Preface

• 来源期刊: 中国科学:化学（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2012,（11）
• 页码范围: 2245-2247
• 页数: 3页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.1007/s11426-012-4780-x

摘要

The definition or concept of the nanostructure has two levels of implication [1].The first refers to nanostructures,including nanoparticles,nanoclusters,nanotubes,nanorods,nanowires and nanopores,which have at least one dimension in the size range of approximately 1 to 100 nm.The second refers to the unique properties of nanostructures.When their size is reduced to sub-micron or especially to nanometer scale,their properties are significantly altered.Obviously,the latter implication is more meaningful and suggests numerous potential applications [2].Relevant studies have led to a broad spectrum of innovative developments in various areas,including physics,chemistry,medicine,energy,and sensing.