1 Clusters
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Cluster Syntheses and Characterizations
1.3 Stability and Magic Numbers
1.4 Physical Properties
1.5 Perspectives
References
2 Semiconductor Nanoparticles
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Synthesis of Semiconductor Namoparticles
2.3 Characterization
2.4 Theory
2.5 Surface Modification
2.6 Phase Transitions
2.7 Nanocrystal Superlattices/Self-Assembly
2.8 Applications
2.9 Concluding Remarks
References
3 Electrochemical Self-Assembly of Ordered Quantum Dot and Wire Arrays
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fabricating Quantum Dots:Self-Assembly
3.3 Electrochemicat Self-Assembly
3.4 Quantum Dots Produced by Filling Nanopores in Anodic Alumina
3.5 Characterization of Quantum Dots Self-Assembled by Pore Filling
3.6 Conclusion
References
4 Semiconductor Nanowires
4.1 Introduction to Nanowires
4.2 Methods of Synthesis of the Nanowires
4.3 Growth Mechanism of Nanowires
4.4 Nanowire Systems
4.5 Physical Property Study of the Namowires
4.6 Conclusion
References
5 Magnetic Namocrystals and Arrays
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Theory
5.3 Processing
5.4 Characterization
5.5 Properties,Applications and Materials
5.6 Concluding Remarks
References
6 Nanostructured Soft and Hard Magnetic Materials
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Nanostructured Soft Magnetic Materials
6.3 Nanostructured Permanent Magnetic Materials
6.4 Nanomagnets
6.5 Concluding Remarks
References
7 Nanomaterials for Information Storage
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Magnetic Recording Media
7.3 Magnetic Recording Heads
7.4 Magnetic Random Access Memory
References
8 Magnetic Liquids
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Synthesis Processes
8.3 Properties of Magnetic Liquids
8.4 Applications
8.5 Prospects
References
9 Functional Oxide Nanocrystals
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Transition and Rare Earth Metal Oxides
9.3 Properties and Devices
9.4 Silicates
9.5 Nanocomposites
9.6 Special Effects of Nanosize Oxides
9.7 Self-Assembly of Oxide Nanocrystals
9.8 Meso-and Macroporous Oxides
9.9 Biomimetic Mineralization
9.10 Conclusion
References
Index