Preface
Contents
1 Introduction to Inorganic and Metallic Nanotubes
Tsuyoshi Kijima
Introduction
Structural and Synthetic Bases for Inorganic and Metallic Nanotubes
Structural Types of Nanotubes
Synthetic Strategies Toward Nanotubes
Structural and Dimensional Characteristics of Inorganicand Metallic Nanotubes
Applications of Inorganic and Metallic Nanotubes
Concluding Remarks
References
Index
2 Synthesis and Applications of Titanium Oxide Nanotubes
Tohru Sekino
Introduction
Synthesis and Structure of Titanium Oxide Nanotubes
Low Temperature Solution Chemical Processing
Nanostructures and Formation Mechanism
Functions of Titanium Oxide Nanotubes
Photochemical Properties and Photocatalytic Functions
Novel Environmental Purification Functions
Multi-functionalized Titanium Oxide Nanotubes
Conclusion and Prospects
References
Index
3 Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Applications of Titanium Oxide Nanotubes
Tsuguo Koyanagi
Introduction
Synthesis of Mono-Dispersed Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes
Nanostructure Analysis of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes
Applications of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes
Application for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Application for Photo-Catalysis
Summary
References
Index
4 Synthesis and Applications of Titanium Oxide Nanotube Thin Films
Masahiro Miyauchi and Hiromasa Tokudome
Introduction
Titanate Nanotube (TNT) Thin Films via Alternate Layer Deposition
Thin Films of Vertically Aligned TNT Arrays and Their Applications
Conclusions
References
Index
5 Synthesis and Application of Titanium Oxide Nanohole Arrays
Shinsuke Yamanaka and Masayoshi Uno
Introduction
Formation Mechanism and Properties
Application as an Electrode for Lithium Ion Batteries
Nanohole Arrays of Various Oxides
Summary
References
Index
6 Synthesis and Applications of Manganese Oxide Nanotubes
Qi Feng
Single-Crystal Manganese Oxide Nanotubes
Crystal Structures of Layered Manganese Oxides
Manganese Oxide Nanotubes Synthesized from Manganese Oxide Nanosheets
Manganese Oxide Nanotubes Synthesized from a-NaMnO2
Manganese Oxide Nanotubes Synthesized Directly from Mn(Ac)2 Solution
Polycrystalline Manganese Oxide Nanotubes
Summary
References
Index
7 Synthesis and Applications of Molybdenum Oxide Nanotubes
Maki Suemitsu and Toshimi Abe
Introduction
Growth of Molybdenum Oxide Nanotubes
The Chemical Composition and the Crystal Structureof the Mo Oxide Nanotubes
Growth Mechanism of the Mo Oxide Nanotubes
Conclusion
References
Index
8 Synthesis and Applications of Rare-Earth Compound Nanotubes
Mitsunori Yada
Introduction
Rare-Earth Compound Nanotubes Synthesized Usingthe Homogeneous Precipitation Method
Rare-Earth Hydroxide and Rare-Earth Oxide Nanotubes Synthesized Using the Hydrothermal Method
Rare-Earth Oxide Nanotubes Synthesized Using Carbon Nanotube as a Template
Rare-Earth Oxide Nanotubes Synthesized Using Anodic Alumina Membrane as a Template
Cerium Phosphate Nanotubes with Blue Luminescence
Rare-Earth Fluoride Nanotubes
Conclusion
References
Index
9 Synthesis and Applications of Zirconia and Ruthenium Oxide Nanotubes
Mitsunori Yada and Yuko Inoue
Zirconia Nanotubes
Introduction
Zirconia Nanotubes Synthesized Using Carbon Nanotubes or Nanofibers as Templates
Zirconia Nanotube Arrays Synthesized by Anodization of Metal Zirconium
Zirconia Nanotubes Synthesized Using a Porous Membrane as a Template
Zirconia Nanotubes Synthesized Using a One-Dimensional Assembly Formed by Amphipathic Moleculesas a Template
Ruthenium Oxide Nanotubes
Introduction
Ruthenium Oxide and Ruthenium Oxide Hydrate Nanotubes Synthesized Using Anodic Porous Alumina Membrane
Ruthenium Compound Nanotubes Templated by Surfactant Assemblies
Conclusion
References
Index
10 Conversion of Metal Oxide Nanosheets into Nanotubes
Renzhi Ma and Takayoshi Sasaki
Nanosheet and Nanotube
