Overview
Reviews applied nanomaterials and nanotechnologies in different sectors: medicine, NEMS/MEMS, micro power generators and energy related sectors
Reviews already established results and state-of-the-art research in material development, nanomaterial properties and practical applications in specific fields
Provides insights into both the material development levels and aspects of practical end applications
Aimed at young researchers and professionals in this area, as a review of current state of development from aspects of different expertise: from medical applications to engineering
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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About this book
This book covers diverse areas in which nanoscience and nanotechnology have led to significant technological advances and practical applications, with special emphasis on novel types of nanomaterials and their applicability into a new generation of nano- and micro-devices. Different nanomaterials are reviewed with a focus on several practical application areas and their commercial utilization. Production technologies of nanomaterials are presented as one of the challenges today. Sectors where nanotechnology has already significantly contributed are presented, along with specific nanotechnology solutions: energy related sectors, NEMS/MEMS, micro power generators, spintronics and healthcare. The basic properties and applications of nanostructured thermoelectric materials, ferroelectric and piezoelectric nanomaterials are reviewed. Examples of several developed thin-film thermogenerators are shown. A review of existing solutions and developing challenges are given regarding sustainable energy production, photovoltaics, solar cells, hydrogen economy and improved classes of batteries as contributions to green products and circular economy. Novel, highly promising areas in nanotechnology, are shown, such as voltage-driven nano-spintronics. Recent advances in friction characterisation at the nano level are described. Several proven nanomaterials have been reviewed pertaining to biomedicine. The use of nanomaterials in ophthalmology and cosmetic industry are reviewed, and the potential for silver nanoparticles and iron-based nanomaterials in biomedicine, also with recognised challenges and possible threats of non-controlled use of nanomaterials.
This work is the result of joint efforts of different companies, academic, and research institutions participating in WIMB Tempus project, 543898-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-ES-TEMPUS-JPHES, "Development of Sustainable Interrelations between Education, Research and Innovation at WBC Universities in Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials where Innovation Means Business", co-funded by the Tempus Programme of the European Union.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Commercialization of Nanotechnologies–A Case Study Approach
Editors: Dermot Brabazon, Eva Pellicer, Fatima Zivic, Jordi Sort, Maria Dolors Baró, Nenad Grujovic, Kwang-Leong Choy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56979-6
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-56978-9Published: 21 September 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-86049-7Published: 10 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-56979-6Published: 08 September 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 315
Number of Illustrations: 110 b/w illustrations
Topics: Nanotechnology and Microengineering, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology, Nanoscale Science and Technology, Energy Efficiency, Ophthalmology