Fundamentals of Nanotechnology-Second Edition 2019: An Advanced Tutorial

by George Haynes

Fundamentals of Nanotechnology-Seccond Edition Expanded Contents I. What is Nanotechnology? (Lecture #1) A. Nano- & “Top-Down Nanotechnology” B. Molecular/Chemical “Self-Assembly” C. Unique Properties of Nanomaterials D. Where are the Career Areas? Key Nanobiotechnology/nanomedical technology; Nanomaterials/nanochemistry; Nanoelectronics E. Nanostructures in Nature Key How Do We See Nanostructures?; Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) F. About the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) G. The state of Nanotechnology Key State Support for Nanotechnology R&D H. Structure of nanomaterials I. Science at the nano-scale Key Synthesis of nanoparticles; Homogeneous nucleation; top-down/bottom-up fabrication J. Approaches of Nanotechnology Key Structure of Carbon Nanotubes; Quantum dots; Nanoparticle photonic crystal dye laser; 3D architectures made from nanocrystals and nanowires K. Opportunities and risks of Nanotechnologies Key Role of Intellectual Property (IP) Systems in Nanotechnology Developments; Potential Limitations on the Patentability of Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology and industrial insurance II. Applications of Nanotechnology (Lecture #2) A. Nanomedicine Based on Nanoparticles Key History of Nanomedicine; Future Development of Nanomedicine B. Nanoscience for Biosensing Key Electrochemical biosensors; Nanowires, nanofibers, and nanoprobes C. Elements of nanoelectronics Key Mechanical Nanocomputers; Chemical Nanocomputers; Quantum Nanocomputers D. Textiles Key Filtration; Acoustic applications; Medical and biological applications E. Nanotechnology in Sports Key nanocomposites incorporating CNTs; Market Potential F. Gold Nanostructures Key Photothermal cancer therapy in mice; Functionalized Gold Nanorods G. The Age of Nanorobotics Key Pharmacytes, dentifrobots, vasculoids; components of Nanorobots; respirocytes Appendix 1 Bio-Nano-Machines for Space Applications Appendix 2 Use of plasma polymerization to improve the chemical properties of particles and nanoparticles (Tutorial)

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2016