New Research on Nanocomposites -- Contents -- Preface -- Nano-Scale Characterization and Spectroscopy of Strained Silicon -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Surface Sensitive Detection by Surface Enhanced RamanScattering (SERS) -- 3. Surface Sensitive and High Spatially Resolved Detection byTip-Enhanced Raman Scattering (TERS) -- 4. Managing the Excitation Wavelength and the Tip Material forTERS -- 5. Controlling the Polarization in Detection -- 6. Conclusion -- References -- Stimuli-Responsive Mesoporous Silica Materials for Controlled Drug Release -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Delivery System Based on Thermo-responsive Polymer InsideMesoporous Silica Using ATRP -- Site-Specific and Controlled Drug Delivery System: Magnetic,Thermal-Responsive, and Ordered Mesoporous -- Conclusion -- Experimental Section -- References -- Bone Inspired Nanocomposites -- Abstract -- Introduction -- I. Bone Structure and Function -- II. Historical Overview of Key Features in Bone Inspired Nanocomposites -- III. Questions at the Interface of Bone and BIN -- IV. Future Prospects and Vision -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Stability, Elasticity and Strength of Nanostructured Amorphous Carbon: Insight from Computer Simulations -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Methodology -- 3.Structural Characteristics -- 4.Energetics and Stability -- 5.Elastic Properties -- 6.Beyond the Elastic Regime -- 7.Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Ultrananocrystalline Diamond.Amorphous Carbon Nanocomposite Films -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Deposition of UNCD/a-C Films -- 3.Basic Film Properties -- 4.Nucleation and Growth Mechanisms -- 5.Application Relevant Properties -- 6.Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Nanostructure, Phase Configuration and Mechanical Behaviors in TiN Based Nanocomposite Superhard Thin Films -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction.

2. Deposition and Analyse Methods of TiN Based Nanocomposite Thin Films -- 3. Phase Configuration and Nanostructure in Ti-B-N Thin Films -- 4. Phase Configuration and Nanostructure in Ti-C-N Thin Films -- 5. Phase Configuration and Nanostructure in Ti-B-C-N Thin Films -- 6. Properties of TiN Based Nanocomposite Thin Films -- 7. Summary -- References -- Carbon - Metal (NI, TI) Nanocomposite Films as Protective Coatings -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Preparation of Films -- Properties of Carbon - Metal (Ni, Ti) Thin Films -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Periodic Non-Oxide Semiconductor-based Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Self-assembly of Surfactant Template and Inorganic Species -- 3. Formation Mechanisms -- 4. Surfactant/Metal-Chalcogenide-Based Mesostructured OINCs -- 5. Thin Film Technology: Evaporation-Induced Self-assembly (EISA) -- 6. Band Gap of the OINCs -- 7. Summary and Outlook -- References -- Polymer Nanocomposites: Achievement of Interfacial Compatability and Organic-Inorganic Phase Mixing -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conventional Nanocomposite Systems -- Advances in Achievement of Organic-Inorganic Phase Compatibility -- General Considerations -- References -- Flexible Transparent Conducting Nanocomposite -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Experiments -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.