- A comprehensive and up-to-date textbook on nanomaterials and nanotechnologies
- Strikes the right balance in presenting syntheses, materials, analytical techniques and applications
- Covers the physical, chemical and biological properties of nanomaterials
- Introduces novel materials, including graphene and metamaterials
- Enriched with many useful illustrations
- Includes six useful appendices
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- About this Textbook
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Given the rapid advances in the field, this book offers an up-to-date introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Though condensed into a relatively small volume, it spans the whole range of multidisciplinary topics related to nanotechnology. Starting with the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and solid state physics, it presents both physical and chemical synthetic methods, as well as analytical techniques for studying nanostructures. The size-specific properties of nanomaterials, such as their thermal, mechanical, optical and magnetic characteristics, are discussed in detail.
The book goes on to illustrate the various applications of nanomaterials in electronics, optoelectronics, cosmetics, energy, textiles and the medical field and discusses the environmental impact of these technologies. Many new areas, materials and effects are then introduced, including spintronics, soft lithography, metamaterials, the lotus effect, the Gecko effect and graphene. The book also explains the functional principles of essential techniques, such as scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning near field optical microscopy (SNOM), Raman spectroscopy and photoelectron microscopy. In closing, Chapter 14, ‘Practicals’, provides a helpful guide to setting up and conducting inexpensive nanotechnology experiments in teaching laboratories.
- About the authors
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Dr. Sulabha K. Kulkarni started her career in 1977 in the Physics Department of the University of Pune, India, where she established a laboratory in Surface Science, Materials Science and Nanotechnology. Her area of research encompasses metal, semiconductor and oxide nanoparticles, metallic multilayers, hard coatings, gas-solid interactions. She has international collaborations in many countries and attended conferences both as an invited speaker and as a chairperson. Besides being a life member of various science associations in India, Dr. Kulkarni is a fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Bangalore), Indian National Science Academy (Delhi), National Academy of Sciences (Allahabad) and Maharashtra Academy of Sciences. Since 2009 Dr Kulkarni is affiliated to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune.
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- Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Pages 1-29
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Structure and Bonding
Pages 31-53
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Synthesis of Nanomaterials—I (Physical Methods)
Pages 55-76
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Synthesis of Nanomaterials—II (Chemical Methods)
Pages 77-109
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Synthesis of Nanomaterials—III (Biological Methods)
Pages 111-123
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Nanotechnology: Principles and Practices
- Authors
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- Sulabha K. Kulkarni
- Copyright
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Distribution Rights
- Jointly published with Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India. 1st and 2nd edition published by Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2007 and 2011
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-09171-6
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-09171-6
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-09170-9
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-79163-0
- Edition Number
- 3
- Number of Pages
- XXIV, 403
- Number of Illustrations
- 328 b/w illustrations, 13 illustrations in colour
- Additional Information
- Jointly published with Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India. 1st and 2nd edition published by Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2007 and 2011
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