Nanotechnologies are maturing, leading to an ever increasing range of commercial applications and rapidly growing nanotechnology markets. In this important work, an unrivalled team of international experts provides an exploration of existing and emerging nanotechnologies as they bring an early transformation in large-scale manufacturing contexts in key sectors such as medicine, advanced materials, energy, and electronics. From their different perspectives, the contributors explore technologies and techniques as well as applications and how they transform those sectors. Key topics covered include: . Characterization of nanostructures . Bionanotechnology . Nanoelectronics . Micro- and nanomachining . Self-assembly techniques . New applications of carbon nanotubes . Environmental and health impacts By updating chapters and expanding coverage the new edition of Emerging Nanotechnologies for Manufacturing reflects the latest developments in nanotechnologies for manufacturing and covers additional nanotechnologies applied in the medical fields such as drug delivery systems. Furthermore, chapters on graphene and smart precursors for novel nanomaterials are added. 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. . Covers Nanotechnology for manufacturing techniques and applications across a variety of industries.. Explores latest developments such as nanosuspensions and nanocarriers in drug delivery systems, graphene applications, and usage of smart precursors to develop nanomaterials.. Well proven reference guide written by leading experts in the field. INDICE: 1.Nanotechnology to Nanomanufacturing 2. Gas Phase Nanofication: A Strategy to Impart Fast Response in Sensors 3. Advanced Characterization Techniques for Nanostructures 4. Non-lithographic Techniques for Nanostructuring of Thin Films and Bulk Surfaces 5. Engineering the Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes to Fabricate Novel Nanostructures 6. Upconverting Fluorescent Nanoparticles for Biological Applications 7. Micro- and Nanomachining 8. Design of Experiments: A Key to Innovation in Nanotechnology 9. Environmental and Occupational Health Issues with Nanoparticles 10. Commercialization of Nanotechnologies: Technology Transfer from University Research Laboratories 11. Fabrication of Hydrogel Micropatterns by Soft Photolithography 12. Nanocrystalline Diamond for RF-MEMS Applications 13. Analysis of the Effects of Micromachining using Nanostructured Cutting Tools 14. Metal Oxide Nanopowder15. Manufacture of liposomes nanocarriers for drug delivery for asthma16. Graphene - manufacture, properties and applications17. Coating solid dosage forms with nanosuspensions18. Smart precursors for manufacturing Nanomaterials
- ISBN: 978-0-323-28990-0
- Editorial: William Andrew
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 512
- Fecha Publicación: 09/09/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés