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Preparation and Self-assembly of Functionalized Nanocomposites and Nanomaterials – Relationship Between Structures and Properties
The recent progress in nanocomposites and nanomaterials is varied and occupies various fields. Nanocomposites can be prepared with a variety of special physical, thermal, and other unique properties. On the other hand, self-assembly technique is playing an important role in preparing well-defined multilevel nanostructures and the functionalized surface with the designed and controlled properties. In this chapter, various kinds of nanocomposites including gold nanoparticles, inorganic-organic hybrid composites, graphene oxide nanocomposites, and supramolecular gels via functionalized imide amphiphiles/binary mixtures have all been investigated and analyzed. We summarize main research contributions in recent years in three sections: preparation and self-assembly of some functionalized hybrid nanostructures; preparation and self-assembly of some graphene oxide nanocomposites; preparation and self-assembly of supramolecular gels based on some functionalized imide amphiphiles/binary mixtures. The above work may give the potential perspective for the design and fabrication of nanomaterials and composites. New nanocomposites and nanomaterials are emerging as sensitive study platforms based on unique optical and electrical properties. Future research on preparation of nanocomposites and nanomaterials will depend on the less-expensive processes in order to produce low-cost nanomaterials and devices.
Part of the book: Nanomaterials