Nanotechnology and Functional Materials for Engineers

Table of contents

1. Cover image
2. Title page
3. Table of Contents
4. Copyright
5. Biography
6. Preface
7. Chapter 1. An Introduction to Nanotechnology
   1. Abstract
   2. 1.1 Definition
   3. 1.2 Introduction
   4. 1.3 History
   5. 1.4 Applications
   6. 1.5 Recent Research and Future Perspectives
   7. 1.6 Conclusions
8. Chapter 2. Generic Methodologies for Characterization
   1. Abstract
   2. 2.1 Introduction
   3. 2.2 Scanning Probes
   4. 2.3 Electron Microscopy
   5. 2.4 Diffraction Techniques
   6. 2.5 Spectroscopy Techniques
   7. 2.6 Surface Analysis and Depth Profiling
   8. 2.7 Conclusions
9. Chapter 3. Smart Nanomaterials
   1. Abstract
   2. 3.1 Introduction
   3. 3.2 Nanoscale Materials
   4. 3.3 Mechanisms of Response
   5. 3.4 Synthesis
   6. 3.5 Applications
   7. 3.6 Current Research and Future Perspectives
   8. 3.7 Conclusions
10. Chapter 4. Nanosensors
    1. Abstract
    2. 4.1 Introduction
    3. 4.2 Manufacturing Methods
    4. 4.3 Types of Nanosensors
    5. 4.4 Nanostructures and Materials
    6. 4.5 Applications
    7. 4.6 Current Research and Future Perspectives
    8. 4.7 Conclusions
11. Chapter 5. Nanoparticles
    1. Abstract
    2. 5.1 Introduction
    3. 5.2 Synthesis and Characteristics
    4. 5.3 Applications
    5. 5.4 Current Research and Future Perspectives
    6. 5.5 Conclusions
12. Chapter 6. Nanopolymers
    1. Abstract
    2. 6.1 Nanopolymers and Their Applications
    3. 6.2 Fabricating Nanopolymers: Electrospinning
    4. 6.3 Environmental Applications
    5. 6.4 Biomedical Technology
    6. 6.5 Polymeric Nanofibers as Sensors
    7. 6.6 Conclusions
13. Chapter 7. Nanotubes
    1. Abstract
    2. 7.1 Introduction
    3. 7.2 Properties
    4. 7.3 Production Methods of NTs
    5. 7.4 Purification of NTs
    6. 7.5 Applications of CNTs
    7. 7.6 Current Research and Future Perspectives
14. Chapter 8. Nanoshells
    1. Abstract
    2. 8.1 Introduction
    3. 8.2 Types of Nanoshells
    4. 8.3 Properties of Nanoshell Particles
    5. 8.4 Applications of Nanoshells
    6. 8.5 Current Research and Future Perspectives
15. Chapter 9. Electronic and Electro-Optic Nanotechnology
    1. Abstract
    2. 9.1 History
    3. 9.2 Theory of Electronic Nanotechnology
    4. 9.3 Theory of Electro-Optic Nanotechnology
    5. 9.4 Current Research and Future Perspectives
16. Chapter 10. Self-Assembling Nanostructures
    1. Abstract
    2. 10.1 Introduction
    3. 10.2 Building Blocks
    4. 10.3 Principles of Self-Assembly
    5. 10.4 Methods to Prepare and Pattern Nanoparticles
    6. 10.5 Current Research and Future Perspectives
    7. 10.6 Conclusions
17. Chapter 11. Nanomedicine
    1. Abstract
    2. 11.1 Introduction to Nanomedicine
    3. 11.2 Applications of Nanotechnology in Nanomedicine
    4. 11.3 Nanopharmaceuticals
    5. 11.4 Nano-Ophthalmology
    6. 11.5 Tissue Engineering
    7. 11.6 Bone Engineering
    8. 11.7 Conclusions
18. References
    1. Further Reading
19. Index