Nano LEGO®

Abstract

Self-Assembly has predominantly been nature's unique tool for building remarkable entities. This thesis shows how this versatile tool can be utilised for building devices that are useful to mankind. Starting with advanced fuel cells which produce clean energy in a highly efficient way; continuing on to carbon nano networks which are one of the strongest materials known to man; and finally supermagnets which have the potential to revolutionise the medical and electronics industry.Chemical EngineeringApplied Science