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https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813222991_0001Cited by:2 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract:

The following sections are included:

  • Introduction

  • Building Block in Nanoparticle Self-assembly

  • Driven Forces in Self-assembly

    • Dipolar Interactions

    • Coulomb Interactions

    • van der Waals (vdW) Forces

    • Steric Stabilization

    • Capillary Force

    • Depletion Forces

  • Strategy for Self-assembly

    • Evaporation-mediated Assembly

    • Destabilization-mediated Assembly

    • Depletion-force-driven Assembly

    • Gravitational Sedimentation

  • Effect of Environment in Self-assembly

    • Patterned Substrate

    • Temperature

    • External fields

  • Superlattice of Nanoparticle with Different Shape

    • Spherical Nanoparticle

    • Nanorod

    • Nanoplates

    • Polyhedral Particle

    • Binary Nanostructures

  • Applications of Assembled Structure

    • Optoelectronic

    • Luminescence

    • Sensing

    • Synergistic Effects of Multicomponent Assembled Structures

    • Transport and Mechanical Properties

  • Conclusion and Outlook

  • References