
Nanotechnology For Dummies
Wiley (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 5. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-470-89191-9 (ISBN)
Description
The bestselling introductory guide on nanotechnology-now revised and updated
The world of nanotechnology is ever changing and evolving; this fun and friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin with explaining the background of nanotechnology and then examine industries that are affected by this technology. Aiming to educate and simultaneously dispel common myths, the book explores the many nanotechnology-enabled consumer products available on the market today, ranging from socks to face lotion to jet skis to floor cleaners, to name a few.
* Serves as a fun and friendly introduction to the fascinating topic of nanotechnology
* Discusses the various issues involving nanotechnology in the areas of environment, medicine, defense, and others
* Provides real-world examples of everyday nanotechnology use such as floor cleaners, flash memory drives, face lotion, computer processors, and more
Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-understand overview of nanotechnology and its real-world implementation.
More details
Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
554 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-89191-9 (9780470891919)
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Nanotechnology For Dummies
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Nanotechnology For Dummies
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Persons
Earl Boysen is the founder of UnderstandingNano.com and was an engineer in the semiconductor industry for 20 years. He coauthored the first edition of this book as well as The All-New Electronics Self-Study Guide.
Nancy Boysen has written more than 60 books on technology. She is senior editor for UnderstandingNano.com and runs TechSmartSenior.com.
Content
Foreword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: Nanotechnology Basics 5
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nanotechnology Concepts 7
Chapter 2: Who's Doing What? 19
Chapter 3: Building Blocks: Nanomaterials 37
Chapter 4: Nano Tools 59
Chapter 5: Putting Nanotechnology to Work 77
Part II: Nano Applications 93
Chapter 6: Nanoscale Electronics 95
Chapter 7: Nanotechnology in Your House and Car 113
Chapter 8: When Nano Gets Personal 133
Chapter 9: Changing the Way We Do Medicine 159
Chapter 10: Saving Energy with Nano 181
Chapter 11: Improving the Environment 197
Chapter 12: Star Wars: Nano in Space and Defense 213
Part III: Nanotechnology and People 229
Chapter 13: Nano Ethics, Safety, and Regulations 231
Chapter 14: Making Nano Work for You: Education and Careers 245
Part IV: The Part of Tens 259
Chapter 15: Top Ten Nano Web Sites 261
Chapter 16: Ten Nano Universities 273
Chapter 17: Ten Interesting Nano Research Labs 287
Glossary 307
Index 313