Crystallization of Nanoscaled Colloids

• Main Author: Born, Philip G. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Polymers.; Nanochemistry.; Surfaces (Physics).; Nanoscale Science and Technology.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods.; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films.; Polymer Sciences.; Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00230-9
• Physical Description: XVII, 130 p. 51 illus., 12 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319002309
• ISSN: 2190-5053

This thesis deals with the processes that create ordered assemblies from disordered nanoparticles. Ordered�packings of nanoscale particles can exhibit unusual properties. This work investigates the self-assembly of such particles, a process widely employed�for the generation of ordered structures, but not yet well understood. In situ methods are used to observe the assembly of sub-micron polymer lattices and sub-10 nm gold particles into crystalline monolayers and aggregates.On the basis of these results, the book�develops new models that describe the competition between different influences, such as thermal agitation and directional forces. It suggests necessary criteria that lead to the emergence of order.