification of carbon nanohorns and endohedral metallofullerenes.

• Provides a fresh and authoritative look at diverse areas and topics of nanocarbon materials to scientists, researchers and students.

• Features excellent figures and references to accompany each chapter.

In this book, contributions by experts in the diverse fields of chemistry, physics, materials science and medicine provide a comprehensive survey of the current state of knowledge of this constantly expanding subject. The book starts out with the nomenclature and modelling of carbon nanomaterials and then presents a variety of examples on surfaces and thin films of fullerenes, besides giving an insight into the morphology and structure of carbon nanotubes and the characterization of peapod materials with the aid of transmission electron microscopy. Subsequently, electro-optical properties and self-assembly of and enrichment in carbon nanotubes, followed by strategies for the chemical functionalization of carbon nanohorns and endohedral metallofullerenes, are presented to the reader. Finally, applications of endohedral metallofullerenes in quantum computing and of functionalized carbon nanotubes in medicine conclude this fascinating overview of the field.

Readership: Graduates and postgraduates of physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering; researchers in nanoscience and nanotechnology specializing in carbon-based nanostructured materials



Semiconductor Quantum Bitsedited by Fritz Henneberger &Oliver Benson(Humboldt-UniversitätzuBerlin,Germany)

“Thisbookprovidesatimelysummaryofthestateoftheartfromestablishedgroupsaroundtheworldandwillserveasacriticalreferenceforresearchersandstudentsworkingtoadvancethefrontier.Theeditorshavedoneanexcellentjobincollectingandassemblingthetopicsandauthorsforthemostimportantareas.”Prof. Duncan G. Steel University of Michigan, USA

“Undoubtedlythebookrepresentstheinterestforscientistsworkinginthisfieldandrelatedphysicsfields.Itisnotatextbook,but[adetailedstudy]ofthesuggestedmaterialisveryimportantforpostgraduatestudentsspecializinginthemodernopticsofnanosubjectsandtheoristsstudyingquantumcomputertheory.” Prof. Igor A. Merkulov University of Tennessee, USA This book highlights state-of-the-art qubit implementations in semiconductors and provides an extensive overview of this newly emerging field. Semiconductor nanostructures have huge potential as future quantum information devices as they provide various ways of qubit implementation (electron spin, electronic excitation) as well as a way to transfer quantum information from stationary qubits to flying qubits (photons). Therefore, this book unites contributions from leading experts in the field, reporting cutting-edge results on spin qubit preparation, read-out, and transfer. The latest theoretical as well as experimental studies of decoherence in these quantum information systems are also provided. Novel demonstrations of complex flying qubit states and first applications of semiconductor-based quantum information devices are given, too.

Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics and nanoscience, as well as non-experts interested in experimental progress towards quantum information in semiconductors.

Hardback • 516pp • Jul 2008 978-981-4241-05-2 • US$179.00

Nanocomputing Computational Physics for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by Jang-Yu Hsu (NationalTsingHuaUniversity,Taiwan)

“Followinganextensivemotivatingintroductionlacedwithgentlehumor,HsuguidesthereaderofNanocomputingonajourneythroughtherealmsofthenano-world.Addressingprimarilystudentsandscientistsknowledgeableinquantummechanicsandsomelevelofprogramming,heusessampleMATLABprogramstolettheengagedreaderexperienceandquantitativelyreproducemanynanoscalephenomenaexploredbycurrentfrontierresearchinphysics,chemistryandbiology.”Prof. David Tomanek Michigan State University, USA

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the computational physics for nanoscience and nanotechnology. Based on MATLAB and the C++ distributed computing paradigm, the book gives instructive explanations of the underlying physics for mesoscopic systems with many listed programs that readily compute physical properties into nanoscales. Many generated graphical pictures demonstrate not only the principles of physics, but also the methodology of computing. The book starts with a review of quantum physics, quantum chemistry, and condensed matter physics, followed by a discussion on the computational and analytical tools and the numerical algorithms used. With these tools in hand, the nonlinear many-body problem, molecular dynamics, low dimensionality,and nanostructures are explored. Special topics covered include the plasmon, the quantum Hall effect, chaos, and stochasticity. The applications explored include graphene, the carbon nanotube, water dynamics, and the molecular computer.

