Nanowire Research Progress - Nova Science Publishers Book

Explore the fundamental principles and recent developments in nanotechnology with Nanowire Research Progress. This specialized text covers the essential characteristics of nanowires, which are structures defined by a diameter on the scale of a nanometre (10-9 meters) or lateral sizes constrained to tens of nanometres or less. As these structures possess an unconstrained longitudinal size, they function as quantum wires where quantum mechanical effects become significant. This book provides a detailed look at the diverse categories of nanowires used in modern engineering and science. Readers will learn about metallic nanowires such as Ni, Pt, and Au, as well as semiconducting varieties including Si, InP, and GaN. The text also addresses insulating nanowires like SiO2 and TiO2, alongside molecular nanowires composed of organic repeating units such as DNA. This resource is designed for those studying electrical engineering and nanotechnology, offering a clear technical foundation for understanding how these nanoscale structures operate and their varied material compositions.