The maturation of nanotechnology has revealed it to be a unique and distinct discipline rather than a specialization within a larger field. Its textbook cannot afford to be a chemistry, physics, or engineering text focused on nano. It must be an integrated, multidisciplinary, and specifically nano textbook. The archetype of the modern nano textbook, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology builds a solid background in characterization and fabrication methods while integrating the physics, chemistry, and biology facets. The remainder of this color text focuses on applications, examining engineering aspects as well as nanomaterials and industry-specific applications in such areas as energy, electronics, and biotechnology.
Also available in two course-specific volumes:
Introduction to Nanoscience elucidates the nanoscale along with the societal impacts of nanoscience, then presents an overview of characterization and fabrication methods. The authors systematically discuss the chemistry, physics, and biology aspects of nanoscience, providing a complete picture of the challenges, opportunities, and inspirations posed by each facet before giving a brief glimpse at nanoscience in action: nanotechnology.
Fundamentals of Nanotechnology surveys the field’s broad landscape, exploring the physical basics such as nanorheology, nanofluidics, and nanomechanics as well as industrial concerns such as manufacturing, reliability, and safety. The authors then explore the vast range of nanomaterials and systematically outline devices and applications in various industrial sectors.
Qualifying instructors who purchase either of these volumes (or the combined set) are given online access to a wealth of instructional materials. These include detailed lecture notes, review summaries, slides, exercises, and more. The authors provide enough material for both one- and two-semester courses.
Section I
Part I : Perspectives
Chapter 1 : Introduction Chapter 2 : Societal Implications of Nano
Part II : Nanotools
Chapter 3 : Characterization Methods Chapter 4 : Fabrication Methods
Part III : Physics : Properties and Phenomena
Chapter 5 : Materials, Structure, and the Nanosurface Chapter 6 : Energy at the Nanoscale Chapter 7 : The Material Continuum Chapter 8 : Nanothermodynamics
Part IV : Chemistry : Synthesis and Modification
Chapter 9 : Carbon-Based Nanomaterials Chapter 10 : Chemical Interactions at the Nanoscale Chapter 11 : Supramolecular Chemistry Chapter 12 : Chemical Synthesis and Modification of Nanomaterials
Part V : Natural and Bionanoscience
Chapter 13 : Natural Nanomaterials Chapter 14 : Biomolecular Nanoscience
Section II
Part VI : Perspectives
Chapter 15 : Introduction Chapter 16 : Nanometrology : Standards and Nanomanufacturing
Part VII : Electromagnetic Engineering
Chapter 17 : Nanoelectronics Chapter 18 : Nano-optics Chapter 19 : Nanomagnetism
Part VIII : Mechanical Nanoengineering
Chapter 20 : Nanomechanics Chapter 21 : Nanostructure and Nanocomposite Thin Films Chapter 22 : Applications of Thin Films
Part IX : Chemical Nanoengineering
Chapter 23 : Nanocatalysis Chapter 24 : Nanocomposites and Fibers
Part X : Biological and Environmental Nanoengineering
Chapter 25 : Nanobiotechnology Chapter 26 : Biomimetics Chapter 27 : Medical Nanotechnology Chapter 28 : Environmental Nanotechnology
