{"product_id":"9781461413073","title":"SpringerBriefs in Materials","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringerBriefs in Materials\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLeite, Edson Roberto; Ribeiro, Caue\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the size, shape, and microstructure of nanocrystalline materials strongly impact physical and chemical properties, the development of new synthetic routes to  nanocrystals with controlled composition and morphology is a key objective of the nanomaterials community. This objective is dependent on control of the nucleation and growth mechanisms that occur during the synthetic process, which in turn requires a fundamental understanding of both classical nucleation and growth and non-classical growth processes in nanostructured materials.  Recently, a novel growth process called Oriented Attachment (OA) was identified which appears to be a fundamental mechanism during the development of nanoscale  materials. OA is a special case of aggregation that provides an important route by which nanocrystals grow, defects are formed, and unique—often symmetry-defying—crystal morphologies can be produced. This growth mechanism involves reversible self-assembly of primary nanocrystals followed by reorientation of the assembled nanoparticles to achieve structural accord at the particle-particle interface, the removal of adsorbates and solvent molecules, and, finally, the irreversible formation of chemical bonds to produce new single crystals, twins, and intergrowths. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystallization and Growth of Colloidal Nanocrystals\u003c\/b\u003e provides a current understanding of the mechanisms related to nucleation and growth for use in controlling nanocrystal morphology and physical-chemical properties, and is essential reading for any chemist or materials scientist with an interest in using nanocrystals as building blocks for larger structures. This book provides a compendium for the expert reader as well as an excellent introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate students seeking a gateway into this dynamic area of research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2011-12-06\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461413073\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4614-1308-0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 95\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45583827009676,"sku":"9781461413073","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461413073.jpg?v=1774500612","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781461413073","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}