Advanced Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials

Nature provides us with amazing examples of nanostructured materials structures can be used as a basis for materials reproduced by mankind. This work is an overview of the recent developments and prospects in the highly topical area of nanomaterials, covering the synthesis, characterization, properties and applications of hierarchical nanostructured materials. The book concentrates on those materials relevant for research and development in the fields of energy, biomedicine and environmental protection, with a strong focus on 3D materials based on nanocarbon structures, mesoporous silicates, hydroxides, core-shell particles and helical nanostructures. The range of covered topics and applications reflects the importance of hierarchical nanostructured materials in materials science, chemistry, and physics as well as biology.

Thanks to its clear concept and application-oriented approach, this is an essential reference for experienced researchers and newcomers to the field alike.