As nanotechnology has developed over the last two decades some nanostructures such as nanotubes nanowires and nanoparticles have become very popular. However recent research has led to the discovery of other less-common nanoforms which often serve as building blocks for more complex structures. In an effort to organize the field the Handbook of Less-Common Nanostructures presents an informal classification based mainly on the less-common nanostructures. A small nanotechnological encyclopedia this book: Describes a range of little-known nanostructures Offers a unifying vision of the synthesis of nanostructures and the generalization of rare nanoforms Includes downloadable resources with color versions of more than 100 nanostructures Explores the fabrication of rare nanostructures including modern physical chemical and biological synthesis techniques The Handbook of Less-Common Nanostructures discusses a classification system not directly related to the dimensionality and chemical composition of nanostructure-forming compounds or composite. Instead it is based mainly on the less-common nanostructures. Possessing unusual shapes and high surface areas these structures are potentially very useful for catalytic medical electronic and many other applications. . Language: English