Electrophoretic Deposition of Nanomaterials

This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary basic research, emerging technology, and commercial and industrial applications associated with the electrophoretic deposition of nanomaterials. This presentation of the subject includes an historical survey, the underlying theory of electrophoresis, dielectrophoresis, and the colloidal deposition of materials. This is followed by an assessment of the experimental equipment and procedures for electrophoretic and dielectrophoretic aggregation, manipulation, and deposition of nanoparticles, nanotubes, and other nanomaterials. Additional chapters explore the specific science and technology of electrophoretic film formation, using widely studied and application-driven nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, luminescent nanocrystals, and nano-ceramics. The concluding chapters explore industrial applications and procedures associated with electrophoretic deposition of nanomaterials.

Edited by a rising star in this research domain, and with contributions from respected researchers, this volume examines basic research, emerging technology, and various applications associated with the electrophoretic deposition of nanomaterials.

Is thus far the first and only reference highlighting the basic research, materials science, and engineering of the electrophoretic deposition of nanomaterials

Introduction to Nanoparticle Film Formation by Electrophoresis.- Electrophoretic Aggregation and Manipulation of Nanomaterials.- Dielectrophoretic 1D & 2D Manipulation and/or Trapping.- Dielectrophoresis of Nanomaterials in Microfluidics and Nanofluidics.- Theory and Modeling of Electrophoretic Deposition of Nanomaterials.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Luminescent Nanomaterials.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Carbon Nanotubes.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Nanomaterials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Nano-ceramics for Electronics Applications.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Nano-ceramics for Biological Applications.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Metallic Nanowires, Nanotubes, and Nanorods.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Conducting Nanopolymers.- Industrial Applications and Procedures of Nanoparticle Electrophoretic Deposition.- Conclusions and Trajectories for the Future.