ABSTRACT
The synthesis of monodisperse nanoparticles is of great technological and scientific interest. The quantum size effects of these particles are particularly studied because they
lead to interesting mechanical, chemical, electrical, optical, magnetic, electro-optical, and magneto-optical properties that are quite different from those reported for bulk materials [1-4]. The nanoparticles not only are of basic scientific interest but also have resulted in important technological applications, such as catalysts, high-performance ceramic materials, microelectronic devices, and high-density magnetic recordings [5-7].