Readership: Graduate students of physics, chemistry, electrical and electronics engineering, and materials science and engineering; researchers in nanoscience; and engineers in nanotechnology.

Hardback • 384pp • Mar 2009 978-981-4241-26-7 • US$135.00

Excitonic and Vibrational Dynamics in Nanotechnologyby Svetlana Kilina (UniversityofWashington,USA)

“Thisbookbringsawonderfulcollectionofworksintheareaofquantumchemistrycalculationsdevotedtotheopticalpropertiesofquantumdotsandcarbonnanotubes.Opticsisoneofthemostpromisingfieldsfortheunderstandingofbothmaterialsscienceandinnovationsinnanotechnology.Kilina’sbookillustratesthegreatscientificdevelopmentmadepossiblebynanoscience.” Prof. Ado Jorio de Vasconcelos Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil Rapid advances in chemical synthesis and fabrication techniques have led to novel nanosize materials that exhibit original and often unforeseen properties. One of the greatest advantages of these nanosystems is that their electronic and optical properties can be controlled not only by the material’s inherent features, but also by the sample’s size, shape and topology. This flexibility makes them ideal for applications in several fields, ranging from electronics and optoelectronics to biology and medicine. The book investigates QDs and SWCNTs using quantum-chemical calculations that describe intricate details of excited-state phenomena and provides information about the mechanisms that occur on the atomic level and that are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to probe experimentally. It delivers, consistently and coherently, a novel approach to nanomaterials which is promising for today’s technologies as well as their future. This approach elegantly overcomes computational difficulties known in the field and shares ways to reach top performance in the description of combined quantum effects of molecular vibrations and exciton formation on realistic-size numerical models. The reader will acquire an understanding of the pioneering methodology supported by most recent original results, prospectively applicable to the design of new nano-devices.

Readership: Academics and researchers in nanomaterials and nanostructures, semiconductors and related fields.



NanopathologyThe Health Impact of Nanoparticles by Antonietta Gatti (UniversityofModena&ReggioEmilia,Italy)& Stefano Montanari(Nanodiagnosticssrl,Italy)

Enormous funds are currently being invested in nanotechnology, yet very little is known about how its products and by-products can interfere with both end users and people involved in their manufacture. Similar scenarios are already widely known in the history of science, such as the exploitation of radioactivity or the controversial issue of genetically modified organisms. As nanoparticles are more or less voluntarily produced, they are almost uncontrollably disseminated in the environment and in organisms and thus constitute a growing concern. By describing the impact of nanoparticles (and microparticles) on human and animal health, this book offers the first criteria for preventing potential problems deriving from these particles.

Contents: How the Whole Thing Began or the Logic Path Towards a Discovery; In-Vitro and In-Vivo Biological Behavior of Micro and Nanoparticles; Clinical Cases: Lung, Blood, Liver, Kidney, Digestive System, Vessels, Sperm; Six ”Detective Stories”; War and Nanoparticles; Nanoparticles in the Environment and Working Places; Nanoparticles in Food, Cosmetics and Other Products; New York 9/11; The Future and Prevention Criteria.

Readership: Scientists in academia and industry, ecologists, military personnel, and medical doctors. Can be used as a basis for new research and as a textbook for graduate students of different subjects (medicine, biology, engineering, etc.).

