Optical Properties And Spectroscopy Of Nanomaterials


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Optical properties are among the most fascinating and useful properties of nanomaterials and have been extensively studied using a variety of optical spectroscopic techniques. A basic understanding of the optical properties and related spectroscopic techniques is essential for anyone who is interested in learning about nanomaterials of semiconductors, insulators or metal. This is partly because optical properties are intimately related to other properties and functionalities (e.g. electronic, magnetic, and thermal) that are of fundamental importance to many technological applications, such as energy conversion, chemical analysis, biomedicine, optoelectronics, communication, and radiation detection.Intentionally designed for upper-level undergraduate students and beginning graduate students with some basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, this book provides the first systematic coverage of optical properties and spectroscopic techniques of nanomaterials.




Optical Properties and Spectroscopy of Nanomaterials


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1. Introduction -- 2. Spectroscopic techniques for studying optical properties of nanomaterials. 2.1. UV-visible electronic absorption spectroscopy. 2.2. Photoluminescence and electroluminescence spectroscopy. 2.3. Infrared (IR) and Raman vibrational spectroscopy. 2.4. Time-resolved optical spectroscopy. 2.5. Nonlinear optical spectroscopy : harmonic generation and up-conversion. 2.6. Single nanoparticle and single molecule spectroscopy. 2.7. Dynamic light scattering (DLS). 2.8. Summary -- 3. Other experimental techniques : electron microscopy and X-ray. 3.1. Microscopy : AFM, STM, SEM and TEM. 3.2. X-ray : XRD, XPS, and XAFS, SAXS. 3.3. Electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry. 3.4. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron spin resonance (ESR). 3.5. Summary -- 4. Synthesis and fabrication of nanomaterials. 4.1. Solution chemical methods. 4.2. Gas or vapor-based methods of synthesis : CVD, MOCVD and MBE. 4.3. Nanolithography techniques. 4.4. Bioconjugation. 4.5. Toxicity and green chemistry approaches for synthesis. 4.6. Summary -- Optical properties of semiconductor nanomaterials. 5.1. Some basic concepts about semiconductors. 5.2. Energy levels and density of states in reduced dimension systems. 5.3. Electronic structure and electronic properties. 5.4. Optical properties of semiconductor nanomaterials. 5.5. Doped semiconductors : absorption and luminescence. 5.6. Nonlinear optical properties. 5.7. Optical properties of single particles. 5.8. Summary -- 6. Optical properties of metal oxide nanomaterials. 6.1. Optical absorption. 6.2. Optical emission. 6.3. Other optical properties : doped and sensitized metal oxides. 6.4. Nonlinear optical properties : luminescence up-conversion (LUC). 6.5. Summary -- 7. Optical properties of metal nanomaterials. 7.1. Strong absorption and lack of photoemission. 7.2. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR). 7.3. Correlation between structure and SPR : a theoretical perspective. 7.4. Surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). 7.5. Summary -- 8. Optical properties of composite nanostructures. 8.1. Inorganic semiconductor-insulator and semiconductor-semiconductor. 8.2. Inorganic metal-insulator. 8.3. Inorganic semiconductor-metal. 8.4. Inorganic-organic (polymer). 8.5. Inorganic-biological materials. 8.6. Summary -- 9. Charge carrier dynamics in nanomaterials. 9.1. Experimental techniques for dynamics studies in nanomaterials. 9.2. Electron and photon relaxation dynamics in metal nanomaterials. 9.3. Charge carrier dynamics in semiconductor nanomaterials. 9.4. Charge carrier dynamics in metal oxide and insulator nanomaterials. 9.5. Photoinduced charge transfer dynamics. 9.6. Summary -- 10. Applications of optical properties of nanomaterials. 10.1. Chemical and biomedical detection, imaging and therapy. 10.2. Energy conversion : PV and PEC. 10.3. Environmental protection : photocatalytic and photochemical reactions. 10.4. Lasers, LEDs, and solid state lighting. 10.5. Optical filters : photonic bandgap materials or photonic crystals. 10.6. Summary




Optics of Nanomaterials


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While the chemistry, physics, and optical properties of simple atoms and molecules are quite well understood, this book demonstrates that there is much to be learned about the optics of nanomaterials. Through comparative analysis of the size-dependent optical response from nanomaterials, it is shown that although strides have been made in computational chemistry and physics, bridging length scales from nano to macro remains a major challenge. Organic, molecular, polymer, and biological systems are shown to be potentially useful models for assembly. Our progress in understanding the optical properties of biological nanomaterials is important driving force for a variety of applications.




