Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications

This book gives an overview of nanostructures and nanomaterials applied in the fields of energy and organic electronics. It combines the knowledge of advanced deposition and processing methods of nanomaterials, such as laser-based growth and nanopatterning, and state-of-the-art characterization techniques with special emphasis on the optical, electrical, morphological, surface and mechanical properties. Furthermore, it contains theoretical and experimental aspects for different types of nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, nanotubes and thin films for organic electronics applications. The international group of authors, specifically chosen for their distinguished expertise, belongs to the academic and industrial world in order to provide a broader perspective. The book is interdisciplinary in physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science and nanotechnology. The book appeals to researchers and graduate students.