Nanotechnology in a Nutshell: From Simple to Complex Systems

By Christian Ngô and Marcel Van de Voorde

Exploring and Working in the Nano world.- Seeing and Moving Atoms.- Making Nano-Objects.- Quantum and Mesoscopic Physics.- Nanomaterials: Doing More with Less.- New Forms of Carbon and New Opportunities.- Nanoengineering for Material Technology.- From Microelectronics to Nano electronics.- Major Trends in Nano electronics.- Emerging Quantum Devices.- Molecular Electronics.- Diagnostics.- Therapeutics and Regenerative Medicine.- Nanotechnologies in Agriculture and Food.- Sensors for Measuring and Monitoring.- Nanotechnology Applications for Air, Water and Soil.- Water Demands for Nanotechnology.- Products for the Home of the Future.- Nanomaterials and Cosmetics.- Nanotechnology for the Textile Industry.- Nano technology and the Energy Challenge.- Housing.- Road Transport.- Nanomaterials in Industrial Application.- Nano catalysts: Fascinating Opportunities.- Nanotechnology for Defence and Security.- Risks and Toxicity of Nanoparticles.- Protection of Society and Economical Aspects.- Social Impact of Nanoscience and Nano technology.- Outlook.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9462390118
• ISBN13: 9789462390119
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Atlantis Press
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"