Nanocomposite Structures and Dispersions summarizes the fundamentals and mechanistic approaches in preparation and characterization of colloidal nanoparticles and dispersions, providing the readers a systematic and coherent picture of the field

Chapter 1- Nanotechnology and nanomaterials Content 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Nanoscience and nanotechnology 1.3 Nanoparticles- basis component of nanotechnology 1.4 nanodevices, nanoelectronics 1.5 Industrial aspects of nanotechnology 1.6 Investigative tools 1.7 Nanoarchitectures References Chapter 2- Preparation of polymer-based nanomaterials Content 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Solution/Bilk polymerization 2.3 Emulsion polymerization 2.4 Microemulsion polymerization 2.4.1 Micelles and microemulsion 2.4.2 Microemulsion and polymerization 2.5 Miniemulsion polymerization 2.6 Dispersion polymerization 2.7 Self-Assemblies References Chapter 3- Preparation of colloidal metal particles Content 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Bottom-up approach 3.2.1 Precipitation 3.2.2 Microemulsion 3.2.2.1 Inverse microemulsion 3.2.2.2 Inverse coopolymer micelles 3.2.3 Other approaches 3.2.4 Bimetalic particles 3.2.5 Reducing agents and processes 3.2.6 Recipes for magnetic colloidal particles References Chapter 4- Modification and passivation of colloidal particles Content 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Solvents and ligands 4.3 Ligand exchange 4.4 Particle growth techniques 4.5 Digestive ripening process 4.6 Depostion 4.7 Recipes for nanocomposite particles Index