NANO: The Essentials: Understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
by: T. Pradeep
Abstract: "Nano: The Essentials is a fine book for all those who desire to get initiated to this exciting area of science and technology. I recommend it to students and teachers of science." C.N.R. Rao. Nano: The Essentials is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the subject, without assuming any prior knowledge. It begins with a historical introduction to Nano along with a brief review of various experimental tools used to understand nanoscale materials. This is followed by a discussion of selected nanomaterials, ranging from fullerenes and nanotubes to nanoshells. Subsequently several areas of application of nanoscience such as nanosensors and nanobiology are covered. The book concludes with an analysis of the societal implications of nanoscience and technology, partifularly of relevance to developing countries. The complete history of nanoscience and technology, updated till December 2005, with original references and a concise glossary of nano terms are also included.
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Table of Contents
- A. PREFACE
- B. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 1. INTRODUCTION—THE CANVAS OF NANO
- 2. INVESTIGATING AND MANIPULATING MATERIALS IN THE NANOSCALE
- 3. FULLERENES
- 4. CARBON NANOTUBES
- 5. SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS
- 6. GAS PHASE CLUSTERS
- 7. SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS
- 8. MONOLAYER-PROTECTED METAL NANOPARTICLES
- 9. CORE-SHELL NANOPARTICLES
- 10. NANOSHELLS
- 11. NANOBIOLOGY
- 12. NANOSENSORS
- 13. NANOMEDICINES
- 14. MOLECULAR NANOMACHINES
- 15. NANOTRIBOLOGY
- 16. SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES)
- A. HISTORY OF NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- B. GLOSSARY OF NANO TERMS
- C. COLOR PLATES
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Expanded Table of Contents
- A. PREFACE
- B. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 1. INTRODUCTION—THE CANVAS OF NANO
- 2. INVESTIGATING AND MANIPULATING MATERIALS IN THE NANOSCALE
- 3. FULLERENES
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Discovery and Early Years
- Synthesis and Purification of Fullerenes
- Mass Spectrometry and Ion/Molecule Reactions
- Chemistry of Fullerenes in the Condensed Phase
- Endohedral Chemistry of Fullerenes
- Orientational Ordering
- Pressure Effects
- Conductivity and Superconductivity in Doped Fullerenes
- Ferromagnetism in C 60.TDAE
- Optical Properties
- Some Unusual Properties
- Review Questions
- 4. CARBON NANOTUBES
- 5. SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS
- 6. GAS PHASE CLUSTERS
- 7. SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS
- 8. MONOLAYER-PROTECTED METAL NANOPARTICLES
- 9. CORE-SHELL NANOPARTICLES
- 10. NANOSHELLS
- 11. NANOBIOLOGY
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Interaction Between Biomolecules and Nanoparticle Surfaces
- Different types of Inorganic Materials Used for the Synthesis of Hybrid Nano-bio Assemblies
- Applications of Nano in Biology
- Nanoprobes for Analytical Applications—A New Methodology in Medical Diagnosis and Biotechnology
- Current Status of Nanobiotechnology
- Future Perspectives of Nanobiology
- Review Questions
- Additional Reading
- 12. NANOSENSORS
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- What is a Sensor?
- Nanosensors—What Makes Them Possible?
- Order from Chaos—Nanoscale Organization for Sensors
- Characterization—To Know What has been Put In
- Perception—Nanosensors Based on Optical Properties
- Nanosensors Based on Quantum Size Effects
- Electrochemical Sensors
- Sensors Based on Physical Properties
- Nanobiosensors—A Step towards Real-time Imaging and Understanding of Biological Events
- Smart Dust—Sensors of the Future
- Review Questions
- Additional Reading
- 13. NANOMEDICINES
- 14. MOLECULAR NANOMACHINES
- 15. NANOTRIBOLOGY
- 16. SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES)
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- From the First Industrial Revolution to the Nano Revolution
- Implications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology on Society
- Issues—An Outlook
- Nano Policies and Institutions
- Nanotech and War—Nano Arms Race
- Public Perception and Public Involvement in the Nano Discourse
- Harnessing Nanotechnology for Economic and Social Development
- Conclusions
- Review Questions
- A. HISTORY OF NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- B. GLOSSARY OF NANO TERMS
- C. COLOR PLATES
Book Details
Title: NANO: The Essentials: Understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited : NEW DELHI McGraw-Hill Offices, New Delhi, New York, St Louis, San Francisco, Auckland, Bogotá, Caracas, Kuala Lumpur, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Montreal, San Juan, Santiago, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2007 T. Pradeep
ISBN: 9780071548298
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T. Pradeep is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Description: "Nano: The Essentials is a fine book for all those who desire to get initiated to this exciting area of science and technology. I recommend it to students and teachers of science." C.N.R. Rao. Nano: The Essentials is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the subject, without assuming any prior knowledge. It begins with a historical introduction to Nano along with a brief review of various experimental tools used to understand nanoscale materials. This is followed by a discussion of selected nanomaterials, ranging from fullerenes and nanotubes to nanoshells. Subsequently several areas of application of nanoscience such as nanosensors and nanobiology are covered. The book concludes with an analysis of the societal implications of nanoscience and technology, partifularly of relevance to developing countries. The complete history of nanoscience and technology, updated till December 2005, with original references and a concise glossary of nano terms are also included.
