HANDBOOK OF LESS-COMMON NANOSTRUCTURES

Boris I. Kharisov • Oxana Vasilievna Kharissova Ubaldo Ortiz-Mendez

CRC Press Taylor &. Francis Croup Boca Raton London NewYork

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Abbreviations xix Preface xxiii Acknowledgments xxv Authors xxvii

PART I Introduction to Nanostructures

Chapter 1 Methods for Obtaining Nanoparticles and Other Nanostructures 3

1.1 General Remarks on Nanoparticle Fabrication 3 1.2 Examples of Several Important Methods for the Synthesis of Nanoobjects 3 1.2.1 Vapor and Plasma-Based Techniques 3 1.2.2 Electrochemical Methods 10 1.2.3 Microwave, Ultrasonic, and UV-Irradiation Techniques 14 1.2.4 High-Pressure Methods 18 1.2.5 Use of Microfluidic Chips 20 1.2.6 Synthesis in Reversed Micelles 21 1.2.7 Hot-Plate Method 21 1.2.8 Other Chemical Routes 22 1.2.9 Biochemical and Self-Assembly Methods 24 1.3 "Green" Aspects of Nanoparticle Synthesis 26 References 27

Chapter 2 Brief Description of Some Classic Nanostructures 31

2.1 Carbon-Based Nanostructures 31 2.1.1 Carbon Nanotubes 31 2.1.2 Fullerenes 34 2.1.3 Nanodiamonds 35 2.1.4 Graphene and Graphane 37 2.2 Conventional Noncarbon Nanostructures 38 2.2.1 Simple and Core-Shell Nanoparticles 38 2.2.2 Nanometals 42 2.2.3 Gallery of Other Conventional Nanostructures 42 References 48

PART II Less-Common Nanostructures

Chapter 3 Simple, Linear ID, 2D, and 3D Nanostructures 57

3.1 Nanolines 57 3.2 Nanopencils 61

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3.3 Nanodumbbells 66 3.4 Nanoshuttles 70 3.5 Nanopeapods 73 3.6 Nanopins 77 3.7 Nanochains 79 3.8 Nanobars 87 3.9 Nanowicks 92 3.10 Nanopillars 93 References 96

Chapter 4 Various Prolonged 3D Nanostructures 107

4.1 Nanoarrows 107 4.2 Nanobones 107 4.3 Nanobottles 107 4.4 Nanobricks Ill 4.5 Nanobowlings and Nanonails 113 4.6 Nanocones 115 4.7 Nanospears 120 4.8 Nanospikes 120 References 123

Chapter 5 Circle and Ball-Type Nanostructures 127

5.1 Nanowheels 127 5.2 Nanoeggs 127 5.3 Nanoballs 129 5.4 Nanospheres 133 5.5 Nanograms 136 5.6 Nanorice 139 References 141

Chapter 6 Nanocage-Type Structures 147

6.1 Nanocages, Nanoboxes, and Nanocubes 147 6.2 Nanocapsules 159 References 164

Chapter 7 "Nanovegetation" World 169

7.1 Nanotrees 169 7.1.1 Nanolrees in General 169 7.1.2 Nanopines 176 7.1.3 Nanopalms 179 7.2 Nanoleaves 181 7.3 Nanolbresis 185 7.4 Nanobushes 188

7.5 Nanomush rooms 190 7.6 Nanollowers 193 Contents x'

7.6.1 Nanofiowers in General 193 7.6.1.1 Elemental Nanofiowers ( and Carbon) 193 7.6.1.2 Oxide Nanofiowers 195 7.6.1.3 Nanofiowers of Hydroxides and Oxo-Salts 200 7.6.1.4 Sulfide, Selenide, and Telluride Nanofiowers 201 7.6.1.5 Nitride and Phosphide Nanofiowers 203 7.6.1.6 Nanofiowers Formed by Organic and Coordination Compounds 204 7.6.2 Dandelion-Type Nanofiowers 206 7.7 Nanobouquets 211 7.8 Nanodewdrops 213 7.9 Nanoacorns 215 7.10 Nanomulberry 216 7.11 Broccoli-Like Architectures 217 7.12 Nanograsses 218 7.13 Nanokelps 221 7.14 Nanocorns 222 7.15 Nanocactus 222 7.16 Nanospines 224 7.17 Nanosheafs 226 7.18 Nanoonions 232 References 235

