This book reviews the properties of rod- and wire-like nanoparticles with elongated shape. Covers optical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical and catalytic properties of nanowires consisting of semiconductors, noble and other metals, metal oxides and alloys.

Inorganic nanoparticles are among the most investigated objects nowadays, both in fundamental science and in various technical applications. In this book the physical properties of nanowires formed by nanoparticles with elongated shape, i.e. rod-like or wire-like, are described. The transition in the physical properties is analyzed for nanorods and nanowires consisting of spherical and rod-like nanoparticles. The physical properties of nanowires and elongated inorganic nanoparticles are reviewed too. The optical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical and catalytic properties of nanowires consisting of semiconductors, noble and various other metals, metal oxides properties and metal alloys are presented. The applications of nanorods and nanowires are discussed in the book.

Gives an introduction to the physics of quantum size systems Reviews the physical properties of nanorods Presents the applications of nanowires and nanorods Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Materials and Morphologies of Nanorods and Nanowires.- Quantum Confinement Effects.- Optical Properties.- Electrical and Photoconductive Properties.- Magnetic Properties.- Catalytic Properties.- Mechanical Properties.- Applications of Nanorods and Nanowires.- Conclusions and Outlook.