Description
Nanoscale Processing outlines recent advances in processing techniques for a range of nanomaterial types. New developments in the processing of nanostructured materials are being applied in diverse fields. This book offers in-depth information and analysis of a range of processing techniques for nanostructures, and also covers nanocharacterization aspects thoroughly. Topics covered include zero dimensional nanostructures, nanostructured biomaterials, carbon-based nanostructures, polymeric and liposomal nanostructures, and quantum dots. This book is an important resource for materials scientists and engineers looking to learn more about a variety of processing techniques for various nanomaterial classes, for use in both the industrial and biomedical sectors.
- Explains major nanoscale processing techniques, outlining in which situations each should be used
- Discuses a range of nanomaterial classes, including nanobiomaterials, polymeric nanomaterials, optical nanomaterials and magnetic nanomaterials
- Explores the challenges of using certain processing techniques for certain classes of nanomaterial
Table of Contents
- Basic concepts and processing of nanostructures materials
- Nanomaterials: Synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and biopharmaceutical applications
- One-dimensional (1D) nanomaterials: Nanorods and nanowires; nanoscale processing
- Carbon-based nanostructures and nanomaterials
- Fabrication of nanostructures by physical techniques
- Liposomal nanostructures: Properties and applications
- Quantum dots: A brief introduction
- Magnetic nanoparticles
- Nanoscale self-assembly
- Nanocellulose and its composite films: Applications, properties, preparation methods, and limitations
- Nanostructures for biomedical devices
- Nanostructures for humidity sensing and photocatalytic applications
- Nanostructures for antimicrobial therapy
- Nanocomposites of polymer matrices: Nanoscale processing
- Hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures in proton exchange membranes for fuel cells
- Nanostructured hydroxyapatite biomaterial as gas sensor
- Processing strategies of chitosan-built nano-hydrogel as smart drug carriers
- Ultradeformable liposomal nanostructures: Role in transdermal delivery of therapeutics