Hardback • 312pp • Mar 2008 978-981-4241-00-7 • US$135.00

Nanostructures in Electronics and Photonicsedited by Faiz Rahman (UniversityofGlasgow,UK)

“Iamveryimpressedwiththepresentationofinformationinthisbook.Theinformationcontainedisontheedgeofcurrenttechnologyinwhichtherearenotmanybooksavailableyet.Ifindthepicturesinformativeandofhighquality.Thetextisverywellwrittenanditactuallyreadslikeanovel.”Prof. Kristel Fobelets Imperial College London, UK“Thisisabookthatfocusesonnanoelectronicsandnanophotonics,whichisgoodfornoviceresearcherswhocanquicklygrasptherelatedinformationinvariousresearchfields.Itisalsoagoodreferencebookforstudentstouseingraduate-levelcoursesonnanoelectronicsornanophotonics,orsurveycoursesonnanotechnology.”Prof. Zhiyong Gu University of Massachusetts Lowell

Nanotechnology is the buzzword these days. This book provides a broad overview of nanotechnology as applied to contemporary electronics and photonics. The areas of application described are typical of what originally set off the nanotechnology revolution. An account of original research contributions from researchers all over the world, the book is extremely valuable for gaining an understanding of the latest developments in applied nanotechnology. Clearly structured and readable, the book is useful for both students and researchers alike: students can learn about the various aspects of nanotechnology, and professional researchers can update themselves on the new developments in this dynamic field. The book covers nanoscale materials and devices for both electronics and optical technologies. The emphasis throughout is on experimental methods rather than theoretical modeling.

Readership: Graduate students and researchers in physics, chemistry, materials science, and device engineering.


Carbon NanotubesAngels or Demons? edited by Silvana Fiorito (UniversitàdeglistudidiRomalaSapienza,Italy)

“Thisbookisamustforeverymaterialsscientistandallthosewhoappreciaterationalanswerstoquestionstheymightnotdaretoask.”Prof. Marie-Louise Saboungi Centre de Recherche sur la Matière Divisée, France“CarbonNanotubes:AngelsorDemons?representsasofttouchofthemostupdatedtopicsconcerningnanotechnology...Everyaspectispresentedinanalmostholisticandverypromisingeffort.”Prof. Giorgia Pastorin National University of Singapore, Singapore “Finally,abookthatgatheredthelatestandmostcontrastedinformationontoxicityofcarbonnanotubes.”Dr. Isabel Obieta INASMET-Tecnalia, Spain

The field of carbon nanoparticles toxicity is, at present, fragmented and contradictory, oscillating between enthusiastic raptures and bitter disappointments. This important book presents an overall, unitary view of the carbon nanoparticle world, in which both the positive and negative aspects of these recently discovered nanomaterials are critically described and elucidated. The book provides an exhaustive account of carbon nanotubes toxicity, mechanisms of toxicity and biocompatibility towards human and animal organisms as well as the entire biological environment. The detailed description of the physicochemical properties of these nano-objects will help facilitate discussion on their future applications in the biomedical field. Readership: Academics, postgraduate students, researchers and scientists in nanomaterials and nanostructures.



Compound Semiconductor Photonics Materials, Devices and Integration edited by Soo-Jin Chua,Jinghua Teng(InstituteofMaterialsResearchandEngineering,Singapore) & Aaron Danner(NationalUniversityofSingapore,Singapore)

This proceeding is a collection of selected papers presented at Symposium O of Compound Semiconductor Photonics in the International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technology (ICMAT), which was held in Singapore from 28 June to 3 July 2009. Semiconductor photonics is a cross-discipline between materials, physics, chemistry, and opto and electronic devices. In recent years, continued progress in the research and development of new materials and devices has led to a better understanding of fundamental knowledge in electronic structures, carrier dynamics and electron-photon-phonon interactions. These have generated widespread applications in solid state lighting, imaging, display, signal processing, chemical and biological sensing, surveillance, solar cells, and wide-bandwidth communications. The symposium covers a wide range of topics from fundamental semiconductor materials study to photonic device fabrication and application. The papers collected are of recent progress in the active and wide range of semiconductor photonics research. They include materials-related papers on III-As/P, III-nitride, quantum dot/wire/dash growth, ZnO, and chalcogenide, and devices-related papers on photonic crystals, VCSEL, quantum dot/dash lasers, LEDs, waveguides, solar cells, and heterogeneous integration.

Readership: Researchers in photonics, electronics, physics and materials science.

