Advances in nanofabrication, characterization tools, and the
drive to commercialize nanotechnology products have contributed to
the significant increase in research on inorganic nanowires (INWs).
Yet few if any books provide the necessary comprehensive and
coherent account of this important evolution.
Presenting essential information on both popular and emerging
varieties, Inorganic Nanowires: Applications, Properties, and
Characterization addresses the growth, characterization, and
properties of nanowires. Author Meyyappan is the director and
senior scientist at Ames Center for Nanotechnology and a renowned
leader in nanoscience and technology, and Sunkara is also a major
contributor to nanowire literature. Their cutting-edge work is the
basis for much of the current understanding in the area of
nanowires, and this book offers an in-depth overview of various
types of nanowires, including semiconducting, metallic, and oxide
varieties. It also includes extensive coverage of applications that
use INWs and those with great potential in electronics,
optoelectronics, field emission, thermoelectric devices, and
sensors.
This invaluable reference:
- Traces the evolution of nanotechnology and classifies
nanomaterials
- Describes nanowires and their potential applications to
illustrate connectivity and continuity
- Discusses growth techniques, at both laboratory and commercial
scales
- Evaluates the most important aspects of classical
thermodynamics associated with the nucleation and growth of
nanowires
- Details the development of silicon, germanium, gallium
arsenide, and other materials in the form of nanowires used in
electronics applications
- Explores the physical, electronic and other properties of
nanowires
The explosion of nanotechnology research activities for various
applications is due in large part to the advances in the growth of
nanowires. Continued development of novel nanostructured materials
is essential to the success of so many economic sectors, ranging
from computing and communications to transportation and medicine.
This volume discusses how and why nanowires are ideal candidates to
replace bulk and thin film materials. It covers the principles
behind device operation and then adds a detailed assessment of
nanowire fabrication, performance results, and future prospects and
challenges, making this book a valuable resource for scientists and
engineers in just about any field. Co-author Meyya Meyyappan will
receive the Pioneer Award in Nanotechnology from the IEEE
Nanotechnology Council at the IEEE Nano Conference in Portland,
Oregon in August, 2011
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