Successor of the highly acclaimed, first full-color introduction to nanomaterials - now including graphenes and carbon nanotubesThis full-colored introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology in particular addresses the needs of engineers who need to know the special phenomena and potentials, without getting bogged down in the scientific detail of the physics and chemistry involved.Based on the author's own courses, this textbook shows how to produce nanomaterials and use them in engineering applications for novel products. Following an introduction, the text goes on to treat synthesis, characterization techniques, thermal, optical, magnetic and electronic properties, processing and, finally, emerging applications.A sound overview of the "e;nano world"e; from an application-oriented perspective.Reviews for the first edition:"e;The reader [of this book] profits from the broad scientific teaching experience of the author.... This book is highly recommended for everyone who wants to step onto the new and fascinating field of nanomaterials."e; (International Journal of Materials Research, May 2009) "e;The practical presentation and clarity in writing style makes this book a winner for anyone wanting to quickly learn about the fundamentals and practical side of nanomaterials."e; (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2009)

This full-colored introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology in particular addresses the needs of engineers who need to know the special phenomena and potentials, without getting bogged down in the scientific detail of the physics and chemistry involved.Based on the author's own courses, this textbook shows how to produce nanomaterials and use them in engineering applications for novel products. Following an introduction, the text goes on to treat synthesis, characterization techniques, thermal, optical, magnetic and electronic properties, processing and, finally, emerging applications.As a second edition the content has been thoroughly revised and updated. Additional topics are now included: graphenes, carbon nanotubes, novel nanocomposite materials, plasmonic phenomena, and nanoelectronics. A sound overview of the 'nano world' from an application-oriented perspective.

PREFACENANOMATERIALS: AN INTRODUCTIONNANOMATERIALS AND NANOCOMPOSITESIntroductionElementary Consequences of Small Particle SizeSURFACES IN NANOMATERIALSGeneral ConsiderationsSurface EnergySome Technical Consequences of Surface EnergyGAS-PHASE SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLESFundamental ConsiderationsInert Gas Condensation ProcessPhysical and Chemical Vapor Synthesis ProcessesLaser Ablation ProcessRadio- and Microwave Plasma ProcessesFlame Aerosol ProcessSynthesis of Coated ParticlesNANOTUBES, NANORODS, AND NANOPLATESGeneral ConsiderationsNanostructures Related to Compounds with Layered StructuresNANOFLUIDSDefinitionNanofluids for Improved Heat TransferFerrofluidsPHASE TRANSFORMATIONS OF NANOPARTICLESThermodynamics of NanoparticlesHeat Capacity of NanoparticlesPhase Transformations of NanoparticlesPhase Transformation and CoagulationStructures of NanoparticlesA Closer Look at Nanoparticle MeltingStructural FluctuationsMAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF NANOPARTICLESMagnetic Materials 1Superparamagnetic MaterialsSusceptibility and Related Phenomena in SuperparamagnetsApplications of Superparamagnetic MaterialsExchange-Coupled Magnetic NanoparticlesOPTICAL PROPERTIES OF NANOPARTICLESGeneral RemarksAdjustment of the Index of RefractionOptical Properties Related to Quantum ConfinementQuantum Dots and Other LumophoresMetallic and Semiconducting Nanoparticles Isolated and in Transparent MatricesSpecial Luminescent NanocompositesElectroluminescencePhotochromic and Electrochromic MaterialsMaterials for Combined Magnetic and Optic ApplicationsELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF NANOPARTICLESFundamentals of Electrical Conductivity in Nanotubes and NanorodsNanotubesPhotoconductivity of NanorodsElectrical Conductivity of NanocompositesMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NANOPARTICLESGeneral ConsiderationsBulk Metallic and Ceramic MaterialsFilled Polymer CompositesCHARACTERIZATION OF NANOMATERIALSGeneral RemarksGlobal Methods for CharacterizationX-Ray and Electron DiffractionElectron MicroscopyINDEX