Chapter 8 "Nanoanimal" World 251

8.1 Nanolarvae 251 8.2 Nanoworms 251

8.3 Nanosquamae • 261 8.4 Nanourchins 262 References 277

Chapter 9 "Home"-Like Nanostructures 285

9.1 Nanobowls 285 9.2 Nanocups 294 9.3 Nanoplates 298 9.4 Nanoforks 310 9.5 Nanospoons 313 9.6 Nanobrooms 313 9.7 Nanobrushes 317 9.8 Nanocarpets 328 9.9 Nanocombs 332 9.10 Nanofans 338 9.11 Nanospindles 343 9.12 Nanotroughs 356 9.13 Nanowebs 356 9.14 Other Rare "Home" Nanostructures 363 9.14.1 Nanosombrero 363 9.14.2 Nanobowknot 364 9.14.3 Nanowick 365 xii Contents

9.14.4 Eiffel Tower-Like and Nano-New York Nanostructures 365 9.14.5 Nanoladders 366 References 369

Chapter 10 "Nanotechnical" Structures and Devices 383 10.1 Nanosprings/Nanocoils/Nanospirals 383 10.2 Nanoairplanes, Nanopropellers, and Nanowindmills 390 10.3 Nanoboat 392 10.4 Nanosaws 392 10.5 Nanobridges 395 10.6 Nanolhermomelers 399 10.7 Nanotweezers 402 10.8 Nanocars and Nanotrucks 405 10.9 Nanobalances 408 10.10 Nanogrids 409 10.11 Nanomesh 409 10.12 Nanofoams 412 10.13 Nanojunetions 414 10.14 Nanopaper 416 10.15 Nanobatleries 417 10.16 E-Nose and E-Tongue 419 References 421

Chapter 11 Nanostructures Classified as Polyhedra 431

11.1 Nanolriangles 431 I 1.2 Nano.squares and Nanoreclangles 434 11.3 Nanotetrahedra 436 1 1.4 Nanooctahedra 438 11.5 Nanopyramids 443 1 1.6 Nanoicosahedra 447 11.7 Nanododecahedra 450 1 l.X Nanocuboctahcdra 454 11.9 Nanocnbes 455 11.10 Nanoprisms 464 References 467

Chapter 12 Other Rare Nanoslructures 477

12.1 Nanovolcanocs 477 12.2 Nanosponges 477 12.3 Nanostars 480 12.4 Nanoglass Ceramics 485 12.5 Other Nanoobjecls 486 References 488 Contents xiii

PART III Selected Intriguing Topics in Nanotechnology

Chapter 13 Coordination and Organometallic Nanomaterials 493

13.1 Introduction 493 13.2 Coordination Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites 493 13.2.1 Nanomaterials Based on Nitrogen-Containing Ligands 493 13.2.2 Nanomaterials Based on N,0-Containing Ligands 496 13.2.3 Nanomaterials Based on Oxygen- and/or Sulfur-Containing Ligands 497 13.3 Organometallic Nanomaterials 499 13.4 Nanomaterials Based on Polymers 499 13.5 Coordination Nanomaterials as Precursors 500 References 501

Chapter 14 Application of Ultrasound for Obtaining Nanostructures and Nanomaterials 507

14.1 Metal/Alloy-Containing Nanostructures 508 14.2 Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene, Diamond, and Fullerenes 511 14.3 Oxide- and Hydroxide-Containing Nanostructures 512 14.4 Metal Salts and Complexes 515 14.5 Polymeric and Macrocyclic Nanostructures/Nanocomposites 519 14.6 Applications in and Degradation of Toxic Substances 521 14.7 Applications in Drug Delivery and Tumor Treatments 522 References 524

