Nanowire: Harnessing Atomic Scale Wires for Next Generation Nanorobotic Systems

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Nanowire: Introduction to nanowires, their structure, properties, and diverse applications in nanotechnology.

2: Nanochemistry: Explores the chemical processes essential to the synthesis and manipulation of nanowires.

3: Quantum wire: Delves into quantum confinement effects in nanowires, influencing electronic properties.

4: Cathodoluminescence: Examines the luminescence properties of nanowires under electron beam excitation.

5: Selfassembling peptide: Discusses peptides as templates for the selfassembly of nanowire structures.

6: Mesoscopic physics: Analyzes physical phenomena in nanowires at mesoscopic scales between microscopic and macroscopic.

7: Nanomaterials: Covers the integration of nanowires within broader nanomaterials for advanced functionality.

8: Indium(III) oxide: Highlights indium oxide nanowires and their role in transparent electronics and sensors.

9: Plasmonic solar cell: Explores nanowireenhanced plasmonic effects for improved solar cell efficiency.

10: Quantum dot: Connects quantum dots with nanowires for advanced optoelectronic applications.

11: Hybrid solar cell: Details nanowirebased hybrid solar cells that combine organic and inorganic materials.

12: Core–shell semiconductor nanocrystal: Explains core–shell structures in nanowires for tunable electronic properties.

13: Nanolaser: Focuses on nanowire lasers and their potential in miniaturized photonic devices.

14: Nanoelectromechanical systems: Explores the use of nanowires in nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) for sensors and actuators.

15: Nanoelectronics: Covers nanowire applications in developing faster, smaller, and more efficient electronic devices.

16: Silicon nanowire: Examines silicon nanowires, key components in nextgeneration electronics and energy devices.

17: Molecularbeam epitaxy: Discusses the precision growth of nanowires using molecularbeam epitaxy techniques.

18: Thermal transport in nanostructures: Analyzes heat conduction in nanowires, critical for thermal management in devices.

19: Carbon peapod: Explores carbon nanotube structures encapsulating fullerenes for novel nanowire applications.

20: Carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics: Highlights the role of carbon nanotube nanowires in enhancing photovoltaic performance.

21: QFET: Explores quantum fieldeffect transistors leveraging nanowire structures for advanced electronics.

From theoretical foundations to practical innovations, Nanowire offers a comprehensive journey through the evolving landscape of nanorobotics. It’s a valuable resource for professionals pushing the boundaries of technology, students eager to understand the future, and enthusiasts fascinated by the nanoworld's possibilities. This book is not just an investment in knowledge but a gateway to pioneering advancements in science and engineering.