Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry

A fascinating introduction to the field of nanostructured materials

In recent years, interest in the preparation and characterization of nanostructured materials has grown due to their distinctive properties and potential technological applications. Nanoscale materials represent a new realm of matter and offer widespread possibilities for contributions to science and technology. Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry explores the vast potential of nanomaterials and serves as essential reading for the entire science community.

The extensive coverage of Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry presents a thorough introduction to the field of nanostructured materials, including chemical synthesis methods, bonding theories, and applications. Because nanomaterials are finding more applications in the real world, this text contains up-to-date treatment of such topics as:

* Metals, semiconductor nanocrystals, and ceramics

* Double layers, optical properties, and the electrochemistry of metal nanoparticles

* Chemical and catalytic aspects of nanocrystals

* Specific heats and melting points of nanocrystalline materials

Authored by world-renowned experts in the field of nanotechnology, Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry is suitable as a primary text for graduate courses and is a reliable resource for scientists.

When it comes to chemistry, microscopic research can produce monumental results. Kenneth J. Klabunde, university distinguished professor of chemistry at Kansas State University, has pioneered research on microscopic nanoparticles. The tiny particles have the ability to absorb and destroy toxic materials, and are capable of counteracting chemical and biological weapons. They also can be used to filter water and purify air.

Klabunde received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Augustana College and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Iowa. He did postdoctoral work at Pennsylvania State University from 1969-1970. He joined K-State in 1979, and served as the head of the chemistry department until 1988. He was named a university distinguished professor in 1988.

Klabunde is an internationally known expert in the field of metal atom chemistry and in nanoscale particles. He has delivered more than 100 lectures in 14 different countries, and is the author of more than 315 professional publications. In 1990, his research led to a patent on a new method for coating substrates. He has worked as a contract consultant for several companies including Catalytica, 3M and Amoco. In addition to his position at K-State, Klabunde serves as the chief technology officer for Nanoscale Materials Inc., a company that came about as a result of his research.

Klabunde has received numerous awards throughout his career including the 1998 Midwest Award from the St. Louis section of the American Chemical Society, the Technology of the Year Award by the Silicon Prairie Technology Association in 1996, the Olin Petefish Award in the Basic Sciences in 1995, and the Conoco Distinguished Graduate Faculty Member in 1992.

He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Chemical Society, Alpha Chi Sigma, Phi Lambda Upsilon, and Sigma Xi, which he he has served as president.