The main theme of this book is the exploration the underlying physical laws that permit the fabrication of nanometer-scale structures. As researchers attempt to fabricate nanometer-scale structures which do not exist per se, they must still employ the natural laws to fabricate them through processes such as self-assembly. This book will find service both as a reference work for researchers and as a comprehensive didactical text for graduate students.

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Multifunctional Nanomaterials covers major techniques for the design, synthesis, and development of multifunctional nanomaterials. The chapters highlight the main characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and scanning probe microscopy.The book explores major synthesis methods and functional studies, including: - Brillouin spectroscopy; - Temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopic studies; - Magnetic, ferroelectric, and magneto-electric coupling analysis; - Organ-on-a-chip methods for testing nanomaterials; - Magnetron sputtering techniques; - Pulsed laser deposition techniques; - Positron annihilation spectroscopy to prove defects in nanomaterials; - Electroanalytic techniques. This is an important reference source for materials science students, scientists, and engineers who are looking to increase their understanding of design and fabrication techniques for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials. - Explains the major design and fabrication techniques and processes for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials; - Demonstrates the design and development of magnetic, ferroelectric, multiferroic, and carbon nanomaterials for electronic applications, energy generation, and storage; - Green synthesis techniques and the development of nanofibers and thin films are also emphasized.

This dissertation, "Fabrication and Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanostructures" by Dan, Li, 李丹, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF METAL OXIDE NANOSTRUCTURES Submitted by Li Dan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong in July 2007 Among various nanostructured materials, metal oxides are very promising for a variety of practical applications. Among different possible synthesis methods for metal oxide nanostructures, hydrothermal synthesis is of great interest because it is safe and environmentally friendly, and is typically performed at temperatures of less than 200 C. In this dissertation, several metal oxide nanostructures, including zinc oxide (ZnO), copper oxide (CuO) and nickel oxide (NiO) nanostructures, were fabricated by hydrothermal synthesis from aqueous solutions of zinc/copper/nickel nitrate hydrate and hexamethylenetetramine. The morphological, structural, optical and electrochemical properties of resultant nanostructures were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), photoluminescence (PL), and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR). The obtained ZnO nanorods are straight and perpendicular to the substrate. The substrate conditions have considerable effects on the size and the orientation of the nanorods. The pH value of solutions also has significant influence on the morphology of resultant ZnO nanostructures. The PL spectra of the ZnO nanorods exhibit one UV peak and one yellow peak ( 578 nm). The ZnO nanorods also show very strong EPR signal at g 1.96. For different synthesis conditions, spherical assemblies of CuO platelets and CuO nanostructured films were obtained respectively. The solution concentration, pH value, synthesis temperature, and presence of seeds significantly affect obtained morphology as well as adhesion to the substrate. For different synthesis conditions, NiO nanowalls and NiO nanostructured films were obtained respectively. The influence of pH value is different on different NiO nanostructures. Finally, transition metal (Mn, Cr, and Co) doped ZnO nanostructures were synthesized by a hydrothermal method from aqueous solutions of zinc nitrate hydrate, TM (TM = Mn, Cr, Co) nitrate hydrate, and hexamethylenetetramine. The addition of TM nitrate hydrate resulted in the change of the shape and preferential orientation of ZnO nanorods. Also, the addition of the dopant affects the optical properties, including the ratio of UV to defect emission and the position of the UV emission peak. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3877735 Subjects: Nanostructures Metallic oxides

This book shows an update in the field of micro/nano fabrications techniques of two and three dimensional structures as well as ultimate three dimensional characterization methods from the atom range to the micro scale. Several examples are presented showing their direct application in different technological fields such as microfluidics, photonics, biotechnology and aerospace engineering, between others. The effects of the microstructure and topography on the macroscopic properties of the studied materials are discussed, together with a detailed review of 3D imaging techniques.

Silver nanoparticles are the subject of immense interest because of their distinct chemical and physical properties that are different from their bulk counterpart. This makes these nanoparticles very important in many fields including antimicrobial applications, biosensor materials, composite fibers, cryogenic superconducting materials, cosmetic products, and electronic components. This book aims to provide in-depth study and analysis of various fabrication, characterization, and application techniques of silver nanoparticles that lead these nanoparticles very important in the recent technology. This book presents deep understanding of the new techniques from basic to the advanced level. This book addresses scientists, engineers, doctoral and postdoctoral fellows, and technical professionals working in specialized fields.