Carbon-Based Electronics

This book deals with the theoretical description of photonic structures available in nature, and the physics and applications of biomimetic structures prepared in the laboratory. Experimental synthesis of biomimetic structures focuses on plasma processing, although other methods can also be adopted. In the book, anti-reflection properties of moth eye- or cicada wing-type nanostructured materials on semiconductor surfaces are discussed with emphasis on plasma fabrication procedures. Most of these natural structures also demonstrate superhydrophobic or hydrophilic wetting properties, which have also been explained along with the theories related to them. Biomedical applications of such materials, especially in implants, are presented as one of the key applications. This book focuses on plasma processing of biomimetic nanostructures and, therefore, is different from the other available books of similar nature that are more general. Plasma-processed biomimetic structures are an extremely focused and small subset of biomimetics. The theoretical description provided in the book will help readers understand why and how these structures are considered so important in materials science and physics. Essential schematics are provided for ease of understanding in the student community. Sufficient details and advanced instrumentation techniques have been discussed for the benefit of researchers and to increase acceptance of the book among the wider scientific community. Internationally visible authors from Europe and other countries such as the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have contributed to this book.