Fundamentals of Nanotechnology

WINNER 2009 CHOICE AWARD OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE! Nanotechnology is no longer a subdiscipline of chemistry, engineering, or any other field. It represents the convergence of many fields, and therefore demands a new paradigm for teaching. This textbook is for the next generation of nanotechnologists. It 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. This color text is an ideal companion to Introduction to Nanoscience by the same group of esteemed authors. Both titles are also available as the single volume Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 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.

Perspectives Introduction Perspectives of Nanotechnology The Business of Nanotechnology Education and Workforce Development Buildings for Nanotech National and International In-frastructure Nanotechnology Products Nanometrology: Standards and Nanomanufacturing The Transition, the Need Nanometrology and Uncertainty Quantum Metrology Nanometrology Tools Nanometrology and Nanomanufacturing Standards Nanomanufacturing and Molecular Assembly Electromagnetic Engineering Nanoelectronics Electronics and Nanoelectronics Microelectronics Nanoscale Electronics Nano-optics Introduction to Optics The Surface Plasmon Quantum Dots Near-Field Microscopies Nanophotonics Nanomagnetism Introduction Characteristics of Nanomagnetic Systems Magnetism in Reduced Dimensional Systems Physical Properties of Magnetic Nanostructures Recent Progress in Nanoscale Sample Preparation Nanomagnetism Applications Mechanical Nanoengineering Nanomechanics Introduction Three-Atom Chain Lattice Mechanics Stress and Strain Linear Elasticity Relations Molecular Dynamics Structure and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Nanomechanical Measurement Techniques and Applications Nano-Microelectromechanical Systems (NEMS/MEMS) Nanostructure and Nanocomposite Thin Films Introduction Classification of Nanostructured, Nanocomposite Tribological Coatings Background of Nanostructured Super-Hard Coatings New Directions for Nanostructured Super-Tough Coatings Processing Techniques and Principles General Considerations and Practical Aspects of Sputtering Deposition Applications of Thin Films Technological Applications of Thin Films Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering of Ti–Al–Si–N Coatings Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering of Ti–Si–B–C–N Coatings Pulsed Closed Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering of Cr–Al–N Coatings Chemical Nanoengineering Nanocatalysis Introduction to Catalytic and Nanocatalytic Materials Fundamentals of Catalysis Synthesis Catalyst Characterization Nanocomposites and Fibers Nanocomposites and Fibers Physical and Chemical Properties of Materials Natural Nanocomposites Carbon Fibers and Nanotubes Organic Polymer Nanocomposites Metal and Ceramic Nanocomposites Clay Nanocomposite Materials Biological and Environmental Nanoengineering Nanobiotechnology Introduction to Nanobiotechnology The Biological Immune System Using Antibodies in Biosensors: Immunoassays Cantilevers as Nano-Biosensors Micro- and Nanosensors and Applications Optical Nanosensors Nanotechnology for Manipulation of Biomolecules Biomimetics The Bio Sciences and Technologies Biomimetic Design of Molecules Biomimetic Nanomaterials Biomimetic Nanoengineering Medical Nanotechnology Introduction to Medical Nanotechnology Nanoparticles and Nanoencapsulation for Medical Applications Guiding and Stimulating Tissue Function and Growth Environmental Nanotechnology The Environment (and Technology) Water and Soil Quality, Monitoring, and Mitigation Air Quality, Monitoring, and Mitigation Energy