Nanotechnology Demystified - Brossura

Williams, Linda

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0071460233 ISBN 13: 9780071460231

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006

Riassunto

This is a self-teaching guide for anyone interested in the booming field of Nanotechnology and all the contributing forces behind it

Because it will take an overall introductory view of nanoscience and nanotechnology, it is ideal as a supplemental textbook, or as a general reference for policy makers, engineers, and research technicians, among others.

The tried and true Demystified format will be employed, along with wonderful icons to help point out particularly interesting and important ideas.

Key features

A self-teaching guide for anyone interested in nanotechnology and the many biological, chemical, physical, environmental and political aspects of the developing science

The field of Nanotechnology is HUGE

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Linda D. Williams is a nonfiction writer with specialities in science, medicine, and space. She works in the Weiss School of Natural Sciences at Rice University, Houston, Texas. A resident of Houston, Texas, Ms. Williams' work has ranged from biochemistry and microbiology to genetics and human enzyme research. She has worked as a technical writer and chief scientist at NASA and McDonnell Douglas, and served as a science speaker for the Medical Sciences Division of NASA-Johnson Space Centre. She is the author of two other popular volumes in this series, Earth Science Demystified and Chemistry Demystified.

Contenuti:

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

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071460233
• ISBN 13: 9780071460231
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 368