| About the book | |
"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. | |
| About the author | |
T. Pradeep Prof T. Praddep is with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He received his Ph D from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and had postdoctoral training at the University of California, Berkeley and Purdue University, Indiana. He held visiting positions in Purdue University, USA; Leiden University, Netherlands; EPFL, Switzerland; Institute of Chemistry, Taiwan; Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea and Hyogo University, Japan. He has over 150 research papers and 5 patents to his credit. Prof. Pradeep is a recipient of several awards. | |
| Table of contents | |
Part I: Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction?The Canvas of Nano Part II: Experimental Methods Chapter 2. Investigating and Manipulating Materials in the Nanoscale Part III: Diversity in Nanosystems Chapter 3. Fullerenes Chapter 4. Carbon Nanotubes Chapter 5. Self-assembled Monolayers Chapter 6. Gas Phase Clusters Chapter 7. Semiconductor Quantum Dots Chapter 8. Monolayer-protected Metal Nanoparticles Chapter 9. Core-shell Nanoparticles Chapter 10. Nanoshells Part IV: Evolving Interfaces of Nano Chapter 11. Nanobiology Chapter 12. Nanosensors Chapter 13. Nanomedicines Chapter 14. Molecular Nanomachines Chapter 15. Nanotribology Part V: Society and Nano Chapter 16. Societal Implications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (in Developing Countries) | |
