Modeling, Characterization, and Production of Nanomaterials

Nano-scale materials have unique electronic, optical, and chemical properties which make them attractive for a new generation of devices. In the second edition of Modeling, Characterization, and Production of Nanomaterials: Electronics, Photonics and Energy Applications, leading experts review the latest advances in research in the understanding, prediction, and methods of current and emerging nanomaterials for key applications. Part one covers modeling techniques incorporating quantum mechanical effects to simulate nanomaterials and their structures and properties and devices, such as multiscale modeling and density functional theory. Part two describes the characterization of nanomaterials using diffraction techniques and Raman spectroscopy. Part three explores nanofabrication and nanodevices in energy, photonics and optoelectronics applications along with emerging relevant materials systems. The second edition includes emerging relevant nanomaterials, applications and updated understanding of nanomaterials interactions. Covers the close connection between modeling and experimental methods for studying a wide range of nanomaterials and nanostructures Focuses on practical applications and industry needs, supported by a solid outlining of theoretical background Includes emerging nanomaterials and their applications in spintronics and sensing