1. Introduction to the metal-silicon binary system 2. Experimental and theoretical characterization of nanostructures 3. Synthesis of nano wires and nano particles using metal-assisted chemical etching 4. Plasma-metal assisted etching of silicon 5. CMOS compatibility of metal assisted etching 6. Nanoparticle-assisted growth of nano wires 7. Synthesis of metal-silicon core-shells via interaction of nanosilicon and metal salts 8. Electrical and material characteristics of metal-silicon silicides 9. Plasmons-polarizmon in metal-silicon system 10. Diluted magnetic silicon 11. Photonic and analytical sensing 12. Nano-structured electrodes for energy applications 13. Generation of hydrogen fuel by silicon / metal grain systems 14. Silicide memory cells and transistors 15. Quantum computing using superconducting artificial atoms at metal-silicon interface 16. The Quantum Internet and hybrid quantum technology 17. Properties and application potential of silicon