Nanotechnology: Synthesis to Applications

Description

Nano particles have created a high interest in recent years by virtue of their unusual mechanical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties and find wide applications in all fields of engineering. This edited volume aims to present the latest trends and updates in nanogenerators, thin film solar cells and green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles with a focus on nanostructured semiconductor devices. Exclusive chapter on electrical transport of nanostructure explains device physics for material properties for reduced dimensions. Additionally, the text describes the functionality of metallic nanoparticles and their application in molecular imaging and optical metamaterials. Piezoelectric nanogenerators has been touched upon from the energy perspective as well. Key Features: • Organized contents on Nanogenerators, VOC sensing, nanoelectronics, and NEMS. • Discusses eco-friendly green synthesis methods for metallic nanoparticles. • Touches upon low power nano devices (e.g. nanogenerators) for energy harvesting with quantum mechanical study. • Thin film/heterojunction based high efficiency solar cell addressed aimed at reducing global energy consumption. Content: Introduction - Motivation for nanotechnology: (From editor's desk)Dr. Sunipa Roy, Dr. Chandan Ghosh and Prof. C.K. SarkarIntroductory Quantum mechanics for Nanoscience: Dr. Chandan GhoshCrystallography, Band Structure and Density of States at Nanoscale:Dr. Swapnadip DeGrowth Technique and characterization tools of Nanomaterials: Dr. Chandan Ghosh and Mr. Arka DuttaElectrical transport in Nanostructure: Dr. Angsuman SarkarSynthesis of Noble Metal Nanoparticles and Its Applications:Dr. Chandan GhoshBiological Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles: A Green Alternate.Mr. Kaushik Roy and Dr. Chandan GhoshEnvironmental and Biological Applications of Nanoparticles: Mr. Kaushik Roy and Dr. Chandan GhoshNanogenerator - A self-powered nanodevice: Dr. Sunipa Roy and Ms Amrita Banerjee Solar photovoltaic - From materials to systems: Dr. Sunipa Roy and Mr. Swapan DasVOC sensing with different nanostructures: Dr. Sunipa Roy and Mr. Swapan Das Nanoscience with Graphene: Dr. Angsuman SarkarNano-Scale Silicon MOS Transistor: Dr. Soumya PanditNanotechnology Applications in Electron Devices: Mr.Sarosij Adak, Mr. Arghyadeep Sarkar and Mr. Sanjit K. Swain Nano Electro Mechanical Systems: Dr. Atanu Kundu