1st Edition

Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nanostructures Techniques and Applications

Edited By James E. Morris, Krzysztof Iniewski Copyright 2013
    364 Pages 185 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    364 Pages 185 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nanostructures: Techniques and Applications offers a comprehensive review of groundbreaking research in nanofabrication technology and explores myriad applications that this technology has enabled. The book examines the historical evolution and emerging trends of nanofabrication and supplies an analytical understanding of some of the most important underlying nanofabrication technologies, with an emphasis on graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and nanowires.

    Featuring contributions by experts from academia and industry around the world, this book presents cutting-edge nanofabrication research in a wide range of areas. Topics include:

    • CNT electrodynamics and signal propagation models
    • Electronic structure calculations of a graphene–hexagonal boron nitride interface to aid the understanding of experimental devices based on these heterostructures
    • How a laser field would modify the electronic structure and transport response of graphene, to generate bandgaps
    • The fabrication of transparent CNT electrodes for organic light-emitting diodes
    • Direct graphene growth on dielectric substrates, and potential applications in electronic and spintronic devices
    • CNTs as a promising candidate for next-generation interconnect conductors
    • CMOS–CNT integration approaches, including the promising localized heating CNT synthesis method
    • CNTs in electrochemical and optical biosensors
    • The synthesis of diamondoids by pulsed laser ablation plasmas generated in supercritical fluids, and possible applications
    • The use of DNA nanostructures in lithography
    • CMOS-compatible silicon nanowire biosensors
    • The use of titanium oxide-B nanowires to detect explosive vapors
    • The properties of protective layers on silver nanoparticles for ink-jet printing
    • Nanostructured thin-film production using microreactors

    A one-stop reference for professionals, researchers, and graduate students working in nanofabrication, this book will also be useful for investors who want an overview of the current nanofabrication landscape.

    Carbon Nanotubes: From Electrodynamics to Signal Propagation Models
    Antonio Maffucci, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
    Sergey A. Maksimenko, Institute for Nuclear Problems, Belarus State University
    Giovanni Miano, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
    G.Ya. Slepyan, Tel Aviv University, Israel

    Quasi-Particle Electronic Structure of Pristine and Hydrogenated Graphene on Weakly Interacting Hexagonal Boron Nitride Substrates
    Neerav Kharche, Computational Center for Nanotechnology Innovations, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
    Saroj K. Nayak, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

    On the Possibility of Observing Tunable Laser-Induced Bandgaps in Graphene
    Hernán L. Calvo, Institut für Theorie der Statistischen Physik, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
    Horacio M. Pastawski and Luis E.F. Foa Torres, Instituto de Física Enrique Gaviola (IFEG)CONICET, FaMAF, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina
    Stephan Roche, CIN2 (ICN-CSIC), Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona and Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Spain

    Transparent and Flexible Carbon Nanotube Electrodes for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
    Yu-Mo Chien, McGill University, Canada
    Ricardo Izquierdo, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada

    Direct Graphene Growth on Dielectric Substrates
    Jeffry Kelber, University of North Texas, USA

    Aligned Carbon Nanotubes for Interconnect Application
    Yang Chai and Philip C.H. Chan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Minghui Sun, Zhiyong Xiao, and Yuan Li, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Min Zhang, Peking University, China

    Monolithic Integration of Carbon Nanotubes and CMOS
    Huikai Xie, Ying Zhou, Jason Johnson, and Ant Ural, University of Florida, USA

    Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in Biosensing and Nanomedicine
    Aihua Liu, Laboratory for Biosensing, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Huajun Qiu, Laboratory for Biosensing, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology and Key Laboratory for Biofuels, Chinese Academy of Sciences

    Synthesis of Higher Diamondoids by Pulsed Laser Ablation Plasmas in Supercritical Fluids
    Sven Stauss, Sho Nakahara, Toru Kato, Kazuo Terashima, and Takehiko Sasaki, University of Tokyo, Japan

    Molecular Lithography Using DNA Nanostructures
    Sumedh P. Surwade and Haitao Liu, University of Pittsburgh, USA

    CMOS-Compatible Nanowire Biosensors
    Thanh C. Nguyen, Wanzhi Qiu, and Efstratios Skafidas, Centre for Neural Engineering, University of Melbourne and National ICT Australia, Victorian Research Laboratory
    Matteo Altissimo and Paul G. Spizzirri, Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Australia
    Laurens H. Willems van Beveren, University of Melbourne, Australia

    Trace Explosive Sensor Based on Titanium Oxide-B Nanowires
    Danling Wang, University of Washington, USA
    Antao Chen, University of Washington and University of South Florida, USA

    Properties of Different Types of Protective Layers on Silver Metallic Nanoparticles for Ink-Jet Printing Technique
    Andrzej Mościcki and Anita Smolarek, Amepox Microelectronics, Ltd., Poland
    Jan Felba and Tomasz Falat, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland

    Fabrication of Nanostructured Thin Films Using Microreactors
    Chih-hung Chang and Brian K. Paul, Oregon Process Innovation Center, Microproducts Breakthrough Institute, Oregon State University, USA
    Si-Ok Ryu, Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea

    Index

    Biography

    Jim Morris is an electrical and computer engineering professor at Portland State University, Oregon and is an IEEE fellow. Dr. Morris has served as treasurer of the IEEE Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (CPMT) Society (1991-1997), BoG member (1996-1998, 2011-2013), VP for conferences (1998-2003), distinguished lecturer (2000-present), CPMT Transactions associate editor (1998-present), and IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) representative (2007-2012), and won the 2005 CPMT David Feldman Outstanding Contribution Award. He also serves as the NTC VP for conferences (2013-2014) and awards chair (2011-2013). He has edited or co-authored five books on electronics packaging, including one on nanopackaging.

    Krzysztof (Kris) Iniewski manages R&D at Redlen Technologies, Inc., a startup company in Vancouver, Canada. He is also a president of CMOS Emerging Technologies, an organization of high-tech events covering communications, microsystems, optoelectronics, and sensors. Dr. Iniewski has held numerous faculty and management positions at the University of Toronto, University of Alberta, SFU, and PMC-Sierra, Inc. He has published more than 100 research papers in international journals and conferences. He holds 18 international patents granted in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and Japan. He is a frequent invited speaker, has consulted for multiple organizations internationally, and has written and edited several books.

    "This book provides a comprehensive review of the cutting-edge research in the area of graphitic materials and nanostructure fabrication. A wide range of topics were covered, from electronic structure of graphene to the application of nanostructures in sensing. This book is a must read for anyone working in these areas. It is also the ideal reference for students enrolled in a nanoscience course."
    —Haitao Liu, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    "Covering the latest technologies and applications of nanostructures, especially the carbon-based ones; this is an excellent book on the subject. A number of research groups present their cutting-edge work in a wide range of areas, both academic and industrial. The content is carefully chosen and well organized so that readers can easily follow it. Readers can also directly jump to the subject which they are interested in without any problem. ... Overall, this is an ideal reference book for high-level researchers and professionals. I highly recommend it to those who want to extend or update their knowledge on carbon-based nanomaterials."
    —Jiong Hua, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA

    "The unique feature of this book is the collection of chapters on diverse and essential topics of the applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and other nanostructures in electronic devices and biosensors. ... Readers will find theoretical and experimental reviews on device engineering by using various types of nanostructures, in particular the popular CNTs and graphene. Readers would enjoy reading many exciting topics in one book, including the use of CNTs for device interconnect, band gap engineering of graphene sheets, flexible electrodes by CNTs, etc."
    —Yoke Khin Yap, Michigan Technological University, USA