Microwaves in Nanoparticle Synthesis (2013)

PREFACE INTRODUCTION TO NANOPARTICLES General Introduction to Nanoparticles Methods of Nanoparticle Synthesis Surface Plasmon Resonance and Coloring Control of Size, Shape, and Structure Reducing Agent in Nanoparticle Synthesis Applications of Metallic Nanoparticles GENERAL FEATURES OF MICROWAVE CHEMISTRY Microwave Heating Some Applications of Microwave Heating Microwave Chemistry Microwave Chemical Reaction Equipment CONSIDERATIONS OF MICROWAVE HEATING General Considerations of Microwave Heating Peculiar Microwave Heating Relevant Points of Effective Microwave Heating COMBINED ENERGY SOURCES IN THE SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS Introduction Simultaneous Ultrasound/Microwave Treatments Sequential Ultrasound and Microwaves Conclusions NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS THROUGH MICROWAVE HEATING Introduction Microwave Frequency Effects Nanoparticle Synthesis under a Microwave Magnetic Field Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles by a Greener Microwave Hydrothermal Method Nanoparticle Synthesis with Microwaves under Cooling Conditions Positive Aspects of Microwaves - Thermal Distribution in Nanoparticle Synthesis Microwave-Assisted Nanoparticle Synthesis in Continuous Flow Apparatuses MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SOLUTION SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS Introduction Synthesis of ZnO Nanocrystals Synthesis of a-Fe2O3 Nanostructures Element-Based Nanostructures and Nanocomposite Chalcogenide Nanostructures Graphene Summary PRECISELY CONTROLLED SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES UNDER MICROWAVE IRRADIATION Introduction Precise Control of Single Component under Microwave Irradiation Precise Control of Multicomponent Structures under Microwave Irradiation An Example of Mass Production Oriented to Application Conclusion MICROWAVE-ASSISTED NONAQUEOUS ROUTES TO METAL OXIDE NANOPARTICLES AND NANOSTRUCTURES Introduction Nonaqueous Sol - Gel Chemistry Polyol Route Benzyl Alcohol Route Other Mono-Alcohols Ionic Liquids Nonaqueous Microwave Chemistry beyond Metal Oxides Summary and Outlook INPUT OF MICROWAVES FOR NANOCRYSTAL SYNTHESIS AND SURFACE FUNCTIONALIZATION FOCUS ON IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES Introduction Biomedical Applications of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Nanoparticle Synthesis Nanoparticle Surface Functionalization Microwave-Assisted Chemistry Conclusions MICROWAVE-ASSISTED CONTINUOUS SYNTHESIS OF INORGANIC NANOMATERIALS Introduction and Overview Microwave-Assisted Continuous Synthesis of Inorganic Nanomaterials Types of Microwave Apparatus Used in Continuous Synthesis Microwave Continuous Synthesis of Molecular Sieve Materials Microwave Continuous Synthesis of Metal Oxides and Mixed Metal Oxide Materials Microwave Continuous Synthesis of Metallic Nanomaterials Conclusions and Outlook MICROWAVE PLASMA SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES: FROM THEORETICAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIMENTAL REALIZATION TO NANOPARTICLES WITH SPECIAL PROPERTIES Introduction Using Microwave Plasmas for Nanoparticle Synthesis Experimental Realization of the Microwave Plasma Synthesis Infl uence of Experimental Parameters Nanoparticle Properties and Application Summary OXIDATION, PURIFI CATION AND FUNCTIONALIZATION OF CARBON NANOTUBES UNDER MICROWAVE IRRADIATION Introduction Oxidation and Purifi cation Functionalization Conclusion INDEX