Anisotropic and Shape-Selective Nanomaterials: Structure-Property Relationships

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
An Introduction to Nanotechnology....Pages 3-5
Nanoscale Materials: Fundamentals and Emergent Properties....Pages 7-28
Synthetic Strategies for Anisotropic and Shape-Selective Nanomaterials....Pages 29-77
Characterization of Anisotropic and Shape-Selective Nanomaterials: Methods and Challenges....Pages 79-101
Front Matter....Pages 103-103
Anisotropic Metallic and Metallic Oxide Nanostructures-Correlation Between Their Shape and Properties....Pages 105-151
Putting Nanoparticles to Work: Self-propelled Inorganic Micro- and Nanomotors....Pages 153-168
Prospects for Rational Control of Nanocrystal Shape Through Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) and Related Approaches....Pages 169-232
Plasmon Drag Effect. Theory and Experiment....Pages 233-270
Dimensional Variations in Nanohybrids: Property Alterations, Applications, and Considerations for Toxicological Implications....Pages 271-291
Assemblies and Superstructures of Inorganic Colloidal Nanocrystals....Pages 293-335
Nanostructured Catalysts for the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 ....Pages 337-373
Strategies for the Synthesis of Anisotropic Catalytic Nanoparticles....Pages 375-398
Biomedical Applications of Anisotropic Gold Nanoparticles....Pages 399-426
Application of Gold Nanorods in Cardiovascular Science....Pages 427-442
Architectured Nanomembranes....Pages 443-465
Back Matter....Pages 467-470