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Nanotechnology and Functional Materials for Engineers
1st Edition - January 4, 2017
Author: Yaser Dahman
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780323512565
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eBook ISBN:9780323524667
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Nanotechnology and Functional Materials for Engineers focuses on key essentials and examples across the spectrum of nanomaterials as applied by engineers, including nanosensors, smart nanomaterials, nanopolymers, and nanotubes. Chapters cover their synthesis and characteristics, production methods, and applications, with specific sections exploring nanoelectronics and electro-optic nanotechnology, nanostructures, and nanodevices.
This book is a valuable resource for interdisciplinary researchers who want to learn more about how nanomaterials are used in different types of engineering, including electrical, chemical, and biomedical.
Offers in-depth information on a variety of nanomaterials and how they are used for different engineering applications
Provides an overview of current research and suggests how this will impact future applications
Explores how the unique properties of different nanomaterials make them particularly suitable for specific applications
Early-career professionals and students in materials science, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering and the natural sciences who want to learn more about the applications of nanomaterials
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Nanotechnology
Abstract
1.1 Definition
1.2 Introduction
1.3 History
1.4 Applications
1.5 Recent Research and Future Perspectives
1.6 Conclusions
Chapter 2. Generic Methodologies for Characterization
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Scanning Probes
2.3 Electron Microscopy
2.4 Diffraction Techniques
2.5 Spectroscopy Techniques
2.6 Surface Analysis and Depth Profiling
2.7 Conclusions
Chapter 3. Smart Nanomaterials
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Nanoscale Materials
3.3 Mechanisms of Response
3.4 Synthesis
3.5 Applications
3.6 Current Research and Future Perspectives
3.7 Conclusions
Chapter 4. Nanosensors
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Manufacturing Methods
4.3 Types of Nanosensors
4.4 Nanostructures and Materials
4.5 Applications
4.6 Current Research and Future Perspectives
4.7 Conclusions
Chapter 5. Nanoparticles
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Synthesis and Characteristics
5.3 Applications
5.4 Current Research and Future Perspectives
5.5 Conclusions
Chapter 6. Nanopolymers
Abstract
6.1 Nanopolymers and Their Applications
6.2 Fabricating Nanopolymers: Electrospinning
6.3 Environmental Applications
6.4 Biomedical Technology
6.5 Polymeric Nanofibers as Sensors
6.6 Conclusions
Chapter 7. Nanotubes
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Properties
7.3 Production Methods of NTs
7.4 Purification of NTs
7.5 Applications of CNTs
7.6 Current Research and Future Perspectives
Chapter 8. Nanoshells
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Types of Nanoshells
8.3 Properties of Nanoshell Particles
8.4 Applications of Nanoshells
8.5 Current Research and Future Perspectives
Chapter 9. Electronic and Electro-Optic Nanotechnology
Abstract
9.1 History
9.2 Theory of Electronic Nanotechnology
9.3 Theory of Electro-Optic Nanotechnology
9.4 Current Research and Future Perspectives
Chapter 10. Self-Assembling Nanostructures
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Building Blocks
10.3 Principles of Self-Assembly
10.4 Methods to Prepare and Pattern Nanoparticles
10.5 Current Research and Future Perspectives
10.6 Conclusions
Chapter 11. Nanomedicine
Abstract
11.1 Introduction to Nanomedicine
11.2 Applications of Nanotechnology in Nanomedicine
11.3 Nanopharmaceuticals
11.4 Nano-Ophthalmology
11.5 Tissue Engineering
11.6 Bone Engineering
11.7 Conclusions
No. of pages: 282
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: January 4, 2017
Imprint: Elsevier
Paperback ISBN: 9780323512565
eBook ISBN: 9780323524667
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Yaser Dahman
Dr. Yaser Dahman has research focused on several emerging areas of technology in the fields of Pharmaceutical Science and Biotechnology. He has commissioned a state-of-the-art research facility at Toronto Metropolitan University to conduct his research projects, which were funded by several agencies including TMU, NSERC and Ministry of Agriculture Canada.
Dr. Dahman has extensive experience in developing medical devices for the health care industry, such as developing and testing novel wound dressing materials for chronic wounds.
In the past five years, Dr. Dahman has supervised over 20 graduate student thesis projects, and published several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His research team has participated in several national and international conferences in addition to local and regional meetings.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
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