Nanotechnology Demystified / Edition 1

by Wade Adams, Linda D. Williams

Overview

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Get up to speed on nanotechnology and the many biological, chemical, physical, environmental, and political aspects of this developing science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071460231
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	08/28/2006
Series:	Demystified
Pages:	343
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Linda Williams is a nonfiction writer with expertise and experience in the fields of science, medicine, and space. She was a former lead scientist and/or technical writer for NASA, McDonnell Douglas, Wyle Labs, and Rice University. Williams is also author of Chemistry Demystified, Earth Science Demystified, and Environmental Science Demystified, all by McGraw-Hill.

Wade Adams, Ph.D. is a Senior Faculty Fellow in the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, Houston, TX. He has written more than 190 publications, including several review articles and two edited books.

Table of Contents

Introduction

PART ONE: DISCOVERY

Chapter 1: Buckyball Discovery

Chapter 2: Nanoscale

Chapter 3: What Makes Nano Special?

Chapter 4: Nanoscience Toolbox

Test: Part One

PART TWO: WET APPLICATIONS

Chapter 5: Biology

Chapter 6: Medicine

Chapter 7: Environment

Test: Part Two

PART THREE: DRY APPLICATIONS

Chapter 8: Materials

Chapter 9: Electronics and Sensors

Chapter 10: Communications

Chapter 11: Energy

Test: Part Three

PART FOUR: FUTURE

Chapter 12: Business and Investing

Chapter 13: Nanotechnology and Public Policy

Chapter 14: From Here to There

Test: Part Four

FINAL EXAM

Answers to Quizzes, Test and Exam Questions

Appendix 1: Acronyms and Descriptions

Appendix 2: Companies and Products

Appendix 3: References

Index