Nanomaterials for Electronic Device Applications

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Techniques for Preparation of Nanomaterials

  • Quantum dots

    • Vapour-phase approach

    • Chemical synthesis

      • Synthesis in organic solvent

      • Aqueous synthesis

  • One-dimensional nanostructures

    • Homogeneous nanorods and nanowires

      • Vapour-Liquid-Solid growth

      • Vapour-Solid growth

      • Carbothermal reactions

      • Template-assisted growth

      • Solution-Liquid-Solid growth

      • Solvothermal synthesis

    • Axial heterogeneous one-dimensional nanostructures

    • Core-Shell nanostructures

      • Multi-step growth

      • One-step growth

    • Nanotubes

      • Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)

      • Other inorganic nanotubes

• Micro-/Nano-devices Using Nanostructured Materials

  • Carbon nanotube transistor

  • Single electron transistor

  • Semiconductor nanowire/nanobelt transistor

  • Si nanocrystal memory