Hardback • 300pp (approx.) • Apr 2010 978-981-4267-73-1 • US$179.00

Nanotechnology in Australia Showcase of Early Career Research by Deborah Kane, Adam Micolich & James Rabeau (MacquarieUniversity,Australia)

• Each topic/chapter includes a tutorial-style coverage of relevant concepts, methods and theory. The research is placed in the context of the field as a whole with an extensive bibliography, and the book and reports/reviews the original research of the first author and her co-workers.

• The topics covered and the effort to write in a way that connects with a broader nanotechnology readership make this an excellent book for those wishing to gain a meaningful, multidisciplinary insight into nanotechnology. Applications of science and technology are also well addressed.

• Academic institutions, research networks and professional societies should evaluate and consider book-writing workshop programs, like the one introduced and illustrated here, as a way of enhancing the professional development and education of ECRs.

The nanotechnology research topics include plasmonics, the building blocks of plasmonic circuits; the use of metal nanoparticles to improve infrared light trapping in solar cell applications; methods for the bulk synthesis of graphene; synthesis of nanorods of vanadium compounds for energy storage; nanodiamonds, superparamagnetic nanoparticles and synthesis of hollow nanostructured silica, along with a discussion of their applications; molecular dynamics modelling of self-cleaning coatings; metal nanostructure-enhanced fluorescence and its biological applications; luminescent nano-bioprobes for bioassays and bioimaging; biomimicry leading to olfactory nano-biosensors; and superparamagnetic nanoparticles as MRI contrast agents.

Readership: General interest.

Hardback • 300pp (approx) • Dec 2010 978-981-4310-02-4 • US$129.00

Nanotechnology and Equality by Donald Maclurcan (UniversityofTechnologySydney,Australia)

• Provides a thorough critique of the debates and proposals made for nanotechnology’s ability to address questions of global inequity.

• Provides the reader with both an introductory and in-depth look at nanotechnology and its global implications.


This book argues that the overall trajectory currently pursued through nanotechnology provides little hope for a more equitable world. The author bases his argument on the failure of nanotechnology’s development to embody the reflexivity necessary for addressing the legitimate requirements of development. His research aims to place nanotechnology’s emergence within a historical and global context and develop a useful, interpretive framework through which to assess relevant claims. Furthermore, the book seeks to synthesise debates about nanotechnology, development and the global South, establish greater clarity about the nature of global engagement with nanotechnology research and development, and explore a range of perspectives about the global implications of the trajectories currently pursued through nanotechnology. The work draws on three main claims: firstly, that our current global trajectory creates greater inequity and is ultimately unsustainable for both the North and South; secondly, that ”development” is a global problem that requires consideration of the impacts of technological change across the North-South divide; and thirdly, that technological development must be interpreted as a social process if its implications for Southern development are to be understood. Readership: Policymakers; researchers in science, technology and society; philosophers of science; futurists and scientists with a wider interest in the implications of their work.

Hardback • 300pp (approx) • Dec 2010 978-981-4303-39-2 • US$99.00


Nanocomposite Sorbents for Multiple Applications by Yuriy Aristov (RussianAcademyofSciences,Russia)

• Develops the concept of target-oriented synthesis and suggests tools for tailoring new adsorbent materials adapted to multiple practical applications.

• Contains a complete survey of new nanocomposite sorbents “salt in porous matrix”, including the data obtained in the author’s laboratory and literature data available by the end of 2009.

• Describes properties of about 50 new composite sorbents of water, alcohols, ammonia and carbon dioxide that can be used for engineering calculations and analysing practical applications.

Over the past few years, the interest in developing novel materials has boomed, resulting in a reliable base for the technological progress of human society. This book presents the concept of nanotailoring of sorption properties as well as a new family of composite sorbents, “salt in nanoporous matrix”, based on this concept. Topics include optimal adsorbents; tools for synthesis; sorption equilibrium of new materials with water, alcohols, ammonia and carbon dioxide; and change in salt properties at the nanoscale. There is also a section discussing the potential application of these sorbents for storage and transformation of low temperature heat, gas drying, maintaining relative humidity in museums, regenerating heat and moisture in ventilation systems and so on.

