Encyclopedia of Nanomaterials

In the past three decades, nanoscience and nanotechnology have received wide attention from academia and industry for their great application prospects in fundamental research and technological applications. Nanomaterials play a central role in the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology because they carry the physical and chemical properties that can be used to enable specific functionalities and design novel devices. They can find increasing applications in a broad range of areas, including biomedicine, pharmaceutical industry, energy, environmental science, catalysis, etc. The Encyclopedia of Nanomaterials is a comprehensive reference work on the creation, characterization, property, and processing of nanomaterials, which are discussed in the context of various applications. The Encyclopedia of Nanomaterials, Three Volume Set, is divided into thematic sections covering all aspects of nanomaterials. It includes the synthesis, functionalization, assembly, and characterization of nanomaterials; their chemical, physical, and biological properties; their processing in the form of coating, special texture, and surface patterns; nanodevice fabrication; large-scale manufacturing; and their health and environmental impacts. Focusing on the fundamental concepts of nanomaterials and the key processes to understand, manipulate, and process them, this reference gives readers the ability to design and produce nanomaterials according to the requirements of their specific applications. Further, this encyclopedia includes sections that specifically discuss the large-scale manufacture of nanomaterials and the possible environmental and health impacts of their widespread use in many practical settings. The Encyclopedia of Nanomaterials will be the first one-stop service to provide researchers with such comprehensive coverage of information on nanomaterials. It is written for graduate students and researchers in various fields including but not limited to materials science and engineering, materials chemistry, nanoscience and nanotechnology, biomedicine, sensors and actuators, environmental science, and energy conversion and storage. These articles are also appropriate references for engineers in Research & Development and product manufacturing. One-stop service to provide researchers with comprehensive coverage of foundational information on nanomaterials Each section provides a systematic and detailed introduction of a subtopic of nanomaterials Emphasizes fundamental concepts, rather than describing specific applications, so that readers are enabled to design and produce nanomaterials according to their needs Includes topics important for practical applications such as large-scale manufacturing, film processing, and the possible environmental and health impacts