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Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey, 1-4 July 2003

This book provides an up-to-date review of nanometer-scale magnetism and focuses on the investigation of the basic properties of magnetic nanostructures. It describes a wide range of physical aspects together with theoretical and experimental methods. A broad overview of the latest developments in this emerging and fascinating field of nanostructured materials is given with emphasis on the practical understanding and operation of submicron devices based on nanostructured magnetic materials.

Functionalized magnetic nanomaterials are used in data storage, biomedical, environmental, and heterogeneous catalysis applications but there remain developmental challenges to overcome. Nanostructured Magnetic Materials: Functionalization and Diverse Applications covers different synthesis methods for magnetic nanomaterials and their functionalization strategies and highlights recent progress, opportunities, and challenges to utilizing these materials in real-time applications. Reviews recent progress made in the surface functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles Discusses physico-chemical characterization and synthesis techniques Presents the effect of the external magnetic field Details biological, energy, and environmental applications as well as future directions This reference will appeal to researchers, professionals, and advanced students in materials science and engineering and related fields.

Magnetic Nanostructured Materials: From Lab to Fab presents a complete overview of the translation of nanostructured materials into realistic applications, drawing on the most recent research in the field to discuss the fundamentals, synthesis and characterization of nanomagnetics. A wide spectrum of nanomagnetic applications is included, covering industrial, environmental and biomedical fields, and using chemical, physical and biological methods. Materials such as Fe, Co, CoxC, MnGa, GdSi, ferrite nanoparticles and thin films are highlighted, with their potential applications discussed, such as magnetic refrigeration, energy harvesting, magnetic sensors, hyperthermia, MRI, drug delivery, permanent magnets, and data storage devices. Offering interdisciplinary knowledge on the materials science of nanostructured materials and magnetics, this book will be of interest to researchers in materials science, engineering, physics and chemistry with interest in magnetic nanomaterials, as well as postgraduate students and professionals in industry and government. Provides interdisciplinary knowledge on the materials science of nanostructured materials and magnetics Aids in the understanding of complex fundamentals and synthesis methods for magnetic nanomaterials Includes examples of real applications Shows how laboratory work on magnetic nanoparticles connects to industrial implementation and applications

Twelve contributions comprise a reference source that is a coherent presentation of the state of the art in this fast growing area of nanotechnology research. Magnetic nanostructures are important for their phenomenal potential for storage; their great commercial value will come from applications in

Timely and comprehensive, this book presents recent advances in magnetic nanomaterials research, covering the latest developments, including the design and preparation of magnetic nanoparticles, their physical and chemical properties as well as their applications in different fields, including biomedicine, magnetic energy storage, wave-absorbing and water remediation. By allowing researchers to get to the forefront developments related to magnetic nanomaterials in various disciplines, this is invaluable reading for the nano, magnetic, energy, medical, and environmental communities.

Novel Magnetic Nanostructures: Unique Properties and Applications reviews the synthesis, design, characterization and unique properties of emerging nanostructured magnetic materials. It discusses the most promising and relevant applications, including data storage, spintronics and biomedical applications. Properties investigated include electronic, self-assembling, multifunctional, and magnetic properties, along with magnetic phenomena. Structures range from magnetic nanoclusters, nanoparticles, and nanowires, to multilayers and self-assembling nanosystems. This book provides a better understanding of the static and dynamic magnetism in new nanostructures for important applications. Provides an overview of the latest research on novel magnetic nanostructures, including molecular nanomagnets, metallacrown magnetic nanostructures, magnetic dendrimers, self-assembling magnetic structures, multifunctional nanostructures, and much more Reviews the synthesis, design, characterization and detection of useful properties in new magnetic nanostructures Highlights the most relevant applications, including spintronic, data storage and biomedical applications