Readership: Researchers and industry professionals in nanomaterials and chemical engineering and those who deal with adsorption technology.


Silicon NanophotonicsBasic Principles, Current Status and Perspectives edited by Leonid Khriachtchev (UniversityofHelsinki,Finland)

“SiliconNanophotonics,editedbyLeonidKhriachtchev,isamostusefulandup-to-datecollectionofreviewarticlescoveringthevariousaspectsofsilicon-basedphotonics,writtenbyleadingexpertsinthearea.Boththeoreticalandexperimentalissuesofsiliconnanocrystalswereconsidered,aswellasdeviceapplicationsinbothsolid-statephotonicsandbiology.Thisvolumeisanessentialreadforthoseworkingtomakesiliconshineasoptoelectronicsmaterial.”Prof. Risto M. Nieminen Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

Nanoscale materials are showing great promise in various optoelectronics applications, especially the fast-developing fields of optical communication and optical computers. With silicon as the leading material for microelectronics, the integration of optical functions into silicon technology is a very important challenge. This book concentrates on the optoelectronic properties of silicon nanocrystals, associated phenomena and related topics, from basic principles to the most recent discoveries. The areas of focus include silicon-based light-emitting devices, light modulators, optical wavevguides and interconnectors, optical amplifiers, and memory elements. The book comprises theoretical and experimental analyses of various properties of silicon nanocrystals, research methods and preparation techniques, and some promising applications.

Readership: Researchers in physics, chemistry, and materials science.


Nano Meets MacroSocial Perspectives on Nanoscience and Nanotechnologyedited by Kamilla Kjølberg &Fern Wickson(UniversityofBergen,Norway)

“Theeditorshavecompiledabeautifullydiverseandtimelycollectiononthesocialandculturalaspectsofnano-scalescienceandengineering.Withinformedacademicanalysis,fresh-from-the-fieldNGOexperience,andprovocativeimages,fictionandpoetry,theircontributionisasmultifacetedasnanoitself.” Prof. David Guston Arizona State University, USA

This book explores the enormous diversity in social perspectives on the emergence of nanoscale sciences and technologies. The diversity is presented by pointing to four nodes of interest, the nodes where Nano meets Macro: In the Making, In the Public Eye, In the Big Questions and In the Tough Decisions. Each node draws attention to important research lines and pertinent issues. Nano meets Macro is designed especially for use in interdisciplinary teaching and discussions with natural science students, but the richness of issues and perspectives makes it of interest to all researchers, practitioners and non-academics wanting an introduction to social perspectives on nanoscale sciences and technologies. To stimulate discussion the book includes pieces of science fiction and visual arts, as well as questions for reflection after each chapter.

Contents: “Historical Context of the US National Nanotechnology Initiative (H. Fogelberg); Questioning Interdisciplinarity: What roles for laboratory based social science? (R. Doubleday & A. Viseu); The Science and Politics of Nano Images (R. Strand & T. Birkeland); Poetry from the Laboratory (Hildegard Lee); Eigler’s Eyes 2(Chris Robinson); Triangular Masterpiece no. 5 (K. B. Kjølberg); NanoFireball (C. Orfescu); The Slippery Nature of Nano-Enthusiasm (R. Sparrow); and many more.

Readership: General interest.



Science at the NanoscaleAn Introductory Textbook by Chin Wee Shong, Sow Chorng Haur&Andrew T. S. Wee (NationalUniversityofSingapore,Singapore)

“Thisbookprovidesaverydetailedandinterestingoverviewofthefundamentalprinciplesofnanoscience,discussesthebackgroundofseveralnanoscienceexperimentaltechniques,andshedslightonsomeofthevisionaryandimportantapplicationsinthetrulyinterdisciplinaryareaofnanotechnology.”Profs. Wael Mamdouh & Flemming Besenbacher University of Aarhus, Denmark

