One-Dimensional Nanostructures

Reviews the latest research breakthroughs and applications

Since the discovery of carbon nanotubes in 1991, one-dimensional nanostructures have been at the forefront of nanotechnology research, promising to provide the building blocks for a new generation of nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices. With contributions from 68 leading international experts, this book reviews both the underlying principles as well as the latest discoveries and applications in the field, presenting the state of the technology. Readers will find expert coverage of all major classes of one-dimensional nanostructures, including carbon nanotubes, semiconductor nanowires, organic molecule nanostructures, polymer nanofibers, peptide nanostructures, and supramolecular nanostructures. Moreover, the book offers unique insights into the future of one-dimensional nanostructures, with expert forecasts of new research breakthroughs and applications.

One-Dimensional Nanostructures collects and analyzes a wealth of key research findings and applications, with detailed coverage of:

• Synthesis

• Properties

• Energy applications

• Photonics and optoelectronics applications

• Sensing, plasmonics, electronics, and biosciences applications

Practical case studies demonstrate how the latest applications work. Tables throughout the book summarize key information, and diagrams enable readers to grasp complex concepts and designs. References at the end of each chapter serve as a gateway to the literature in the field.

With its clear explanations of the underlying principles of one-dimensional nanostructures, this book is ideal for students, researchers, and academics in chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. Moreover, One-Dimensional Nanostructures will help readers advance their own investigations in order to develop the next generation of applications.

Auteur

TIANYOU ZHAI, PhD, is a Faculty at the Department of
Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, P. R.
China. His research interests include the controlled fabrication,
novel properties and optoelectronic applications of semiconductor
nanostructures.

JIANNIAN YAO, PhD, is a Professor of Chemistry and
Materials Science at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of
Sciences. He is also the chairman of the Chinese Chemical Society
and the Vice President of the National Natural Science Foundation
of China. His research focuses on opto-functional materials.

Résumé

Reviews the latest research breakthroughs and applications

Since the discovery of carbon nanotubes in 1991, one-dimensional nanostructures have been at the forefront of nanotechnology research, promising to provide the building blocks for a new generation of nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices. With contributions from 68 leading international experts, this book reviews both the underlying principles as well as the latest discoveries and applications in the field, presenting the state of the technology. Readers will find expert coverage of all major classes of one-dimensional nanostructures, including carbon nanotubes, semiconductor nanowires, organic molecule nanostructures, polymer nanofibers, peptide nanostructures, and supramolecular nanostructures. Moreover, the book offers unique insights into the future of one-dimensional nanostructures, with expert forecasts of new research breakthroughs and applications.

One-Dimensional Nanostructures collects and analyzes a wealth of key research findings and applications, with detailed coverage of:

• Synthesis
• Properties
• Energy applications
• Photonics and optoelectronics applications
• Sensing, plasmonics, electronics, and biosciences applications
  Practical case studies demonstrate how the latest applications work. Tables throughout the book summarize key information, and diagrams enable readers to grasp complex concepts and designs. References at the end of each chapter serve as a gateway to the literature in the field.

With its clear explanations of the underlying principles of one-dimensional nanostructures, this book is ideal for students, researchers, and academics in chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. Moreover, One-Dimensional Nanostructures will help readers advance their own investigations in order to develop the next generation of applications.

Contenu

Foreword xv

Preface xvii

Contributors xix

1 One-Dimensional Semiconductor Nanostructure Growth with Templates 1
Zhang Zhang and Stephan Senz

1.1 Introduction, 1

1.2 Anodic Aluminum Oxide (AAO) as Templates, 4

1.2.1 Synthesis of Self-Organized AAO Membrane, 4

1.2.2 Synthesis of Polycrystalline Si Nanotubes, 5

1.2.3 AAO as Template for Si Nanowire Epitaxy, 8

1.3 Conclusion and Outlook, 16

Acknowledgments, 16

References, 16

2 MetalLigand Systems for Construction of One-Dimensional Nanostructures 19
Rub´en Mas-Ballest´e and F´elix Zamora

2.1 Introduction, 19

2.2 Microstructures Based on 1D Coordination Polymers, 20

2.2.1 Preparation Methods, 20

2.2.2 Structures, 21

2.2.3 Shape and Size Control, 23

2.2.4 Methods for Study of Microstructures, 24

2.2.5 Formation Mechanisms, 25

2.2.6 Properties and Applications, 26

2.3 Bundles and Single Molecules on Surfaces Based on 1D Coordination Polymers, 28

2.3.1 Isolation Methods and Morphological Characterization, 28

2.3.2 Tools for the Studies at the Molecular Level, 34

2.3.3 Properties Studied at Single-Molecule Level, 36

2.4 Conclusion and Outlook, 37

Acknowledgments, 38

References, 38

3 Supercritical FluidLiquidSolid (SFLS) Growth of Semiconductor Nanowires 41
Brian A. Korgel

3.1 Introduction, 41

3.2 The SFLS Growth Mechanism, 42

3.2.1 Supercritical Fluids as a Reaction Medium for VLS-Like Nanowire Growth, 43

3.2.2 SFLS-Grown Nanowires, 44

3.3 Properties and Applications of SFLS-Grown Nanowires, 51

3.3.1 Mechanical Properties, 52

3.3.2 Printed Nanowire Field-Effect Transistors, 57

3.3.3 Silicon-Nanowire-Based Lithium Ion Battery Anodes, 59

3.3.4 Semiconductor Nanowire Fabric, 60

3.3.5 Other Applications, 61

3.4 Conclusion and Outlook, 61

Acknowledgments, 62

References, 62

4 Colloidal Semiconductor Nanowires 65
Zhen Li, Gaoqing (Max) Lu, Qiao Sun, Sean C. Smith, and Zhonghua Zhu

4.1 Introduction, 65

4.2 Theoretical Calculations, 66

4.2.1 Effective Mass Multiband Method (EMMM), 66

4.2.2 Empirical Pseudopotential Method (EPM), 68

4.2.3 Charge Patching Method (CPM), 69

4.3 Synthesis of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanowires, 70

4.3.1 Oriented Attachment, 71

4.3.2 Template Strategy, 76

4.3.3 SolutionLiquidSolid Growth, 79

4.4 Properties of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanowires, 85

4.4.1 Optical Properties of Semiconductor Nanowires, 85

4.4.2 Electronic Properties of Semiconductor Nanowires, 87

4.4.3 Magnetic Properties of Semiconductor Nanowires, 89

4.5 Applications of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanowires, 90

4.5.1 Semiconductor Nanowires for Energy Conversion, 90

4.5.2 Semiconductor Nanowires in Life Sciences, 92

4.6 Conclusion and Outlook, 94

Acknowledgments, 95

References, 95

5 CoreShell Effect on Nucleation and Growth of Epitaxial Silicide in Nanowire of Silicon 105
Yi-Chia Chou and King-Ning Tu

5.1 Introduction, 105

5.2 CoreShell Effects on Materials, 105

5.3 Nucleation and Growth of Silicides in Silicon Nanowires, 106

5.3.1 Nanoscale Silicide Formation by Point Contact Reaction, 107

5.3.2 Supply Limit Reaction in Point Contact Reactions, 107

5.3.3 Repeating Event of Nucleation, 107

5.4 CoreShell Effect on Nucleation of Nanoscale Silicides, 109

5.4.1 Introduction to Solid-State Nucleation, 109

5.4.2 Stepflow of Si Nanowire Growth at Silicide/Si Interface, 109

5.4.3 Ob…