Nanotechnology & MEMS

The nanotech revolution waits for no man, woman...or child. To revitalize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) performance, the U.S. educational system requires a practical strategy to better educate students about nanoscale science...

Explore foundational and advanced topics in nanoscience with this intuitive introduction In the newly revised Second Edition of Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, renowned researcher Dr. Chris Binns delivers an accessible and broad-based...

The book allows the reader to have a basic understanding of the structure and properties of nanoscale materials routinely used in nanotechnology-based research and industries. To add, the book describes the operation of nanoscale transistors and the...

This book is intended for scientists and engineers in the field of micro- and nano electro-mechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS) and introduces the development of cantilever-based sensor systems using CMOS-compatible micromachining from the design concepts...

Enthusiasts look forward to a time when tiny machines reassemble matter and process information with unparalleled power and precision. But is their vision realistic? Where is the science heading? As nanotechnology (a new technology that many believe will...

This book examines silicon on insulator waveguide technology through theoretical analysis of rectangular, slot, and nanowire configurations. It covers dispersion analysis of silicon nanowire optical rectangular waveguides with applications in methane...

Nature, with its unassuming yet prodigious character, unfolds its assembly and adaptability guided by the principles of thermodynamics and supramolecular chemistry. Every entity in nature, regardless of its form, adheres to these fundamental principles...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of nanomaterials, offering insights into their diverse morphologies and applications. Chapters delve into the industrial potential of nanocellulose-based aerogels, the future of light-driven and...

This book comprehensively covers the development of nanomaterials for applications in life sciences, catalysis and materials engineering. It presents modern, sophisticated solutions to modify the optical, chemical, mechanical and electrical properties of...

Nowadays, most of the research focuses on nanomaterials in which one of the dimensions falls in the 1-100 nm range. These nanomaterials can be thin films, quantum dots, nanowires, nanopyramids, and nanoclusters. Thus, nanomaterials are impacting almost...

This book examines the fascinating field of bionanotechnology, which combines biology with the design, development, and uses of materials at the nanoscale. A thorough introduction to nanotechnology and nanomaterials, emphasizing their creation,...

Ongoing concerns regarding greenhouse gas-related environmental effects, energy security, and the rising costs of conventional energy sources has led to sustained interest and growth in solar energy in general, and photovoltaics in particular. Exploring...

This book is the third volume in the New Era Electronics lecture notes series, a compilation of volumes defining the important concepts tied to the electronics transition happening in the 21st century.The material is adapted from a unique course that...

Nanoelectronic Devices for Hardware and Software Security has comprehensive coverage of the principles, basic concepts, structure, modeling, practices, and circuit applications of nanoelectronics in hardware/software security. It also covers the future...

Nanomaterials have supported humankind’s advancement, becoming one of the most important industry sectors, and are expected to rise to the top by 2030. However, significant challenges must be overcome, such as the performance and efficiency of the...

Nanotechnology and biosensors show how nanotechnology is used to create affordable, mass-produced, portable, small-sized nanosensors to directly monitor food toxicants and environmental pollutants. In addition, it provides the market with systems for...

This book highlights application of nanomaterials for drug delivery, therapy, and engineering. It covers stimuli-sensitive drug delivery systems including an overview of the physical, chemical, biological, and multi-stimuli-responsive nanosystems. It...

This book provides a detailed review on the interactions of nanomaterials with plants, nanodelivery systems in agriculture, the impacts of nanomaterials on seed germination, nanosensors for plant disease diagnosis and toxicity aspects of nanomaterials...

Light is essential for living organisms; however, excessive light causes adverse health conditions. This book covers the most recent progress on nanotechnology for reducing light pollution, discussing many approaches and technologies for controlling...

This book provides comprehensive information of the nanotechnology-based pharmaceutical product development including a diverse range of arenas such as liposomes, nanoparticles, fullerenes, hydrogels, thermally responsive externally activated...

Nature, with its unassuming yet prodigious character, unfolds its assembly and adaptability guided by the principles of thermodynamics and supramolecular chemistry. Every entity in nature, regardless of its form, adheres to these fundamental principles...