Encyclopedia Of Nanomaterials

In the past three decades, nanoscience and nanotechnology have received wide attention from academia and industry for their great application prospects in fundamental research and technological applications. Nanomaterials play a central role in the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology because they carry the physical and chemical properties that can be used to enable specific functionalities and design novel devices. They can find increasing applications in a broad range of areas, including biomedicine, pharmaceutical industry, energy, environmental science, catalysis, etc. The Encyclopedia of Nanomaterials is a comprehensive reference work on the creation, characterization, property, and processing of nanomaterials, which are discussed in the context of various applications. The Encyclopedia of Nanomaterials, Three Volume Set, is divided into thematic sections covering all aspects of nanomaterials. It includes the synthesis, functionalization, assembly, and characterization of nanomaterials; their chemical, physical, and biological properties; their processing in the form of coating, special texture, and surface patterns; nanodevice fabrication; large-scale manufacturing; and their health and environmental impacts. Focusing on the fundamental concepts of nanomaterials and the key processes to understand, manipulate, and process them, this reference gives readers the ability to design and produce nanomaterials according to the requirements of their specific applications. Further, this encyclopedia includes sections that specifically discuss the large-scale manufacture of nanomaterials and the possible environmental and health impacts of their widespread use in many practical settings. The Encyclopedia of Nanomaterials will be the first one-stop service to provide researchers with such comprehensive coverage of information on nanomaterials. It is written for graduate students and researchers in various fields including but not limited to materials science and engineering, materials chemistry, nanoscience and nanotechnology, biomedicine, sensors and actuators, environmental science, and energy conversion and storage. These articles are also appropriate references for engineers in Research & Development and product manufacturing. One-stop service to provide researchers with comprehensive coverage of foundational information on nanomaterials Each section provides a systematic and detailed introduction of a subtopic of nanomaterials Emphasizes fundamental concepts, rather than describing specific applications, so that readers are enabled to design and produce nanomaterials according to their needs Includes topics important for practical applications such as large-scale manufacturing, film processing, and the possible environmental and health impacts

The CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology sets the standard against which all other references of this nature are measured. As such, it is a major resource for both skilled professionals and novices to nanotechnology.The book examines the design, application, and utilization of devices, techniques, and technologies critical to research at the

Over the last few years, nanoscience and nanotechnology have been the focus of significant research attention, both from academia and industry. This sustained focus has in-turn driven the interdisciplinary field of material science research to the forefront of scientific inquiry through the creation and study of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials play an important role in the development of new materials as they can be used to influence and control physical properties and specific characteristics of other materials. Nanostructured materials that have been created include nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanoporous materials, polymer multi-layers to name a few. These are increasingly used across applications as diverse as automotive, environment, energy, catalysis, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries. The Encyclopedia of Polymeric Nanomaterials (EPN) intends to be a comprehensive reference work on this dynamic field studying nanomaterials within the context of the relationship between molecular structure and the properties of polymeric materials. Alphabetically organized as an encyclopedic Major Reference Work, EPN will cover the subject along multiple classification axes represented by name, source, properties, function, and structures or even processes, applications and usage. The underlying themes of the encyclopedia has been carefully identified to be based not just on material-based and function-based representation but also on structure- and process-based representation. The encyclopedia will have an exclusive focus on polymeric nanomaterials (for e.g., nanoceramics, nanocomposites, quantum dots, thin films) and will be a first of its kind work to have such an organization providing an overview to the concepts, practices and applications in the field. The encyclopedia intends to cover research and development work ranging from the fundamental mechanisms used for the fabrication of polymeric nanomaterials to their advanced application across multiple industries.

The Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology provides a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary reference to the many fields relevant to the general field of nanotechnology. It aims to be a comprehensive and genuinely international reference work and will be aimed at graduate students, researchers, and practitioners.

The Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology provides a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary reference to the many fields relevant to the general field of nanotechnology. It aims to be a comprehensive and genuinely international reference work and will be aimed at graduate students, researchers, and practitioners. The Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology introduces a large number of terms, devices and processes which are related to the multi-disciplinary field of Nanotechnology. For each entry in this 4 volume set a 4-10 page description is provided by an expert in the field. Contributions are made by experts from the US, Europe and Asia, making this a comprehensive and truly international Reference Work. The authors are typically from academia, however one quarter of all entries were written by persons from industry. Topics covered in the Reference Work include: - Nano- Microfabrication Processes and Materials for Fabrication - Nanoscale Measurement Techniques - Nanostructures - Nanomaterials - Nanomechanics - Molecular Modeling and Its Role in Advancing Nanotechnology - MEMS/NEMS - Microfluidics and Nanofluidics - Biomedical Engineering and Biodevices - Bio/Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine - Bio/Nanotechnology for cellular engineering - Drug Delivery – Technology and Applications - Assembly - Organic Electronics - Nano-optical Devices - Micro/nano Integration - Materials, Coatings and Surface Treatments for Nanotribology - Micro/NanoReliability – thermal, mechanical etc. - Biomimetics