Nanotechnology For Dummies

See how nanotechnology is shaping our future and what a difference incredibly tiny particles can make!
Nanotechnology may be both the most promising and the most misunderstood technology in the world today, so you′ve come to the right place to learn all about it! Here, you can discover not only the concepts behind nanotechnologybut also how it′s being applied in the real world. And you′ll peek into the future to see some of the things nano can make possible.
So what is it, exactly? — learn what nanotechnology is, how it has evolved, and how research labs, companies, and governments are using it
It′s everywhere — see how nanotechnology helps make homes stronger, computer processors faster, car batteries more efficient, cleaning products more effective, and tennis balls bouncier
Really important stuff — discover nanotechnology′s many contributions to medicine and energy conservation
The tricky parts — explore the ethical, regulatory, and safety issues surrounding nanotechnology
Career opportunities — find out how to make a career of nanotechnology
"Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition, guides the reader through a bright path of progress and possibility, on a road that will eventually lead to all that nanotechnology promises."
—Desiree Dudley and Christine Peterson, Foresight Institute From the Foreword
Open the book and find:
What buckyballs are and why they matter
How nanowires could put a supercomputer in the palm of your hand
Why nanocomposites make materials lighter and stronger
All about high–powered microscopes that allow us to view the world at the nano level
How nanotechnology can make space travel easier
How nano can help cure diseases and safely deliver drugs
Why regulation of nanotechnology is so important
Visit the companion web site at ww w.dummies.com/go/nanofd2e for nanotechnology news, information, and resources
Learn about:
Using molecular replicators to build materials atom by atom
Developing more energy–efficient vehicles
Improving the environment
All the ways nanomedicine can help us live longer

Spis treści:
Foreword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: Nanotechnology Basics 5
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nanotechnology Concepts 7
Chapter 2: Who’s Doing What? 19
Chapter 3: Building Blocks: Nanomaterials 37
Chapter 4: Nano Tools 59
Chapter 5: Putting Nanotechnology to Work 77
Part II: Nano Applications 93
Chapter 6: Nanoscale Electronics 95
Chapter 7: Nanotechnology in Your House and Car 113
Chapter 8: When Nano Gets Personal 133
Chapter 9: Changing the Way We Do Medicine 159
Chapter 10: Saving Energy with Nano 181
Chapter 11: Improving the Environment 197
Chapter 12: Star Wars: Nano in Space and Defense 213
Part III: Nanotechnology and People 229
Chapter 13: Nano Ethics, Safety, and Regulations 231
Chapter 14: Making Nano Work for You: Education and Careers 245
Part IV: The Part of Tens 259
Chapter 15: Top Ten Nano Web Sites 261
Chapter 16: Ten Nano Universities 273
Chapter 17: Ten Interesting Nano Research Labs 287
Glossary 307
Index 313

Nota biograficzna:
Earl Boysen is the founder of UnderstandingNano.com and was an engineer in the semiconductor industry for 20 years. He coauthored the first edition of this book as well as The All–New Electronics Self–Study Guide.
Nancy Boysen has written more than 60 books on technology. She is senior editor for UnderstandingNano.com and runs TechSmartSenior.com.

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See how nanotechnology is shaping our future and what a difference incredibly tiny particles can make!
Nanotechnology may be both the most promising and the most misunderstood technology in the world today, so you′ve come to the right place to learn all about it! Here, you can discover not only the concepts behind nanotechnologybut also how it′s being applied in the real world. And you′ll peek into the future to see some of the things nano can make possible.
So what is it, exactly? — learn what nanotechnology is, how it has evolved, and how research labs, companies, and governments are using it
It′s everywhere — see how nanotechnology helps make homes stronger, computer processors faster, car batteries more efficient, cleaning products more effective, and tennis balls bouncier
Really important stuff — discover nanotechnology′s many contributions to medicine and energy conservation
The tricky parts — explore the ethical, regulatory, and safety issues surrounding nanotechnology
Career opportunities — find out how to make a career of nanotechnology
"Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition, guides the reader through a bright path of progress and possibility, on a road that will eventually lead to all that nanotechnology promises."
—Desiree Dudley and Christine Peterson, Foresight Institute From the Foreword
Open the book and find:
What buckyballs are and why they matter
How nanowires could put a supercomputer in the palm of your hand
Why nanocomposites make materials lighter and stronger
All about high–powered microscopes that allow us to view the world at the nano level
How nanotechnology can make space travel easier
How nano can help cure diseases and safely deliver drugs
Why regulation of nanotechnology is so important
Visit the companion web site at www.dummies.com/go/nanofd2e for nanotechnology news, information, and resources
Learn about:
Using molecular replicators to build materials atom by atom
Developing more energy–efficient vehicles
Improving the environment
All the ways nanomedicine can help us live longer