Microwave Method

Bottom-Up approach
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Top-down and bottom-up methods are two approaches used in nanofabrication. In this course, synthesis techniques which are known as bottom-up approach are presented.
Overview
Bottom-up approach means a view from bottom(smaller) to top or up(larger). In this technique, a nanometric structure is formed by using methods of assembly or self-assembly. For example: all cells use enzymes to create DNA by taking constituent molecules and binding them together to make the final component. Moreover, the bottom-up approach provides the possibility for creating hierarchical and ordered nanostructures because of physicochemical interactions and self-assembly of molecules.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with an introduction to microwaves, goes more deeply through their description, applications, history, chemistry, heating and properties, superheating, and heating selectiveness. Then it talks about material synthesis with microwave. Finally it ends with a brief review on advantages of microwave nano synthesis.
Mental Challenge
 Why are microwaves used in nano synthesis?
Quizzes and Activities
 Activity: Find out disadvantages of microwave in nanomaterial synthesis.
Further Reading Sources

1. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4614-5395-6_8

2.  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9783527648122