Nanostructures covers the main concepts and fundamentals of nanoscience emphasizing characteristics and properties of numerous nanostructures.

This book offers a clear explanation of nanostructured materials via several examples of synthesis/processing methodologies and materials characterization. In particular, this book is targeted to a range of scientific backgrounds, with some chapters written at an introductory level and others with the in-depth coverage required for a seasoned professional.

Nanostructures is an important reference source for early-career researchers and practicing materials scientists and engineers seeking a focused overview of the science of nanostructures and nanostructured systems, and their industrial applications.

1. Basic Concepts and Principles  Fabio Ruiz Simões and Humberto Hissashi Takeda 2. Supramolecular Systems Marli Leite de Moraes and Luciano Caseli 3. Electrochemical Synthesis of Nanotructured Materials  Francisco Trivinho-Strixino, Janaina Soares Santos and Mariana de Souza Sikora 4. Nanostructured Films: The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) And Layer-by-Layer (LBL) Techniques Rafael Furlan de Oliveira, Anerise de Barros and Marystela Ferreira 5. Low-Dimensional Systems: Nanoparticles  Celina Massumi Miyazaki and Antonio Riul Junior 6. Magnetic Nanoparticles Maria Aparecida Godoy Soler and Leonardo Giordano Paterno 7. Nanocomposites of Polymer Matrices and Lamellar Clays Fabio Roberto Passador, Adhemar Colla Ruvolo Filho and Luiz Antonio Pessan 8. Mathematical Fundamentals of Nanotechnology Roberto Marchiori 9. Carbon-based Nanomaterials Jose R. Siqueira Jr. and Osvaldo N. Oliveira Jr.