Chapter 15 Inorganic Non-Carbon Nanotubes 533 15.1 Applications of Inorganic Nanotubes 542 References 542

Chapter 16 Soluble Carbon Nanotubes 545

16.1 Functionalization by the Use of Elemental Metals, Inorganics, and Grignard Reagents 546 16.2 Functionalization of CNTs in Strong Acidic Media and with Oxygen-Containing Moieties 547 16.3 Functionalization with Compounds Containing Alkyl and Aromatic Moieties 549 16.4 Functionalization with Aliphatic and Aromatic Amine(Amido)- Containing Moieties 552 16.5 Functionalization with Sulfur-Containing Moieties 553 16.6 Functionalization with Macrocycles 553 16.7 Functionalization with the Use of Biomolecules 554

16.8 Functionalization with the Use of Polymers or Their Precursors 558 16.9 Special Techniques in the Synthesis and Purification of Soluble CNTs 558 16.9.1 Functionalization Using Irradiation or Radionuclides 558 16.9.2 Other Synthesis Methods 563 xjv Contents

16.10 Study of Reactivity and Physicochemical Properties of Soluble CNTs 564 16.10.1 Special Studies of the Reactivity of Soluble CNTs toward Active Oxygen Sources 564 16.10.2 Other Physicochemical Studies 564 16.11 Main Applications of Soluble CNTs 565 References 567

Chapter 17 Graphene 579

17.1 Structure and Properties 579 17.2 Synthesis 584 17.3 Reactivity 587 17.4 Applications 588 References 590

Chapter 18 Nanodiamonds 597

18.1 Synthesis Methods for Nanodiamonds 597 18.1.1 Precursors 597 18.1.2 Hydrothermal Synthesis 598 18.1.3 Ion Bombardment 598 18.1.4 Laser Bombarding 598 18.1.5 Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition Techniques 599 18.1.6 Detonation Methods for ND Fabrication 600 18.1.7 Use of Ultrasound 600 18.1.8 Models for Nanodiamond Synthesis 601 18.1.9 Purification of Nanodiamonds 601 18.2 Techniques Applied to Study Structural and Electronic Properties of Nanodiamonds 602 18.3 Some Physical Properties of Nanodiamonds 603 18.4 Chemical Properties and Functionali/ation of Nanodiamonds 605 18.5 Nanodiamond Films and Composite Materials 609 18.6 Applications 611 References 613

Chapter 19 Fulleropyrrolidines 623

19.1 Porphyrin-Containing Fulleropyrrolidines 623 19.2 Fulleropyrrolidines with Sulfur-Containing Groups 624 19.3 Ferrocene-Containing Fulleropyrrolidines 642 19.4 Fulleropyrrolidine Bis- and Tris-Adducts 644 19.5 Enzyme-Containing Fulleropyrrolidines 648 19.6 Polymer-Containing Fulleropyrrolidines 648 19.7 Other Intriguing Fulleropyrrolidines 649 19.8 C7()-Pyrrolidines 655 19.9 Carbon Nanotubes, Functionalized with Pyrrolidines 655 19.10 Applied Techniques to Study Fulleropyrrolidines 657 19.11 Applications 659 Contents xv

Appendix A: Selected Modified Methods of Cycloaddition 662 References 663

Chapter 20 Small Fullerenes C20<„

20.1 Stability of Fullerenes Lower than C60 and Their Spectral and Electronic Properties 671 20.2 Structures of Small Fullerenes 673 20.3 Electronic Transport, Mechanism, and Growth Studies 674 20.4 Synthesis, Sorption, and Encapsulation 676 20.5 Metal (or X = H, Hal, C, BN)-Small Fullerene Endohedral Complexes 677 References 678

