Focus on Nanomaterials Research

Focus on Nanomaterials Research
Author: B. M. Caruta
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2006
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781594548970

Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometre is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this frontier field.

Focus on Nanotechnology Research

Focus on Nanotechnology Research
Author: Eugene V. Dirote
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this frontier field. Contents: Preface; Electrospinning: A Novel Method for Metal Oxide Fibres; Nanofocusing Probe Optimisation in a Near-Field Head for an Ultra-High Density Optical Memory; Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Metallic Nanocluster Interfaces; Pre- and Post-Breakdown Conduction of Thin SiO2 Gate Oxides of MOS Devices: A Conductive Atomic Force Microscope Study; Topographic and Electrical Characterisation of Afm-Grown SiO2 on Si; Solvothermal Route used to Synthesize BN Nanocrystals and the Catalytic Effect of BN Nanocrystals; Covalently Attached Multilayer Self-Assembly Films and Micropatterns Comprising Metal

Annual Review of Nano Research

Annual Review of Nano Research
Author: C. Jeffrey Brinker
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2010
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814280526

Annual Review of Nano Research, Volume 3 focuses mainly on nanofabrication, nanomaterials and nanostructures, and energy application of nanomaterials. All the review chapters are contributed by well-published scientists and bring the most recent advancement in selected topics to the readers. This review volume will serve dual purposes: either as an excellent introduction to scientists whose expertise lie in different fields but who are interested in learning about nanotechnology, or as a quick reference for experts active in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1: Nanoscale Biosensors and Biochips (64 KB). Contents: Nanoscale Biosensors and Biochips (W R Leifert et al.); Surface Modifications and Applications of Magnetic and Selective Nonmagnetic Nanoparticles (R Shen & H Yang); Progress in Bionanocomposite Materials (E Ruiz-Hitzky et al.); Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications (J L Vivero-Escoto et al.); Nanostructured Mesoporous Materials as Drug Delivery Systems (I Izquierdo-Barba et al.); Chemical Synthesis, Self-Assembly and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles (S Peng et al.); Recent Development and Applications of Nanoimprint Technology (X Cheng & L J Guo); Three-Dimensional Nanostructure Fabrication by Focused-Ion-Beam Chemical-Vapor-Deposition (S Matsui); Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Nanostructured Zinc Oxide (Q-F Zhang & G-Z Cao); Nanocomposites as High Efficiency Thermoelectric Materials (S J Thiagarajan et al.); Nanostructured Materials for Hydrogen Storage (S Sepehri & G-Z Cao); Recent Advances in the Characterization of Mesoporous Materials by Physical Adsorption (M Thommes). Readership: Research scientists and engineers in academia, research institutes and industry, as well as graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students in the physical sciences and engineering.

Annual Review of Nano Research

Annual Review of Nano Research
Author: Guozhong Cao
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 650
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9812705643

The first volume in an exciting new series, Annual Review of Nano Research, this formidable collection of review articles sees renowned contributors from eight different countries tackle the most recent advances in nanofabrication, nanomaterials and nanostructures.The broad coverage of topics in nanotechnology and nanoscience also includes a special focus on the hot topic of biomedical applications of nanomaterials. The important names contributing to the volume include: M R Bockstaller (USA), L Duclaux (France), S Forster (Germany), W Fritzsche (Germany), L Jiang (China), C Lopez (Spain), W J Parak (Germany), B Samori (Italy), U S Schubert (The Netherlands), S Shinkai (Japan), A Stein (USA), S M Hou (China), and Y N Xia (USA).The volume serves both as a handy reference for experts active in the field and as an excellent introduction to scientists whose expertise lies elsewhere but who are interested in learning about this cutting-edge research area.

Nanomaterial Biointeractions at the Cellular, Organismal and System Levels

Nanomaterial Biointeractions at the Cellular, Organismal and System Levels
Author: Nilesh Sharma
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2021-03-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030657922

The range of nanomaterial applications has expanded recently from catalysis, electronics, and filtration to therapeutics, diagnostics, agriculture, and food because of unique properties and potentials of different nanoparticles and nanomaterials. Research shows that these exquisite particles can interact with an organism at the cellular, physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels. However, our knowledge of how they affect these changes, selectively or generally, in diverse organism or ecosystems is very limited and far from satisfactory. Data indicate that the biological function largely depends on the shape, size, and surface characteristics of the nanoparticles used besides life cycle stages of an organism. Therefore, this compilation will focus on the body of work carried out by distinguished investigators using diverse nanomaterials and plant and animal species. This book includes specific case studies as well as general review articles highlighting aspects of multilayered interactions, and targets not only research and academic scholars but also the concerned industry and policy makers as well.

