Scherer, Maik Rudolf Johann.

Double-Gyroid-Structured Functional Materials Synthesis and Applications / [electronic resource] : by Maik Rudolf Johann Scherer. - XXI, 198 p. 135 illus., 37 illus. in color. online resource. - Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, 2190-5053 . - Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, .

Nanostructuring of functional materials -- Gyroid and gyroid-like surfaces -- Diblock copolymer synthesis -- Voided double-gyroid thin film templates -- Templating of metal oxides by electrodeposition -- Electrodeposition of metals -- Electropolymerization of conjugated polymers -- Atomic layer deposition of metal oxides.

The development of new high-tech applications and devices has created a seemingly insatiable demand for novel functional materials with enhanced and tailored properties. Such materials can be achieved by three-dimensional structuring on the nanoscale, giving rise to a significant enhancement of particular functional characteristics which stems from the ability to access both surface/interface and bulk properties. The highly ordered, bicontinuous double-gyroid morphology is a fascinating and particularly suitable 3D nanostructure for this purpose due to its highly accessible surface area, connectivity, narrow pore diameter distribution and superb structural stability. The presented study encompasses a wide range of modern nanotechnology techniques in a highly versatile bottom-up nanopatterning strategy that splits the fabrication process into two successive steps: the preparation of mesoporous double-gyroid templates utilizing diblock copolymer self-assembly, and their replication with a functional material employing electrochemical deposition and atomic layer deposition. The double-gyroid structured materials discussed include metals, metal oxides, and conjugated polymers, which are applied and characterized in high-performance devices, such as electrochromic displays, supercapacitors, chemical sensors and photovoltaics. This publication addresses a wide range of readers, from researchers and specialists who are professionally active in the field, to more general readers interested in chemistry, nanoscience and physics.

9783319003542

10.1007/978-3-319-00354-2 doi


Polymers.
Materials.
Nanotechnology.
Materials Science.
Structural Materials.
Nanoscale Science and Technology.
Polymer Sciences.
Nanotechnology.
Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films.

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