Nanoscaled properties

The liquid-liquid interface is not only a boundary plane dividing two immiscible liquid phases, but also a nanoscaled, very thin liquid layer where properties such as cohesive energy, density, electrical potential, dielectric constant, and viscosity are drastically changed along with the axis from one phase to another. The interfacial region was anticipated to cause various specific chemical phenomena not found in bulk liquid phases. The chemical reactions at liquid-liquid interfaces have traditionally been less understood than those at liquid-solid or gas-liquid interfaces, much less than the bulk phases. These circumstances were mainly due to the lack of experimental methods which could measure the amount of adsorbed chemical species and the rate of chemical reaction at the interface [1,2]. Several experimental methods have recently been invented in the field of solvent extraction [3], which have made a significant breakthrough in the study of interfacial reactions. 

Therefore, it became clear that those methods are reliable tools to detect, to analyze and to optimize all sorts of materials, and in many cases they already turn out to be some sort of cheap, fast and reliable alternative to standard experimental methods in materials science. But still, a lot of work is needed to be done in gaining a more profound experience in what could be called materials engineering , which means systematical understanding and development of new nanoscaled materials with definite properties, and in looking for the mechanism of the so called self-assembling of boron- and carbon-based materials to propose, predict and create nanodevices towards manufacturing of useful solids [1]. 

On the other hand, imique physical properties and potential applications of nanoscaled lanthanide-doped LaFa have been discussed in many reports. For instance, van Veggel et al. reported the bright white light through up-conversion of a single near-infrared source by thin film of LaFaiYb, Eu /Er /Tm NPs (Figure 65) (Sivakumar et al., 2005). And the silica films with (Er +, Nd +, and Ho ) doped LaFs NPs possessed the visible white luminescence (Sudarsan et al., 2005). 

In order to collect SERS spectra, nanoscaled structures are usually either fixed onto large surfaces or free in suspension in the form of nanoparticles. Suitable particles are available in a variety of forms simple spherical particles, rods, [13] rice-like shapes, [14] sea urchins [15], or even cages [16]. Their size can vary from 1 to 500 nm, and this factor has an important impact on their surface plasmon resonance properties. 

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It is well established that ultrasmall metal clusters on supports have catalytic properties distinct from those properties of large bulk-like particles, as illustrated by the selective oxidation of propylene to propylene oxide by gold, alkene and arene hydrogenation catalysis,and CO oxidation. In these examples, the catalytic properties improve as the clusters become smaller. On the other hand, a reduction in size of the metal cluster can lead to less desirable catalytic properties as seen for ammonia synthesis on iron. Various explanations have been offered to account for the unique properties of nanoscaled metal catalysts, however, much remains to be understood. Clearly, experimental and theoretical studies will be required to develop an in-depth under-... 

ZnO is being regarded as one of the important metal oxide semiconductors for future applications. Since its chemical and physical properties are highly dependent on composition and shape (defects), reliable methods are necessary to ensure control over the latter. The heterocubane (MeZnO Pr)4 was shown to be a suitable organometallic precursor for gas-phase CVS and solid-state synthesis of nanoscaled Interestingly, highly... 

The ability to reach ionic conductivities of the level of lOOS/cm in nanoscaled YSZ thin films is quite unique and is not possible to obtain in conventional materials as their diffusivity is limited by the lattice [7, 31]. The increase of the conductivity of epitaxial YSZ thin films offers new opportunity for oxygen conductors whose properties can be effectively controlled by the thickness and epitaxy level of these materials. 

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