IGI Global, 2014. — 642 p.Nanoscience has been defined as the manipulation of matter as the nanoscale, as well as the discovery of new nanomaterials with fascinating properties (mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, catalytic, etc.) and performances due to the quantum size effect, whereas Nanotechnology deals with the manufacturing of nanodevices. Nanotechnology offers a broad range of technological applications and industries including semiconductors, auto and aerospace, pharmaceutical and biomedical, cosmetics, biotechnology, energy and environment, food, forensic, military, etc. Known as the 5th industrial revolution, it has and continues to attract a large number of scientists worldwide. It is reported that by 2015, Nanotechnology may spawn a $ 1 trillion market and the job projection is around two million with additional 5 million jobs in support industries. Additionally, the emergence of Nanotechnology has created a new dynamism in our scientific and academic world: (1) drastic increase of the research funds towards nanotechnology and national nanotechnology initiatives were developed by many countries; (2) the number of conferences and publications (papers, books, proceedings) has increased drastically due to the extensive research work carried out by the researchers; (3) new established academic programs at all levels; (4) new courses and disciplines emerged including nano-chemistry, nano-physics, nano-biotechnology, nano-medicine, nano-engineering, nano-ethics, etc; (5) commercialization of new products and the establishment of new technologies and industries based on nanotechnology leading to the creation of new and important number of jobs, which will have great effects on the future of global economy; (6) new journals and books which attract a wide and large audience; etc.
This handbook will present experimental and fundamental approaches and in depth understanding of the chemical/physical/mechanical/electrical/biological/etc. properties of nanostructured/advanced materials followed by some potential applications in biomedical field, renewable energy, semiconductors industry, etc. In addition, it will promote the emerging field of nanotechnology in various science and engineering disciplines.
This handbook contains various hot topics related to energy conversion and storage, biomedical field, semiconductors, construction, telecommunication, etc., and thus will target a large audience such as academics, scientists, post-graduates students, engineers, etc.Self-Healing Materials Systems as a Way for Damage Mitigation in Composites Structures Caused by Orbital Space Debris
Functionalization of Carbon Nanocomposites with Ruthenium Bipyridine and Terpyridine Complex
Nano Indentation Response of Various Thin Films Used for Tribological Applications
Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Si-NWs: Major Advances in Synthesis and Applications
Principles of Raman Scattering in Carbon Nanotubes
Pharmacokinetics of Polymeric Nanoparticles at Whole Body, Organ, Cell, and Molecule Levels
Applications of Nanomaterials in Construction Industry
Silicon Nanostructures-Graphene Nanocomposites: Efficient Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
Metal Oxide-Graphene Nanocomposites: Synthesis to Applications
In2X3 (X=S, Se, Te) Semiconductor Thin Films: Fabrication, Properties, and Applications
Carbon Nanotubes for Photovoltaics
Overview on Hydrogen Absorbing Materials: Structure, Microstructure, and Physical Properties
Conductive Probe Microscopy Investigation of Electrical and Charge Transport in Advanced Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers-Polymer Nanocomposites
Nanostructured Materials for the Realization of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Devices: Status and Prospects
Nucleic Acids-Based Nanotechnology: Engineering Principals and Applications
Theoretical Assessment of the Mechanical, Electronic, and Vibrational Properties of the Paramagnetic Insulating Cerium Dioxide and Investigation of Intrinsic Defects
Implementation of Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy
Understanding the Numerical Resolution of Perturbed Soliton Propagation in Single Mode Optical Fiber
