| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 344 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
PART I. Self-Assembly -- 1 Unified Approach to Self-Assembly -- 1.1. Self-Assembly through Force Balance -- 1.2. General Scheme for the Formation of Self-Assembled Aggregates -- 1.3. General Scheme for Self-Assembly Process -- 1.4. Concluding Remarks -- References -- 2 Intermolecular and Colloidal Forces -- 2.1. Van der Waals Force -- 2.2. Electrostatic Force: Electric Double-Layer -- 2.3. Steric and Depletion Forces -- 2.4. Solvation and Hydration Forces -- 2.5. Hydrophobic Effect -- 2.6. Hydrogen Bond -- References -- 3 Molecular Self-Assembly in Solution I: Micelles -- 3.1. Surfactants and Micelles -- 3.2. Physical Properties of Micelles -- 3.3. Thermodynamics of Micellization -- 3.4. Micellization versus General Scheme of Self-Assembly -- 3.5. Multicomponent Micelles -- 3.6. Micellar Solubilization -- 3.7. Applications of Surfactants and Micelles -- References -- Molecular Self-Assembly in Solution II: Bilayers, Liquid Crystals and Emulsions -- 4.1. Bilayers -- 4.2. Vesicles, Liposomes, and Niosomes -- 4.3. Liquid Crystals -- 4.4. Emulsions -- References -- 5 Colloidal Self-Assembly -- 5.1. Forces Induced by Colloidal Phenomena -- 5.2. Force Balance for Colloidal Self-Assembly -- 5.3. General Scheme for Colloidal Self-Assembly -- 5.4. Micelle-like Colloidal Self-Assembly: Packing Geometry -- 5.5. Summary -- References -- 6 Self-Assembly at Interfaces13; -- 6.1. General Scheme for Interfacial Self-Assembly -- 6.2. Control of Intermolecular Forces at Interfaces -- 6.3. Self-Assembly at the Gas8211;Liquid Interface -- 6.4. Self-Assembly at the Liquid8211;Solid Interface -- 6.5. Self-Assembly at the Liquid8211;Liquid Interface -- 6.6. Self-Assembly at the Gas8211;Solid Interface -- 6.7. Interface-Induced Chiral Self-Assembly -- References -- 7 Bio-Mimetic Self-Assembly -- 7.1. General Picture of Bio-mimetic Self-Assembly -- 7.2. Force Balance Scheme for Bio-mimetic Self-Assembly -- 7.3. Origin of Morphological Chirality and Diversity -- 7.4. Symmetric Bio-mimetic Self-Assembled Aggregates -- 7.5. Gels: Networked Bio-mimetic Self-Assembled Aggregates -- 7.6. Properties of Bio-mimetic Self-Assembled Aggregates -- 7.7. Future Issues -- References -- PART II. Nanotechnology13; -- 8 Implications of Self-Assembly for Nanotechnology13; -- 8.1. General Concepts and Approach to Nanotechnology -- 8.2. Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology Share the Same Building Units -- 8.3. Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology Are Governed by the Same Forces -- 8.4. Self-Assembly versus Manipulation for the Construction of Nanostructures -- 8.5. Self-Aggregates and Nanotechnology Share the Same General Assembly Principles -- 8.6. Concluding Remarks -- References -- 9 Nanostructured Materials13; -- 9.1. What Are Nanostructured Materials? -- 9.2. Intermolecular Forces During the Formation of Nanostructured Materials -- 9.3. Sol8211;Gel Chemistry -- 9.4. General Self-Assembly Schemes for the Formation of Nanostructured Materials -- 9.5. Micro-, Meso-, and Macroporous Materials -- 9.6. Mesostructured and Mesoporous Materials -- 9.7. Organic8211;Inorganic Hybrid Mesostructured and Mesoporous Materials -- 9.8. Microporous and Macroporous Materials -- 9.9. Applications of Nanostructured and Nanoporous Materials -- 9.10. Summary and Future |
| Summary |
This work delivers comprehensive coverage of key subjects in self-assembly and nanotechnology, approaching these and related topics with one unified concept. Designed for students and professionals alike, it explores a variety of materials and situations in which the importance of self-assembly nanotechnology is growing tremendously. It provides clear schematic illustrations to represent the mainstream principles behind each topic. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Nanostructured materials -- Design.
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Nanotechnology.
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Self-assembly (Chemistry)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0470248831 |
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0470292512 (electronic bk.) |
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0470292520 |
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1615831770 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470248836 |
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9780470292518 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470292525 |
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9781615831777 (electronic bk.) |
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