Nanotechnology is one of the most important growth areas of this century. Nanoscience, the science underpinning nanotechnology, is a multidisciplinary subject covering atomic, molecular, and solid state physics, as well as much of chemistry. Nanostructures are known to exhibit novel and improved material properties, fundamentally because the physical and chemical properties are very different when dimensions are reduced to the nanometer range. This book aims to introduce the various basic principles and knowledge needed for students to understand science at the nanoscale. Many ideas proposed in nanotechnology are futuristic, although some have immediate technological applications. The core scientific principles of all nanotechnology applications, however, are grounded in physics and chemistry. There are currently numerous specialized nanoscience and nanotechnology-related texts or monographs at the graduate and senior undergraduate level. This textbook is targeted at the junior undergraduate level and is also expected to serve as a reference text for advanced learners at pre-university and senior high school. It has evolved from the authors’ own teaching experience at tertiary institutions.

Readership: Science undergraduates and pre-university science students.


The Magnesium CivilizationAn Alternative New Source of Energy to Oilby Takashi Yabe (TokyoInstituteofTechnology,Japan)

• Problems concerning fossil fuel, existing recyclable energy, hydrogen economy.

• Explanation for elemental technologies of Magnesium recycling society, solar-pumped laser, laser smelting, magnesim-air battery, low-cost desalination with solar-power.

• Roadmap to Magnesium recycling society by 2025.

The use of fossil fuels damages the global environment, and supply of oil is becoming more unstable. However, it is difficult to replace whole fossil fuels with renewable energy like solar-cell. Magnesium recycling society is a promising solution against these problems. Seawater contains 1800 trillion tons of Magnesium and Magnesium can be smelted with “solar-pumped laser” created directly from sunlight, thus Magnesium acts as solar-energy reservoir. Magnesium can be used for metal-air-fuel cells for automobiles and power plants. The automobile with Zinc-air-fuel cell achieved 600km mileage in 2003 and Magnesium-air-fuel cell can give 3 times more energy which is 7.5 times more effective than Lithium-ion battery. Solar-pumped laser regenerates metal Magnesium from combusted Magnesium oxide. Moreover, low-cost desalination with solar-power will be a promising solution to the global water shortage. TIME magazine elected Prof. Yabe as one of the “Heroes of the Environment 2009”. Readership: General, especially those interested science, energy and ecology. Hardback • 200pp (approx.) • Dec 2010 978-981-4303-65-1 • US$49.00

Magnetoelectricity in Composites edited by Mirza Bichurin (NovgorodStateUniversity,Russia)& Dwight Viehland(VirginiaTechUniversity,USA)

Magnetoelectric composites, which simultaneously exhibit ferroelectricity and ferromagnetism, have recently stimulated a sharply increasing number of research activities for their scientific interest and significant technological promise in novel multifunctional devices. Natural single-phase compounds are rare, and their magnetoelectric responses are either relatively weak or occur at temperatures too low for practical applications. In contrast, composites, which incorporate both ferroelectric and ferri-/ferromagnetic phases, typically yield giant magnetoelectric coupling responses above room temperature, which makes them ready for technological applications. In such composites the magnetoelectric effect is generated as a product property of a magnetostrictive and a piezoelectric substance.

On-chip integration in microelectronic devices has recently motivated the deposition in a film-on substrate geometry of nanostructured composites of ferroelectric and magnetic oxides. The coupling interaction between nanosize ferroelectric and magnetic oxides is also responsible for the magnetoelectric effect in the nanostructures, as was the case in those bulk composites. The availability of high-quality nanostructured composites makes it easier to tailor their properties through epitaxial strain, atomic-level engineering of chemistry and interfacial coupling. In this book, the authors discuss these bulk and nanostructured magnetoelectric composites in an experimental and a theoretical manner. Microwave devices, sensors, transducers and heterogeneous read/write devices are among the suggested technical implementations of magnetoeletric composites.

Readership: Advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students of physics, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, materials science, and engineering; researchers in nanoscience, materials science, and engineering, and engineers in micro- and nanotechnology


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