Hosono H., Mishima Y., Takezoe H., MacKenzie K.J.D. (Eds.) Nanomaterials: From Research to Applications

Rlsevier, 2006. — 475 p.This book introduces up-dated efforts on nano-materials research on ceramics, polymers and metals/intermetallics with strong intentions toward practical applications. The works presented herein are the fruits of the 21st century COE five-year program by the Ministry of Education, Culture, sports, science and technology of the Japanese Government awarded to four materials-related departments at the graduates School of Tokya Institute of Technology. Twelve articles covering hot topics such as transparent semiconductors, thermoelectric materials and flexible electronic devices are arranged in four chapters; revolutional functional oxides, state-of-the art polymers, nanostructure design for new functions, and nanostructure architecture for engineering applications. All deal with innovation of revolutional materials and/or with breakthrough in properties of existing materials by nano-technologies together with a background review on each area and a prospect for application.Contents
Revolutional Oxides
Function Cultivation in Transparent Oxides Utilizing Natural and Artificial Nanostructures
The Role of Lattice Defects in Oxides
Size Effect of Ferroelectric and High Permittivity Thin Films
State-of-the-Art Polymers
Photonic Devices using Liquid Crystal Nanostructures
Nanocylinder Array Structures in Block Copolymer Thin Films
Nano-Size Charge Inhomogeneity in Organic Materials
Nanostructure Design for New Functions
Size Control of Nanostructures by Quantum Confinement
Grain Boundary Dynamics in Ceramics Superplasticity
Nanostructure Control for High-Strength and High-Ductility Aluminum Alloys
Nanostructure Architecture for Engineering Applications
Nanoporous Materials from Mineral and Organic Templates
Enhancement of Thermoelectric Figure of Merit through Nanostructural Control on Intermetallic Semiconductors toward High Temperature Applications
Smart Coatings - Multilayered and Multifunctional in-situ Ultrahigh-Temperature Coatings