Silicon-Based Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials and Nanostructures

Download or read book Silicon-Based Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials and Nanostructures written by Boon Keng Teo and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of a two-volume set, this book focuses on silicon-based low-dimensional nanomaterials and nanodevices with emphasis on building the materials base for a wide variety of nanostructures of potential use in future nanotechnological applications. It provides a fully integrated treatment of materials research and nanodevice technology developments by combining the synthesis, structure, and properties of silicon-based nanomaterials with the fabrication and applications of nanodevices. Written for both experts and novices, the text provides a useful introduction for researchers or students. It also presents guiding principles for the future development of nanotechnology and beyond.