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Essentials in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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Essentials in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology offers a comprehensive introduction to the field, starting with its history and natural examples before exploring man-made nanomaterials and their impacts.

The book explains synthetic methods and characterisation techniques using modern tools, providing readers with a solid foundation in this evolving domain.

It covers various nanomaterials including inorganics, carbon-based, nanocomposites, and self-assembled nanostructures, discussing their synthesis, properties, and applications in areas like IT, environmental pollution control, energy, nanomedicine, and consumer goods.
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Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals in engineering and technology looking to grasp the basics and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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This book describes various aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It begins with an introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology and includes a historical prospective, nanotechnology working in nature, man -made nanomaterial and impact of nanotechnology illustrated with examples.

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This book describes various aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It begins with an introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology and includes a historical perspective, nanotechnology working in nature, man-made nanomaterial, and the impact of nanotechnology illustrated with examples.

It goes on to describe general synthetic approaches and strategies, and also deals with the characterization of nanomaterial using modern tools and techniques to provide a basic understanding for those interested in learning about this emerging area.

It then addresses different kinds of nanomaterial such as inorganics, carbon-based, nanocomposites, and self-assembled/supramolecular nanostructures in terms of their varieties, synthesis, and properties. In addition, it contains chapters devoted to unique properties with mathematical treatment wherever applicable and the novel applications dealing with information technology, pollution control (environment, water), energy, nanomedicine, healthcare, consumer goods, etc.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119096115

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 May 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 821g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Narendra Kumar, Ph.D., is Former Director, DRDO, of MoD, India; carried out pioneering research in the development of advanced materials including nanomaterials and products based on them for various defense applications; and has over 100 research papers, 12 patents, and a book, Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in the Treatment of Life-Threatening Diseases, to his credit. He is recipient of several national awards including Best Scientist DRDO Award and MRSI- Annual Award, 2010. Dr. Kumar is associated with American Chemical Society and Materials Research Society of India.

Sunita Kumbhat, Ph.D., is Professor of Chemistry at J. N. V. University, Jodhpur, India, teaching graduate and postgraduate courses on Analytical Chemistry; research fields include electrochemistry, sensor/biosensor, SPR technology, and nanomaterials. She has been Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellow 1994–1995, Oxford University; UGC-National Associate 1995–1997, BARC, Mumbai; and INSA-JSPS Fellow 2005, Kyushu University, Japan. Dr. Kumbhat is associated with International Society Electrochemistry, Bioelectrochemical Society, Chemical Research Society of India, and National Assessment and Accreditation Council, India.

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