Chapter 1. Optical and Dynamic Properties of Undoped and Doped Semiconductor Nanostructures -- Chapter 2. Nanostructure Presented Chemiluminescence and Electrochemiluminescence -- Chapter 3. Excitons in Nanoscale Systems: Fundamentals and Applications -- Chapter 4. Silicon Nanocrystal Assemblies: Universal Spin-Flip Activators? -- Chapter 5. DNA-Templated Nanowires: Context, Fabrication, Properties and Applications -- Chapter 6. Solution-Based Synthesis of Oriented One-Dimensional Nanomaterials -- Chapter 7. One- and Two-Dimensional Assemblies of Nanoparticles: Mechanisms of formation and Functionality -- Chapter 8. Synthesis of Porous Polymers Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide -- Chapter 9. Hierarchical Macro-Mesoporous Oxides and Carbons: Towards New and More Efficient Hierarchical Catalysis -- Chapter 10. Environmental Application of Nanotechnology -- Chapter 11. Nanostructured Ionic and Mixed Conducting Oxides -- Chapter 12. Nanostructured Cathode Materials for Advanced Li-Ion Batteries -- Chapter 13. Nanostructured Materials for Solar Cells.

The second volume of the Annual Review of Nano Research focuses mainly on nanofabrication, nanomaterials and nanostructures, and energy application of nanomaterials. All of the review chapters are contributed by well-published scientists and bring the most recent advancements in selected topics to the readers. This review volume will perfectly serve dual purposes: either as an excellent introduction to scientists whose expertise lies in different fields but who are interested in learning about nanotechnology, or as a quick reference for experts active in the field of nanotechnology and nanoscience.