Microwaves in Nanoparticle Synthesis (eBook)

Satoshi Horikoshi is currently an Associate Professor at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, and was previously Associate Professor at Tokyo University of Science from 2008 to 2011. He has co-authored over 130 scientific publications and has contributed to and/or edited 11 books. Professor Horikoshi's research interests include applications of microwave radiation to catalytic chemistry, the effects of microwaves on nanoparticles and on photocatalysts for environmental protection, as well as microwaveassisted organic syntheses. He is Vice-President of the Japan Society of Electromagnetic Wave Energy Applications, a member of the board of the International Microwave Power Institute, and of the editorial advisory board for the 'Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy'. Nick Serpone is Professor Emeritus and currently a Visiting Professor at University of Pavia, Italy; was also Visiting Professor at Universities of Bologna and Ferrara, EPFL Lausanne, Ecole Centrale in Lyon, and Tokyo University of Science. He was Program Director at National Science Foundation (USA) and consultant of 3M Company, USA. He has edited over 5 books and published over 400 papers. Research interests focused on photophysics and photochemistry of semiconductor metal oxides, photochemistry of sunscreens, heterogeneous photocatalysis, environmental remediation, and microwave chemistry. He is a Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences (Materials Sciences Division).

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION TO NANOPARTICLES
General Introduction to Nanoparticles
Methods of Nanoparticle Synthesis
Surface Plasmon Resonance and Coloring
Control of Size, Shape, and Structure
Reducing Agent in Nanoparticle Synthesis
Applications of Metallic Nanoparticles

GENERAL FEATURES OF MICROWAVE CHEMISTRY
Microwave Heating
Some Applications of Microwave Heating
Microwave Chemistry
Microwave Chemical Reaction Equipment

CONSIDERATIONS OF MICROWAVE HEATING
General Considerations of Microwave Heating
Peculiar Microwave Heating
Relevant Points of Effective Microwave Heating

COMBINED ENERGY SOURCES IN THE SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Simultaneous Ultrasound/Microwave Treatments
Sequential Ultrasound and Microwaves
Conclusions

NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS THROUGH MICROWAVE HEATING
Introduction
Microwave Frequency Effects
Nanoparticle Synthesis under a Microwave Magnetic Field
Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles by a Greener Microwave Hydrothermal Method
Nanoparticle Synthesis with Microwaves under Cooling Conditions
Positive Aspects of Microwaves - Thermal Distribution in Nanoparticle Synthesis
Microwave-Assisted Nanoparticle Synthesis in Continuous Flow Apparatuses

MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SOLUTION SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Synthesis of ZnO Nanocrystals
Synthesis of a-Fe2O3 Nanostructures
Element-Based Nanostructures and Nanocomposite
Chalcogenide Nanostructures
Graphene
Summary

PRECISELY CONTROLLED SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES UNDER MICROWAVE
IRRADIATION
Introduction
Precise Control of Single Component under Microwave Irradiation
Precise Control of Multicomponent Structures under Microwave Irradiation
An Example of Mass Production Oriented to Application
Conclusion

MICROWAVE-ASSISTED NONAQUEOUS ROUTES TO METAL OXIDE NANOPARTICLES
AND NANOSTRUCTURES
Introduction
Nonaqueous Sol - Gel Chemistry
Polyol Route
Benzyl Alcohol Route
Other Mono-Alcohols
Ionic Liquids
Nonaqueous Microwave Chemistry beyond Metal Oxides
Summary and Outlook

INPUT OF MICROWAVES FOR NANOCRYSTAL SYNTHESIS AND SURFACE
FUNCTIONALIZATION FOCUS ON IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Biomedical Applications of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Nanoparticle Surface Functionalization
Microwave-Assisted Chemistry
Conclusions

MICROWAVE-ASSISTED CONTINUOUS SYNTHESIS OF INORGANIC NANOMATERIALS
Introduction and Overview
Microwave-Assisted Continuous Synthesis of Inorganic Nanomaterials
Types of Microwave Apparatus Used in Continuous Synthesis
Microwave Continuous Synthesis of Molecular Sieve Materials
Microwave Continuous Synthesis of Metal Oxides and Mixed Metal Oxide Materials
Microwave Continuous Synthesis of Metallic Nanomaterials
Conclusions and Outlook

MICROWAVE PLASMA SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES: FROM THEORETICAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIMENTAL REALIZATION TO NANOPARTICLES WITH SPECIAL PROPERTIES
Introduction
Using Microwave Plasmas for Nanoparticle Synthesis
Experimental Realization of the Microwave Plasma Synthesis
Infl uence of Experimental Parameters
Nanoparticle Properties and Application
Summary

OXIDATION, PURIFI CATION AND FUNCTIONALIZATION OF CARBON NANOTUBES UNDER
MICROWAVE IRRADIATION
Introduction
Oxidation and Purifi cation
Functionalization
Conclusion

INDEX