Synthetic Strategies for Nanoscale Devices and Applications
William A Goddard III* and Tahir Cagin
Materials and Process simulation Center,
California Institute of Technology,
Pasadena, CA 91125, U.S. A.
*wag@wag.caltech.edu
http://www.wag.caltech.edu/
Abstract
In this talk, we will present various chemical synthesis
pathways for use in nanoscale device and component
development.
These pathways involve
- ring opening methathesis polymerization which involves a
living catalyst react at 300 K until out of polymer terminate
with specific chemical lower temperature to 200 K
- Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereocontrol
We will elucidate these synthetic pathways using numerical
computations using advanced quantum chemistry methods.
We will relate these pathways in developing nano-gates,
nano-springs, nano-tip arrays, lubricant and bearings
for nanomechanical systems.