Nano: The Essentials

Table of contents

Part I: Introduction

1. Introduction?The Canvas of Nano

Part II: Experimental Methods

2. Investigating and Manipulating Materials in the Nanoscale

Part III: Diversity in Nanosystems

3. Fullerenes

4. Carbon Nanotubes

5. Self-assembled Monolayers

6. Gas Phase Clusters

7. Semiconductor Quantum Dots

8. Monolayer-protected Metal Nanoparticles

9. Core-shell Nanoparticles

10. Nanoshells

Part IV: Evolving Interfaces of Nano

11. Nanobiology

12. Nanosensors

13. Nanomedicines

14. Molecular Nanomachines

15. Nanotribology

Part V: Society and Nano

16. Societal Implications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (in Developing Countries)

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?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.