Ideas in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences: Advances in Nanotechnology, Materials and Devices

Written by some of the most talented young chemists in Europe, this text covers most of the groundbreaking issues in materials science. It provides an account of the latest research results in European materials chemistry based on a selection of leading young scientists participating in the 2008 European Young Chemists Award competition. The contributions range from nanotechnology to catalysis. In addition, the authors provide a current overview of their field of research and a preview of future directions.
For materials scientists, as well as organic and analytical chemists.


Spis treści:
PREPARATION OF NEW MATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS
Self–Assembling Cyclic Peptide–Based Nanomaterials
Designer Nanomaterials for the Production of Energy and High–Value Added Chemicals
Supramolecular Receptors for Fullerenes
Click–Chemistry: A Quote for Function
Supramolecular Chemistry Involving Halogens: Interactions and Reactions
INNOVATIVE CHARACTERIZATION METHODS
Application of Advanced Solid–State NMR Techniques to the Characterization of Nanomaterials: A Focus on Interfaces and Structure
New Tools for Structure Elucidation in the Gas Phase IR Spectroscopy of Bare and Doped Silicon Nanoparticles
Direct Observation of Dynamic Solid–State Processes with X–Ray Diffraction
UNDERSTANDING OF MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Understanding Transport in MFI–Type Zeolites on a Molecular Basis to Enhance Well–Defined Tailoring of Shape Selectivity
Modelling Layered–Mineral Organic Interactions
MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS IN ADVANCED DEVICES
Status of Technology and Perspectives for Portable Applications of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Semiconductor Block Copolymers for Photovoltaic Applications
Switching–On: The Copper Age
Understanding Single Molecule Magnets on Surface
Sculpting Nanometric Patterns: The Top–Down Approach

Nota b iograficzna:
Bruno Pignataro, born in Bologna in 1972, is Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Palermo. He received his degree in chemistry in 1995 from the University of Catania and his PhD in materials science five years later. He has helped establish a wide network of international collaborations and organized more than 10 meetings at national and international level, including coordinating the Young Chemists Group of the Italian Chemical Society and chairing the first editions of the European Young Chemist Award. He is a referee for several leading chemistry and materials journals, has more than 70 scientific publications and some 90 conference communications to his name, along with several invited lectures. Professor Pignataro′s research interests focus on the related fields of the physical chemistry of molecular surfaces and soft nanotechnologies.