Functional Nanomaterials

Functional Nanomaterials
Author: Wai-Yeung Wong
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527347976

Functional Nanomaterials Presents the most recent advances in the production and applications of various functional nanomaterials As new synthetic methods, characterization technologies, and nanomaterials (NMs) with novel physical and chemical properties are developed, researchers and scientists across disciplines need to keep pace with advancements in the dynamic field. Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts, synthetic methods, characterization technologies, device fabrication, performance evaluation, and both current and emerging applications. Contributions from leading scientists in academia and industry present research developments of novel functional nanomaterials including metal nanoparticles, two-dimensional nanomaterials, perovskite-based nanomaterials, and polymer-based nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Topics include metal-based nanomaterials for electrochemical water splitting, cerium-based nanostructure materials for electrocatalysis, applications of rare earth luminescent nanomaterials, metal complex nanosheets, and methods for synthesizing polymer nanocomposites. Provides readers with timely and accurate information on the development of functional nanomaterials in nanoscience and nanotechnology Presents a critical perspective of the design strategy, synthesis, and characterization of advanced functional nanomaterials Focuses on recent research developments in emerging areas with emphasis on fundamental concepts and applications Explores functional nanomaterials for applications in areas such as electrocatalysis, bioengineering, optoelectronics, and electrochemistry Covers a diverse range of nanomaterials, including carbonaceous nanomaterials, metal-based nanomaterials, transition metal dichalcogenides-based nanomaterials, semiconducting molecules, and magnetic nanoparticles Functional Nanomaterials is an invaluable resource for chemists, materials scientists, electronics engineers, bioengineers, and others in the scientific community working with nanomaterials in the fields of energy, electronics, and biomedicine.

Triennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative

Triennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2016-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309447976

Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, often referred to simply as "nanotechnology," is the understanding, characterization, and control of matter at the scale of nanometers, the dimension of atoms and molecules. Advances in nanotechnology promise new materials and structures that are the basis of solutions, for example, for improving human health, optimizing available energy and water resources, supporting a vibrant economy, raising the standard of living, and increasing national security. Established in 2001, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is a coordinated, multiagency effort with the mission to expedite the discovery, development, and deployment of nanoscale science and technology to serve the public good. This report is the latest triennial review of the NNI called for by the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003. It examines and comments on the mechanisms in use by the NNI to advance focused areas of nanotechnology towards advanced development and commercialization and on the physical and human infrastructure needs for successful realization in the United States of the benefits of nanotechnology development.

New Developments in Gold Nanomaterials Research

New Developments in Gold Nanomaterials Research
Author: James Kah Chen Yong
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Gold
ISBN: 9781634853620

This book provides a broad discussion on recent research advances in gold nanomaterials. Since their use in glass staining during the Gothic and Renaissance period, gold nanomaterials have recently been more extensively studied and used in different fields, including applications in biomedical and energy domains. Although the scope of research in gold nanomaterials is enormous, this book provides for the first time a practical overview that condenses this immense amount of information into a single volume. While there are a number of excellent books on the market covering various types of nanomaterials, there are very few monographs to date that specifically focus on the broad research areas on gold nanomaterials. This book attempts to capture the recent developments in gold nanomaterials research through nine chapters in four broad sections; these sections are divided by the synthesis of gold nanomaterials, biological applications, sensing, and energy applications of gold nanomaterials. Many of the chapters contain introductions to the basic physical and chemical principles of the subject area. The authors hope that this book will serve as a good introduction to people just entering the field, and also for practitioners and experts seeking information in other subfields of gold nanomaterials.

Review of the Federal Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research

Review of the Federal Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2009-02-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309185831

This new book from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government's plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials, which are increasingly being used in consumer goods and industry. An effective national plan for identifying and managing potential risks is essential to the successful development and public acceptance of nanotechnology-enabled products. The book recommends a robust national strategic plan for addressing nanotechnology-related EHS risks, which will need to focus on promoting research that can assist all stakeholders, including federal agencies, in planning, controlling, and optimizing the use of engineered nanomaterials while minimizing EHS effects of concern to society. Such a plan will ensure the timely development of engineered nanoscale materials that will bring about great improvements in the nation's health, its environmental quality, its economy, and its security.

Nanomaterials for Clinical Applications

Nanomaterials for Clinical Applications
Author: Costas Demetzos
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2020-02-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128168765

Nanomaterials in Clinical Medicine: Case Studies in Nanomedicines focuses on the nanomaterials that can be formulated as drug delivery vehicles, such as liposomes, micelles, nanoemulsions and nanogels. Their physicochemical, morphological, thermo-dynamical and nanotoxicological properties are analyzed with respect to the design and development of drug delivery nanosystems for the encapsulation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient and its controlled release. Each chapter covers basic properties, the nanosystem (e.g., liposomes), the added value in drug delivery and targeting, and future perspectives. Case studies and examples of how nanomaterials are being used in clinical medicine, including marketed liposomal medicines and medical utility and regimens are also included. Particular attention is given to new nanocarriers, such as elastic liposomes, lipid polymeric hybrid nanoparticles, organogel, nanofibers carbon nanomaterials, quantum dots and inorganic nanoparticles. This book is an important information source for those wanting to increase their understanding of what major nanomaterials are being used to create more effective drug delivery systems. - Summarizes the major nanomaterials used in clinical medicine, explaining how their properties make them suitable for this purpose - Explains how nanomaterials are used to create increasingly efficient drug delivery vehicles - Includes real-life examples, demonstrating how nanomaterials are being used in medical practice