Search for dissertations about: "Nanotechnology applications"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 102 swedish dissertations containing the words Nanotechnology applications.

  2. 1. Gold-Based Nanoparticles and Thin Films : Applications to Green Nanotechnology

    Author : Pia Lansåker; Claes-Göran Granqvist; Gunnar Niklasson; Ulf Helmersson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; green nanotechnology; transparent conductors; nanoparticles; gold coalescence; substrate effect; temperature effect; Fysik; Physics;

    Abstract : The use of gold-based nanoparticles and thin films is very promising when it comes to improving several green nanotechnologies. Therefore, in order to further their use in applications such as electrochromic devices, photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes and photocatalysis, the aim of this work was to study the growth of gold-based nanoparticles and thin films. READ MORE

  4. 2. Semiconductor Nanowires: Epitaxy and Applications

    Author : Thomas Mårtensson; Fasta tillståndets fysik; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; semiconductor; nanotechnology; nanowires; crystal growth; metal-organic vapour phase epitaxy; III-V; silicon; MOVPE; light-emitting diode; single-electron transistor; cell;

    Abstract : Semiconductor nanowires are nanoscale objects formed by bottom-up synthesis. In recent years their unique properties have been exploited in fields such as electronics, photonics, sensors and the life sciences. In this work, the epitaxial growth of nanowires and their applications were studied. READ MORE

  5. 3. Characterization of Surfaces Relevant to Nanotechnology

    Author : Emelie Hilner; Synkrotronljusfysik; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; nanotechnology; surface science; semiconductors; scanning tunneling microscopy; spectroscopic photoemission and low energy electron microscopy; low energy electron diffraction;

    Abstract : In this thesis investigations of the structure and dynamics of semiconductor surfaces relevant for the synthesis of nanostructures are presented. The studies were performed using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED), and Spectroscopic PhotoEmission and Low Energy Electron Microcopy (SPELEEM). READ MORE

  6. 4. Nanometer Scale Protein Templates for Bionanotechnology Applications

    Author : Jonas Rundqvist; David B. Haviland; Michael Grunze; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; nanotechnology; bionanotechnology; nanobiotechnology; electron beam lithography; EBL; poly ethylene glycol ; PEG; self-assembled monolayer; SAM; self-immobilization; protein pattern; Physics; Fysik;

    Abstract : Nanofabrication techniques were used to manufacture nanometer scale protein templates. The fabrication approach employs electron beam lithography (EBL) patterning on poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) thiol (CH3O(CH2CH2O)17NHCO(CH2)2SH) self-assembled monolayers (SAM) on Au. READ MORE

  7. 5. Mechanical Characterization and Electrochemical Sensor Applications of Zinc Oxide Nanostructures

    Author : Alimujiang Fulati; Magnus Willander; Qingxiang Qingxiang; Omer Nour; Laszlo Kish; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Nanotechnology; Zinc Oxide; nanorods; nanotubes; nanoporous; buckling; electrochemical sensor; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Nanotechnology is emerging to be one of the most important scientific disciplines that physics, chemistry and biology truly overlap with each other. Over the last two decades science and technology have witnessed tremendous improvement in the hope of unveiling the true secrets of the nature in molecular or atomic level. READ MORE