Spontaneous Conversion of Nanosheets into Nanotubes During Exfoliation of Certain Layered Oxides
Conversion of Nanosheets into Nanotubes via a Designed Soft Chemical Procedure
Summary
References
Index
11 Synthesis and Applications of Mixed Oxide Nanotubes
Hitoshi Ogihara, Masahiro Sadakane, and Wataru Ueda
Conventional Fabrication Processes for Mixed Oxide Nanotubes
Synthesis of Mixed Oxide Nanotubes Using Carbon Nanofibers as Templates
Synthesis of Macro-Nanostructured Materials Using Template Method
Application of Macro-Nanostructured Materials to Catalytic Systems
Summary
References
Index
12 Synthesis and Applications of Imogolite Nanotubes
Masaya Suzuki and Keiichi Inukai
Introduction
Synthesis of Imogolite
Synthesis Method
Influence of Heating Temperature and Elemental Substitution
Application of Imogolite
Anti-dewing Material
Heat Exchange Material in Adsorption-Type Heat Pump Systems
Possible Future Problems
References
Index
13 Structure and Properties of Imogolite Nanotubes and Their Application to Polymer Nanocomposites
Hideyuki Otsuka and Atsushi Takahara
Introduction
Natural Imogolite Nanotubes
Chemical Synthesis of Imogolite Nanotubes
Structure of Imogolite Nanotubes
Chemical and Physical Properties of Imogolite Nanotubes
Hybrid Materials Using Imogolite Nanotubes
Surface Modification of Imogolite Nanotubes
Polymer Hybrids with Imogolite Nanotubes
Imogolite Nanotubes as Templates
Concluding Remarks
References
Index
14 Synthesis and Applications of Chalcogenide Nanotubes
Tsukio Ohtani
Introduction
Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides with Layered Structures
Chalcogenide Nanotubes (ChNTs)
Formation Mechanism of MS2 (M = W, Mo) Nanotubes
Preparation of Different Chalcogenide Nanotubes (ChNTs)
Properties and Applications of Chalcogenide Nanotubes (ChNTs)
References
Index
15 Synthesis and Functions of Fullerene Nanotubes
Kun'ichi Miyazawa
Introduction
Liquid--Liquid Interfacial Precipitation Method
Synthesis and Properties of Fullerene Nanotubes
Summary
References
Index
16 Synthesis and Applications of Noble-Metal Nanotubes
Tsuyoshi Kijima
Introduction
Template-Free Synthesis of Base Metal Nanotubes
Synthesis of Noble-Metal Nanotubes Using Solid Templates
Synthesis of Noble-Metal Nanotubes Using Molecular Templates
Mixed Surfactant LC Templating Approach toNoble-Metal and Other Nanostructures Using Single- and Triple-Branched PEO-Type Surfactants
Synthesis of Silver Nanotubes Using Mixed Surfactant LC Templating Methods
Synthesis of Platinum and Palladium Nanotubes Using Mixed Surfactant LC Templating Methods
Applications of Noble-Metal Nanotubes
Concluding Remarks
References
Index
17 Synthesis and Applications of Magnetic-Metal Nanotubes
Masaru Nakagawa, Hirokazu Oda, and Kei Kobayashi
Introduction
Template Synthesis of Nickel-Containing Tubular Materials by Electroless Deposition
Application to an Anisotropic Conduction Film
Filler-Orientation-Type Anisotropic Conduction Film
References
Index
18 Synthesis and Applications of Water Nanotubes
Yutaka Maniwa and Hiromichi Kataura
Introduction
Water Containing Carbon Nanotube
Liquid--Solid Phase Transition: Formation of Ice Nanotube
Computer Simulations of Ice Nanotube
Physical Properties and Application of WaterContaining SWCNT
References
Index
19 Design and Synthesis of Titanium Oxide Nanotubes
Akira Hasegawa
Introduction
Crystal Structure Models and Electronic Structure Model Calculation
Highly Functional Nanotube: Conductivity Grant=Reduction of Resistivity
Crystal Structure and Electric Conductive Propertyof Titanium Oxide
Synthesis of Titanium Oxide Nanotubes
Concluding Remarks
References
Index
20 In Situ TEM Electrical and Mechanical Probing of Individual Multi-walled Boron Nitride Nanotubes
Dmitri Golberg, Pedro M.F.J. Costa, Masanori Mitome, and Yoshio Bando
Introduction
Electrical Probing Experiments
Unfilled Multi-walled BN Nanotubes
Filled BN Nanotubes
Mechanical Probing of BN Nanotubes
Summary
References
Index
Index