Semiconductor Nanomaterials


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The book series Nanomaterials for the Life Sciences, provides an in-depth overview of all nanomaterial types and their uses in the life sciences. Each volume is dedicated to a specific material class and covers fundamentals, synthesis and characterization strategies, structure-property relationships and biomedical applications. The series brings nanomaterials to the Life Scientists and life science to the Materials Scientists so that synergies are seen and developed to the fullest. Written by international experts of various facets of this exciting field of research, the series is aimed at scientists of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, bioengineering, and medicine, together with cell biology, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical chemistry, and toxicology, both in academia and fundamental research as well as in pharmaceutical companies. VOLUME 6 - Semiconductor Nanomaterials




UV-VIS and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy for Nanomaterials Characterization


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Second volume of a 40-volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about UV-visible and photoluminescence spectroscopy for the characterization of nanomaterials. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume essential reading for research scientists in academia and industry in the related fields.




Applications of Nanomaterials


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Applications of Nanomaterials: Advances and Key Technologies discusses the latest advancements in the synthesis of various types of nanomaterials. The book's main objective is to provide a comprehensive review regarding the latest advances in synthesis protocols that includes up-to-date data records on the synthesis of all kinds of inorganic nanostructures using various physical and chemical methods. The synthesis of all important nanomaterials, such as carbon nanostructures, Core-shell Quantum dots, Metal and metal oxide nanostructures, Nanoferrites, polymer nanostructures, nanofibers, and smart nanomaterials are discussed, making this a one-stop reference resource on research accomplishments in this area. Leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions across the globe have contributed to the book. Academics, researchers, scientists, engineers and students working in the field of polymer nanocomposites will benefit from its solutions for material problems. Provides an up-to-date data record on the synthesis of all kinds of organic and inorganic nanostructures using various physical and chemical methods Presents the latest advances in synthesis protocols Includes the latest techniques used in the physical and chemical characterization of nanomaterials Covers the characterization of all the important materials groups, such as carbon nanostructures, core-shell quantum dots, metal and metal oxide nanostructures, nanoferrites, polymer nanostructures and nanofibers




Optical Properties of Semiconductor Nanocrystals


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Examines the optical properties of low-dimensional semiconductor structures, a hot research area - for graduate students and researchers.




Nano-Optics: Principles Enabling Basic Research and Applications


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This book provides a comprehensive overview of nano-optics, including basic theory, experiment and applications, particularly in nanofabrication and optical characterization. The contributions clearly demonstrate how advances in nano-optics and photonics have stimulated progress in nanoscience and -fabrication, and vice versa. Their expert authors address topics such as three-dimensional optical lithography and microscopy beyond the Abbe diffraction limit, optical diagnostics and sensing, optical data- and telecommunications, energy-efficient lighting, and efficient solar energy conversion. Nano-optics emerges as a key enabling technology of the 21st century. This work will appeal to a wide readership, from physics through chemistry, to biology and engineering. The contributions that appear in this volume were presented at a NATO Advanced Study Institute held in Erice, 4-19 July, 2015. Re Ch. 73 - Structure and Luminescence Properties of Nanofluorapatite Activated with Eu3+ Ions Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method, pp 567-569: The authors would like to acknowledge the National Science Centre (NSC) for financial support within the Project ‘Preparation and characterization of nanoapatites doped with rare earth ions and their biocomposites’ UMO-2012/05/E/ST5/03904




Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites


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This book is focused primarily on polymer nanocomposites, based on the author's research experience as well as open literature. The environmental health and safety aspects of nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites, risk assessment and safety standards, and fire toxicity of polymer nanocomposites, are studied. In the final chapter, a brief overview of opportunities, trends, and challenges of polymer nanocomposites are included. Throughout the book, the theme is developed that polymer nanocomposites are a whole family of polymeric materials whose properties are capable of being tailored to meet specific applications. This volume serves as a general introduction to students and researchers just entering the field and to scholars from other subfields seeking information.




Optical Properties of Metal Oxide Nanostructures


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This book highlights the optical properties of metal oxides at both the fundamental and applied level and their use in various applications. The book offers a basic understanding of the optical properties and related spectroscopic techniques essential for anyone interested in learning about metal oxide nanostructures. This is partly due to the fact that optical properties are closely associated with other properties and functionalities (e.g., electronic, magnetic, and thermal), which are of essential significance to many technological applications, such as optical data communications, imaging, lighting, and displays, life sciences, health care, security, and safety. The book also highlights the fundamentals and systematic developments in various optical techniques to achieve better characterization, cost-effective, user-friendly approaches, and most importantly, state-of-the-art developing methodologies for various scientific and technological applications. It provides an adequate understanding of the imposed limitations and highlights the prospects and challenges associated with optical analytical methods to achieve the desired performance in targeted applications.