Emerging Nanotechnologies for Manufacturing

Nanotechnology is a technology on the verge of commercialization. In this important work, an unrivalled team of international experts provides an exploration of the emerging nanotechnologies that are poised to make the nano-revolution a reality in the manufacturing sector. From their different perspectives, the contributors explore how developments in nanotechnology are transforming areas as diverse as medicine, advanced materials, energy, electronics and agriculture.

Key topics covered include:

Characterization of nanostructures
Bionanotechnology
Nanoelectronics
Micro- and nanomachining
Self-assembly techniques
New applications of carbon nanotubes
Environmental and health impacts

This book provides an important and in-depth guide to the applications and impact of nanotechnology to different manufacturing sectors. As such, it will find a broad readership, from R&D scientists and engineers to venture capitalists.

Key Features

Explains how to use biological pathways to produce nanoelectric devices
Presents data on new, experimental designs
Discusses the history of carbon nanotubes and how they are synthesized to fabricate novel nanostructures (incl. data on laser ablation)
Extensive use of illustrations, tables, and figures throughout

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