Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

The maturation of nanotechnology has revealed it to be a unique and distinct discipline rather than a specialization within a larger field. Its textbook cannot afford to be a chemistry, physics, or engineering text focused on nano. It must be an integrated, multidisciplinary, and specifically nano textbook. The archetype of the modern nano textbook, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology builds a solid background in characterization and fabrication methods while integrating the physics, chemistry, and biology facets. The remainder of this color text focuses on applications, examining engineering aspects as well as nanomaterials and industry-specific applications in such areas as energy, electronics, and biotechnology.

Also available in two course-specific volumes:
Introduction to Nanoscience elucidates the nanoscale along with the societal impacts of nanoscience, then presents an overview of characterization and fabrication methods. The authors systematically discuss the chemistry, physics, and biology aspects of nanoscience, providing a complete picture of the challenges, opportunities, and inspirations posed by each facet before giving a brief glimpse at nanoscience in action: nanotechnology.
Fundamentals of Nanotechnology surveys the field’s broad landscape, exploring the physical basics such as nanorheology, nanofluidics, and nanomechanics as well as industrial concerns such as manufacturing, reliability, and safety. The authors then explore the vast range of nanomaterials and systematically outline devices and applications in various industrial sectors.

Qualifying instructors who purchase either of these volumes (or the combined set) are given online access to a wealth of instructional materials. These include detailed lecture notes, review summaries, slides, exercises, and more. The authors provide enough material for both one- and two-semester courses.

Perspectives

Introduction
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology—The Distinction
Historical Perspectives
Advanced Materials
Tools of Nano
Nature’s Take on Nano and the Advent of Molecular Biology
The Nano Perspective

Societal Implications of Nano
Introduction to Societal Issues
Ethical Implications
Legal Implications
Environmental Implications
Public Perception
Future of Nanotechnology


Nanotools

Characterization Methods
Characterization of Nanomaterials
Electron Probe Methods
Scanning Probe Microscopy Methods
Spectroscopic Methods
Nonradiative and Nonelectron Characterization Methods

Fabrication Methods
Fabrication of Nanomaterials
Top-Down Fabrication
Bottom-Up Fabrication
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling


Physics: Properties and Phenomena

Materials, Structure, and the Nanosurface
Importance of the Surface
Engineering Materials
Particle Shape and the Surface
Surface and Volume
Atomic Structure
Particle Orientation

Energy at the Nanoscale
Surface Energy
Basic Thermodynamics
Liquid State
Surface Energy (and Stress) of Solids
Surface Energy Minimization Mechanisms

The Material Continuum
Material Continuum
Basic Quantum Mechanics and the Solid State
Zero-Dimensional Materials
One-Dimensional Materials
Two-Dimensional Materials
Hierarchical Structures
Quantum Size Effects and Scaling Laws

Nanothermodynamics
Thermodynamics and Nanothermodynamics
Classical Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Statistical Mechanics
Other Kinds of Thermodynamics
Nanothermodynamics
Modern Nanothermodynamics


Chemistry: Synthesis and Modification

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
Carbon
Fullerenes
Carbon Nanotubes
Diamondoid Nanomaterials

Chemical Interactions at the Nanoscale
Bonding Considerations at the Nanoscale
Electrostatic Interactions
Hydrogen Bonding
Van der Waals Attractions
Hydrophobic Effect

Supramolecular Chemistry
Chemistry of Nanomaterials
Supramolecular Chemistry
Design and Synthesis of Selected Supramolecular Species
Extended Supramolecular Structures

Chemical Synthesis and Modification of Nanomaterials
Chemistry and Chemical Modification
Self-Assembly Revisited
Synthesis and Chemical Modification of Nanomaterials
Template Synthesis
Polymer Chemistry and Nanocomposites


Natural and Bionanoscience

Natural Nanomaterials
Natural Nanomaterials
Inorganic Natural Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials from the Animal Kingdom
Nanomaterials Derived from Cell Walls
Nanomaterials in Insects
Gecko Feet: Adhesive Nanostructures
More Natural Fibers
Summary

Biomolecular Nanoscience
Introduction to Biomolecular Nanoscience
Material Basis of Life
Cellular Membranes and Signaling Systems
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
Concluding Remarks

SECTION II:
Perspectives

Introduction
Perspectives of Nanotechnology
The Business of Nanotechnology
Education and Workforce Development
Buildings for Nanotech
National and International In-frastructure
Nanotechnology Products

Nanometrology: Standards and Nanomanufacturing
The Transition, the Need
Nanometrology and Uncertainty
Quantum Metrology
Nanometrology Tools
Nanometrology and Nanomanufacturing Standards
Nanomanufacturing and Molecular Assembly


Electromagnetic Engineering

Nanoelectronics
Electronics and Nanoelectronics
Microelectronics
Nanoscale Electronics

Nano-optics
Introduction to Optics
The Surface Plasmon
Quantum Dots
Near-Field Microscopies
Nanophotonics

Nanomagnetism
Introduction
Characteristics of Nanomagnetic Systems
Magnetism in Reduced Dimensional Systems
Physical Properties of Magnetic Nanostructures
Recent Progress in Nanoscale Sample Preparation
Nanomagnetism Applications

Mechanical Nanoengineering

Nanomechanics
Introduction
Three-Atom Chain
Lattice Mechanics
Stress and Strain
Linear Elasticity Relations
Molecular Dynamics
Structure and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
Nanomechanical Measurement Techniques and Applications
Nano-Microelectromechanical Systems (NEMS/MEMS)

Nanostructure and Nanocomposite Thin Films
Introduction
Classification of Nanostructured, Nanocomposite Tribological Coatings
Background of Nanostructured Super-Hard Coatings
New Directions for Nanostructured Super-Tough Coatings
Processing Techniques and Principles
General Considerations and Practical Aspects of Sputtering Deposition

Applications of Thin Films
Technological Applications of Thin Films
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering of Ti–Al–Si–N Coatings
Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering of Ti–Si–B–C–N Coatings
Pulsed Closed Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering of Cr–Al–N Coatings


Chemical Nanoengineering

Nanocatalysis
Introduction to Catalytic and Nanocatalytic Materials
Fundamentals of Catalysis
Synthesis
Catalyst Characterization

Nanocomposites and Fibers
Nanocomposites and Fibers
Physical and Chemical Properties of Materials
Natural Nanocomposites
Carbon Fibers and Nanotubes
Organic Polymer Nanocomposites
Metal and Ceramic Nanocomposites
Clay Nanocomposite Materials


Biological and Environmental Nanoengineering

Nanobiotechnology
Introduction to Nanobiotechnology
The Biological Immune System
Using Antibodies in Biosensors: Immunoassays
Cantilevers as Nano-Biosensors
Micro- and Nanosensors and Applications
Optical Nanosensors
Nanotechnology for Manipulation of Biomolecules

Biomimetics
The Bio Sciences and Technologies
Biomimetic Design of Molecules
Biomimetic Nanomaterials
Biomimetic Nanoengineering

Medical Nanotechnology
Introduction to Medical Nanotechnology
Nanoparticles and Nanoencapsulation for Medical Applications
Guiding and Stimulating Tissue Function and Growth

Environmental Nanotechnology
The Environment (and Technology)
Water and Soil Quality, Monitoring, and Mitigation
Air Quality, Monitoring, and Mitigation
Energy
Epilogue