Carbon Nanotubes / Chapter 1: |
Introduction / 1.1: |
Synthesis / 1.2: |
Multi-walled Nanotubes / 1.2.1: |
Aligned Nanotube Bundles and Micropatterning / 1.2.2: |
Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes / 1.2.3: |
Direct Spinning of Nanotube Yarns / 1.2.4: |
Selective Preparative Procedures for Semiconducting and Metallic SWNTs / 1.2.5: |
Junction Nanotubes / 1.2.6: |
Peapods and Double-walled Nanotubes / 1.2.7: |
Mechanism of Formation / 1.2.8: |
Purification of SWNTs / 1.2.9: |
Separation of Metallic and Semiconducting SWNTs / 1.2.10: |
Structure, Spectra and Characterization / 1.3: |
General Structural Features / 1.3.1: |
Raman and other Spectroscopies / 1.3.2: |
Pressure-induced Transformations / 1.3.3: |
Electronic Structure / 1.3.4: |
Chemically Modified Nanotubes / 1.4: |
Doping with Boron and Nitrogen / 1.4.1: |
Intercalation by Alkali Metals / 1.4.2: |
Metal Semiconductor Transitions Induced by Molecular Interaction / 1.4.3: |
Chirality Selection / 1.4.4: |
Opening and Filling of Nanotubes / 1.4.5: |
Decoration and Coating / 1.4.6: |
Reactivity, Solubilization and Functionalization / 1.4.7: |
Covalent Functionalization / 1.4.8: |
Non-covalent Functionalization / 1.4.9: |
Interaction with Biomolecules / 1.4.10: |
Endrohedral Filling / 1.4.11: |
Functionalization Using Fluorous Chemistry and Click Chemistry / 1.4.12: |
Electronic Properties / 1.5: |
Phase Transitions and Fluid Mechanics / 1.6: |
Carbon Nanotube Composites / 1.7: |
Applications, Potential and Otherwise / 1.8: |
Electronic Applications / 1.8.1: |
Field-effect Transistors and Related Devices / 1.8.2: |
Field Emission / 1.8.3: |
Energy Storage and Conversion: Supercapacitors, Solar Cells and Actuators / 1.8.4: |
Sensors and Probes / 1.8.5: |
Biological Aspects / 1.8.6: |
Mechanical Properties and Related Devices / 1.8.7: |
Lithium Batteries / 1.8.8: |
Gas Adsorption and Hydrogen Storage / 1.8.9: |
Other Useful Properties and Devices / 1.8.10: |
References |
Inorganic Nanotubes / Chapter 2: |
Synthetic Methods / 2.1: |
Specific Cases / 2.3: |
Nanotubes of Elemental Materials / 2.3.1: |
Metal Chalcogenide Nanotubes / 2.3.2: |
Pnictide Nanotubes / 2.3.3: |
Nanotubes of Carbides and other Materials / 2.3.4: |
Metal Oxide Nanotubes / 2.3.5: |
Complex Inorganic Nanostructures Based on Nanotubes / 2.3.6: |
Properties and Applications / 2.4: |
Mechanical Properties / 2.4.1: |
Electronic, Magnetic, Optical and Related Properties / 2.4.2: |
Tribological Properties / 2.4.3: |
Thermal Properties / 2.4.4: |
Solubilization and Functionalization / 2.4.5: |
Applications / 2.4.6: |
Inorganic Nanowires / Chapter 3: |
Synthetic Strategies / 3.1: |
Vapour Phase Growth / 3.2.1: |
Vapour-Liquid-Solid Growth / 3.2.2: |
Oxide-assisted Growth / 3.2.3: |
Vapour-Solid Growth / 3.2.4: |
Carbo-thermal Reactions / 3.2.5: |
Solution-based Growth / 3.2.6: |
Anisotropic Structures / 3.2.7: |
Template-based Synthesis / 3.2.8: |
Solution-Liquid-Solid Process / 3.2.9: |
Solvothermal Synthesis / 3.2.10: |
Growth Control and Integration / 3.2.11: |
Elemental Nanowires / 3.3: |
Silicon / 3.3.1: |
Germanium / 3.3.2: |
Boron / 3.3.3: |
In, Sn, Pb, Sb and Bi / 3.3.4: |
Se and Te / 3.3.5: |
Gold / 3.3.6: |
Silver / 3.3.7: |
Iron and Cobalt / 3.3.8: |
Nickel and Copper / 3.3.9: |
Other Metals and Alloys / 3.3.10: |
Metal Oxide Nanowires / 3.4: |
MgO / 3.4.1: |
A12O3, Ga203 and ln203 / 3.4.2: |
SnO2 / 3.4.3: |
CeO2 / 3.4.4: |
SiO2 and Ge02 / 3.4.5: |
TiO2 / 3.4.6: |
CrO2, Mn02 and Mn304 / 3.4.7: |
CuxO / 3.4.8: |
ZnO / 3.4.9: |
Vanadium and Tungsten Oxides / 3.4.10: |
Other Binary Oxides / 3.4.11: |
Ternary and Quarternary Oxides / 3.4.12: |
Metal Nitride Nanowires / 3.5: |
Boron Nitride / 3.5.1: |
Aluminium Nitride / 3.5.2: |
Gallium Nitride / 3.5.3: |
Indium Nitride / 3.5.4: |
Si3N4 and Si2N2O / 3.5.5: |
Metal Carbide and Boride Nanowires / 3.6: |
Boron Carbide / 3.6.1: |
Silicon Carbide / 3.6.2: |
Borides / 3.6.3: |
Metal Chalcogenide Nanowires / 3.7: |
Cadmium Sulfide / 3.7.1: |
CdSe and CdTe / 3.7.2: |
PbS, PbSe and PbTe / 3.7.3: |
Bismuth Chalcogenides / 3.7.4: |
CuS and CuSe / 3.7.5: |
ZnS and ZnSe / 3.7.6: |
NbS2, NbSe2 and NbSe3 / 3.7.7: |
Other Chalcogenides / 3.7.8: |
GaAs, InP and other Semiconductor Nanowires / 3.8: |
Gallium Arsenide / 3.8.1: |
InP and GaP / 3.8.2: |
Miscellaneous Nanowires / 3.9: |
Coaxial Nanowires and Coating Nanowires / 3.9.1: |
Self Assembly and Functionalization / 3.10: |
Useful Properties and Potential Applications / 3.11: |
Optical Properties / 3.11.1: |
Electrical and Magnetic Properties / 3.11.2: |
Transistors and Devices / 3.11.3: |
Energy Storage and Conversion / 3.11.4: |
Electromechanical Devices / 3.11.6: |
Subject Index / 3.11.7: |
Carbon Nanotubes / Chapter 1: |
Introduction / 1.1: |
Synthesis / 1.2: |
Multi-walled Nanotubes / 1.2.1: |
Aligned Nanotube Bundles and Micropatterning / 1.2.2: |
Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes / 1.2.3: |