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.
From the book reviews:“This book offers an exciting insight into the fascinating nanoworld, from simple to complex systems. … this work is a rich source of inspiration for many specialists, directing them to cutting-edge ideas and connecting them to unexpected innovations and applications in complementary research and technology.” (Aurelia Meghea, MRS Bulletin, Vol. 40 (3), March, 2015)“This volume would be most useful for those unfamiliar with the field who wish to learn how nanotechnology can revolutionize the areas in which they are interested. … Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through graduate students; general readers.” (N. M. Fahrenkopf, Choice, Vol. 52 (2), October, 2014)
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