Ideas in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences: Advances in Nanotechnology, Materials and Devices

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Ideas in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences: Advances in Nanotechnology, Materials and Devices

Editor(s): Bruno Pignataro

Published Online: 9 JUN 2010

Print ISBN: 9783527325436

Online ISBN: 9783527630530

DOI: 10.1002/9783527630530

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Written by some of the most talented young chemists in Europe, this text covers most of the groundbreaking issues in materials science. It provides an account of the latest research results in European materials chemistry based on a selection of leading young scientists participating in the 2008 European Young Chemists Award competition. The contributions range from nanotechnology to catalysis. In addition, the authors provide a current overview of their field of research and a preview of future directions.
For materials scientists, as well as organic and analytical chemists.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages I–XXII)

  2. Part I: Preparation of New Materials and Nanomaterials

    1. Chapter 1

      Self-Assembling Cyclic Peptide-Based Nanomaterials (pages 1–22)

      Roberto J. Brea

    2. Chapter 2

      Designer Nanomaterials for the Production of Energy and High Value-Added Chemicals (pages 23–64)

      Rafael Luque

    3. Chapter 3

      Supramolecular Receptors for Fullerenes (pages 65–92)

      Gustavo Fernández, Luis Sánchez and Nazario Martán

    4. Chapter 4

      Click Chemistry: A Quote for Function (pages 93–114)

      David Díaz Díaz

    5. Chapter 5

      Supramolecular Interactions and Smart Materials: C–X…X′–M Halogen Bonds and Gas Sorption in Molecular Solids (pages 115–138)

      Guillermo Mínguez Espallargas

  3. Part II: Innovative Characterization Methods

    1. Chapter 6

      Application of Advanced Solid-State NMR Techniques to the Characterization of Nanomaterials: A Focus on Interfaces and Structure (pages 139–182)

      Niki Baccile

    2. Chapter 7

      New Tools for Structure Elucidation in the Gas Phase: IR Spectroscopy of Bare and Doped Silicon Nanoparticles (pages 183–206)

      Philipp Gruene, Jonathan T. Lyon, Gerard Meijer, Peter Lievens and Andrée Fielicke

    3. Chapter 8

      Direct Observation of Dynamic Solid-State Processes with X-Ray Diffraction (pages 207–227)

      Panče Naumov

  4. Part III: Understanding of Material Properties and Functions

    1. Chapter 9

      Understanding Transport in MFI-Type Zeolites on a Molecular Basis (pages 229–253)

      Stephan J. Reitmeier, Andreas Jentys and Johannes A. Lercher

    2. Chapter 10

      Modeling Layered-Mineral Organic Interactions (pages 255–279)

      Hugh Christopher Greenwell

  5. Part IV: Materials and Applications in Advanced Devices

    1. Chapter 11

      Status of Technology and Perspectives for Portable Applications of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (pages 281–316)

      Vincenzo Baglio, Vincenzo Antonucci and Antonino S. Aricò

    2. Chapter 12

      Semiconductor Block Copolymers for Photovoltaic Applications (pages 317–338)

      Michael Sommer, Sven Hüttner and Mukundan Thelakkat

    3. Chapter 13

      Switching-on: The Copper Age (pages 339–356)

      Belén Gil and Sylvia M. Draper

    4. Chapter 14

      Understanding Single-Molecule Magnets on Surface (pages 357–377)

      Matteo Mannini

    5. Chapter 15

      Sculpting Nanometric Patterns: The Top-down Approach (pages 379–400)

      Rui M. D. Nunes

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      Index (pages 401–410)

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