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Self-assembly is a powerful technique for controlling the structure and properties of ensembles of inorganic nanoparticles. This article reviews the properties and potential applications of self-assembled structures made from nanoparticles.
This article reviews the emergence of the atomic force microscope as a tool capable of creating nanostructures at room temperature, one atom at a time.
Arrays of semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes are well suited for use in radiofrequency transistors. This article reviews progress towards nanotube-based radiofrequency devices in terms of device physics, circuit design and manufacturing challenges.
Inorganic nanoparticles only begin to show size-dependent effects when they have diameters below 20—30 nm. This has implications for the regulation of nanomaterials.
Carbon nanotubes have demonstrated considerable potential as tips for atomic force microscopy (AFM), but they are still not widely used. This article reviews the history and applications of nanotube–based AFM tips, and reports on research to improve their performance.