Metal oxide nanoparticles in organic solvents: synthesis, formation, assembly and application

The synthesis of nanoparticles with control over particle size, shape, and crystalline structure, has long been one of the main objectives in chemistry – and yet these materials are only beginning to be used in nanotechnology. Metal oxides play a significant role in many fields of technology including catalysis, sensing, energy storage and conversion, and electroceramics. It is expectedthat they could show enhanced or even new properties at the nanoscale. "MetalOxide Nanoparticles in Organic Solvents" discusses recent advances in the chemistry involved for the controlled synthesis and assembly of metal oxide nanoparticles, the characterizations required by such nanoobjects, and their size and shape depending properties. Innovative strategies have to be developed to allow good control from the molecular precursor to the final product at low processing temperatures. Discusses recent advances in the chemistry involved in the controlled synthesis and assembly of metal oxide nanoparticles, the characterisation required by such nanoobjects, and their size- and shape-dependent properties INDICE: Introduction.- Surfactant-directed Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles.- Solvent-directed Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles.- Chemical Formation Mechanisms (Organic Reaction Pathways).- Crystallisation Mechanisms.-Characterisation.- Physical Properties.- Assembly.- Applications.- Conclusions and Outlook.

• ISBN: 978-1-84882-670-0
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 215
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés