Silicon-Based Hybrid Nanoparticles: Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications

Focuses on the fundamental principles and promising applications of silicon-based hybrid nanoparticles in nanoelectronics, energy storage/conversion, catalysis, sensors, biomedicine, environment and imaging. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are seeking to understand more about the major properties and applications of silicon-based hybrid nanoparticles.

As the hybridization of silicon nanoparticles with other semiconductors or metal oxides nanoparticles may exhibit superior features, this book provides the latest insights. In addition, the silicon/iron oxide hybrid nanoparticles also possess excellent fluorescence, super-paramagnetism, and biocompatibility that can be effectively used for the diagnostic imaging system in vivo. Similarly, gold-silicon nanohybrids could be used as highly efficient near-infrared hyperthermia agents for cancer cell destruction.

- Outlines the major thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic and toxic properties of silicon-based hybrid nanoparticles

- Describes major applications in energy, environmental science and catalysis

- Assesses the major challenges to manufacturing silicon-based nanostructured materials on an industrial scale