Chapter 21 Nanomesh and Nanohoneycomb Structures 681

References 693

PART IV Nanometals and Nanoalloys

Chapter 22 Nanometals 699

22.1 Nanostructured Metals in General 699 22.1.1 Types of Activated Metals 699 22.1.2 Methods for Metal Activation and Applications of Obtained Active Metals 699 22.1.2.1 Physicochemical Methods 699 22.1.2.2 Chemical Methods 708 22.1.2.3 Biological Synthesis 711 References 711

Chapter 23 Activated Micro- and Nanostructured Rieke Metals 721

23.1 History 721 23.2 General Characteristics of Rieke Methods 723 23.2.1 Precautions 723 23.2.2 Reduction Methods of Synthesis 723 23.2.2.1 Method 1 723 23.2.2.2 Method 2 723 23.2.2.3 Method 3 724 23.2.3 Basic Principles of the Synthesis 724 23.2.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Method of Synthesis of Rieke Metals 725 23.3 Synthesis of Highly Reactive Rieke Metal Powders 725 23.3.1 General Characteristics 725 23.3.2 Analysis of Reported Synthesis of Rieke Metals 725 23.3.2.1 Rieke Indium 725 23.3.2.2 Rieke Thallium 726 23.3.2.3 Rieke Aluminum 726 xv[ Contents

23.3.2.4 Rieke Calcium 727 23.3.2.5 Rieke Uranium and Thorium 729 23.3.2.6 Rieke 731 23.3.3 Use of Phosphine Ligands for Obtaining Cu 731 23.3.4 Polymer-Supported Cu 732 23.3.5 Preparation of the Supported Complex 732 23.3.5.1 Rieke 735 23.3.5.2 Rieke Iron 736 23.3.5.3 Rieke Chromium 736 23.3.5.4 Rieke Manganese 736 23.3.5.5 Rieke Platinum and Palladium 736 23.3.5.6 Rieke Zinc 738 23.3.5.7 Rieke Barium 740 23.3.5.8 Rieke Cadmium 740 23.3.5.9 Rieke 742 23.3.5.10 Rieke 744 23.3.6 Use of Ultrasound in the Synthesis of Rieke Metals 745 23.3.7 Conclusions to This Section 745 References 747

Chapter 24 Bi- and Trimetallic Nanoparticles Based on Gold and Iron 751

24.1 Metallic Iron Core/Au Shell and Alloy Nanoparticles 751 24.1.1 Types of Fe/Au Nps 751 24.1.2 Methods of Synthesis and Characterization 752 24.1.3 Studies of Growth Mechanism and Oxidation 756 24.1.4 Current and Proposed Uses 757 24.2 Fe,0T/Au Nanoparticles 757 24.2.1 Types of Particles 757 24.2.2 Synthesis Methods 760 24.2.3 Studies of Structure and Properties 761 24.2.4 Main Applications 762 24.3 Trimetallic Nanoparticles on the Fe-Au Basis 765 References 767

Chapter 25 Metallic Nanoalloys 775

25.1 Theoretical Calculations 775 25.2 Main Methods of the Synthesis of Nanoalloys 776 25.2.1 Microwave Synthesis 776 25.2.1.1 Microwave Heating 776 25.2.1.2 Microwave Plasma Treatment 778 25.2.1.3 Microwave-Assisted Solvothermal Technique 779 25.2.2 Molecular/Ion/Atom Beams 779 25.2.2.1 Formation of Clusters via Gas Aggregation 780 25.2.3 Chemical Vapor Deposition 785 25.2.4 Electrochemical Synthesis 786 25.2.5 Thermal Decomposition 789 25.2.6 Chemical Reduction 791 25.3 Main Applications of Nanoalloys 793 References 799 Contents xvii

Chapter 26 Nanostructured Forms of Bismuth 805

26.1 Synthesis of Various Bismuth Nanoforms 805 26.2 Main Properties of Bismuth Nanoforms 814 26.3 Main Applications of Bismuth Nanoforms 815 References 817

Final Remarks (Conclusions and Future Outlook) 823 References 827

Author Index 829

Subject Index 831