Nanostructured materials include zero-dimensional, one-dimensional, two-dimensional (2D), and three-dimensional (3D) nanoscale materials. They have attracted considerable attention for a few decades due to the very different physical and chemical properties from the bulk properties. There are many methods for synthesis of nanostructured materials. Among them, electrochemical deposition (i.e., electrodeposition), which has been widely used in the plating industry for anticorrosion and decorative applications in metals and alloys, has been successfully used in the growth of a wide range of nanoscale materials in recent years. Electrodeposition is an effective and low-cost method for mass production of nanomaterials.
This book gives an excellent introduction to electrodeposition of nanostructured materials, from basic concepts to practical applications. The author has more than 15 years of research experience on the electrodeposition of coatings and nanostructures. This book combines the information and knowledge in the literature as well as the research experience and results of the author.
The book comprises eight chapters. Chapter 1 gives an introduction to nanostructured materials with their concepts and classifications. Chapter 2 provides an overview of electrochemistry with a focus on basic knowledge. Chapter 3 introduces the fundamentals and principles of electrodeposition and details the process. By using the electrodeposition method, many kinds of nanostructured materials can be deposited. Chapters 4–8 discuss the growth of various nanomaterials by electrodeposition, including 2D and 3D meso- and nanostructures, nanowire arrays, nanocrystalline films and coatings, nanocomposite films, and miscellaneous nanostructures, respectively. These five chapters also cover nanoscale materials, deposition processes, measurements and evaluation, and applications. References are provided at the end of each chapter. An index is given at the end of the book.
This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to electrodeposition of nanostructured materials, from fundamental principles to recent advances. The figures and tables are adequate, and the book provides problem sets. As the author states, “this book is prepared to disseminate the major factors and principles of electrodeposition towards the fabrication of nanostructured materials as a unique reference.” The author succeeded in doing this. I recommend this book to all interested in electrodeposition and nanostructured materials, particularly to those entering the field. The book is suitable as a text for a graduate course. In addition, it is a good monograph for researchers with a chemistry, physics, or materials background.
Reviewer: Jianguo Lu is an associate professor at Zhejiang University, China.
