Book description
In the second edition of Emerging Nanotechnologies for Manufacturing, an unrivalled team of international experts explores existing and emerging nanotechnologies as they transform large-scale manufacturing contexts in key sectors such as medicine, advanced materials, energy, and electronics. From their different perspectives, the contributors explore technologies and techniques as well as applications and how they transform those sectors.
With updated chapters and expanded coverage, the new edition of Emerging Nanotechnologies for Manufacturing reflects the latest developments in nanotechnologies for manufacturing and covers additional nanotechnologies applied in the medical fields, such as drug delivery systems. New chapters on graphene and smart precursors for novel nanomaterials are also added.
This important and in-depth guide will benefit a broad readership, from R&D scientists and engineers to venture capitalists.
- Covers nanotechnology for manufacturing techniques and applications across a variety of industries
- Explores the latest developments such as nanosuspensions and nanocarriers in drug delivery systems, graphene applications, and usage of smart precursors to develop nanomaterials
- Proven reference guide written by leading experts in the field
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Emerging Nanotechnologies for Manufacturing
- Copyright Page
- Contents (1/2)
- Contents (2/2)
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- 1 Nanotechnology to Nanomanufacturing
- 2 Gas phase nanofication: a strategy to impart fast response in sensors
- 3 Advanced characterization techniques for nanostructures
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4 Non-lithographic techniques for nanostructuring of thin films and bulk surfaces
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Template-assisted nanostructuring (1/3)
- 4.2 Template-assisted nanostructuring (2/3)
- 4.2 Template-assisted nanostructuring (3/3)
- 4.3 Electric field induced nanostructuring (1/2)
- 4.3 Electric field induced nanostructuring (2/2)
- 4.4 Laser-induced nanostructuring (1/2)
- 4.4 Laser-induced nanostructuring (2/2)
- 4.5 Vapour–Liquid–Solid technique
- 4.6 Summary and Outlook
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 5 Engineered carbon nanotube field emission devices
- 6 Upconverting fluorescent nanoparticles for biological applications
- 7 Micro- and nanomachining
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8 Design of experiments: a key to innovation in nanotechnology
- 8.1 Introduction to DoE
- 8.2 OFAT: The Predominant Method Used in Practice
- 8.3 Traditional Methods Used in Research and Development
- 8.4 Modern DoE Methods Appropriate for Nanotechnology and Nanomanufacturing
- 8.5 Summary of Nanotechnology Articles that Use Statistical Experimentation
- 8.6 Final Remarks
- References
- 9 Environmental and occupational health issues with nanoparticles
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10 Commercialization of nanotechnologies: technology transfer from university research laboratories
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Role of Government in Commercialization
- 10.3 Role of Academic Research in Commercializing Nanotechnology Products
- 10.4 Technology Transfer for Nanotechnology Products
- 10.5 IP—Impact and Ownership
- 10.6 Role of the Entrepreneur, Major Corporations, and National Laboratories in Commercialization
- 10.7 Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Internet Resources
- 11 Fabrication of hydrogel micropatterns by soft photolithography
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12 Nanocrystalline diamond for RF-MEMS applications
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Diamond crystal structure and properties
- 12.3 Chemical vapour deposition of diamond films
- 12.4 Growth mechanism of NCD films
- 12.5 Techniques for the characterization of NCD films
- 12.6 Mechanical resonators
- 12.7 Electrostatic and thermal switches
- 12.8 DESIGN of the thermally actuated NCD actuator
- 12.9 Fabrication and integration
- 12.10 Measurement and analysis
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 13 Analysis of the effects of micromachining using nanostructured cutting tools
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14 Metal oxide nanopowder
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Use of nanopowders since the year 2000
- 14.3 The chemistry of metal oxide nanopowder
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14.4 Different methods used for the synthesis of metal oxide nanopowder
- 14.4.1 High temperature synthesis
- 14.4.2 Low temperature synthesis
- 14.4.3 Replication method
- 14.4.4 Mechanical attrition
- 14.4.5 Hydrothermal synthesis
- 14.4.6 Inverse micelle method
- 14.4.7 Sol–gel process
- 14.4.8 General mechanism for sol–gel process
- 14.4.9 Acid-catalysed mechanism
- 14.4.10 Pechini method
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14.5 Characterization of metal oxide nanopowder
- 14.5.1 Infrared spectroscopy
- 14.5.2 Ultraviolet spectroscopy
- 14.5.3 Thermal analysis
- 14.5.4 Raman spectroscopy
- 14.5.5 Atomic force microscopy
- 14.5.6 X-ray diffraction studies
- 14.5.7 Wide angle X-ray scattering
- 14.5.8 Small angle X-ray scattering
- 14.5.9 Electron microscopy
- 14.5.10 Transmission electron microscopy
- 14.5.11 Scanning electron microscopy
- 14.5.12 Characterization of porosity
- 14.6 Application based on phase transfer
- 14.7 Synthesis of bimetallic alkoxide for the preparation of bimetallic oxide nanopowder
- 14.8 APPlications of metal oxide for photoluminescence
- 14.9 Conclusions
- 14.10 Future prospects
- Acknowledgement
- Dedication
- References
- 15 Some approaches to large-scale manufacturing of liposomes
- 16 Nanocoatings in medicine: antiquity and modern times
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17 Smart precursors for smart nanoparticles
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Type of Nanoparticles
- 17.3 Structure of Nanoparticles [16–19]
- 17.4 Conductive Properties [3,20,21]
- 17.5 Metal Oxide
- 17.6 Shape of the Particles
- 17.7 Surface Charge Density and Their Colloidal Stability
- 17.8 Chemistry of Metal Alkoxides Used as Single-Source Molecular Precursors for the Synthesis of Nanomaterials [25–78]
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17.9 Molecular Structure Plays the Decisive Role
- 17.9.1 Synthesis of Nanomaterials [41–61]
- 17.9.2 Capping Agents
- 17.9.3 Liquid-Phase Synthesis
- 17.9.4 Advantages of Vapor-Phase Synthesis
- 17.9.5 Methods Used for Liquid or Vapor Precursor Process
- 17.9.6 Processing for the Synthesis of Nanostructure Materials in the Nanoparticle
- 17.9.7 Vacuum Thermal Evaporation Technique for Deposition [76,244–247]
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17.10 Experimental Techniques
- 17.10.1 FTIR Spectra
- 17.10.2 Difference in Energy States = Energy of Light Absorbed
- 17.10.3 Calcination at 450°C for 4 h in dry air
- 17.10.4 Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy (1/2)
- 17.10.4 Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy (2/2)
- 17.10.5 Thermal Gravimetric Analysis and Differential Thermal Analysis
- 17.10.6 Specific Surface Area
- 17.10.7 Scanning Electron Microscopy
- 17.10.8 Probe Microscopy
- 17.11 Diffraction Techniques
- 17.12 Miscellaneous Techniques [282,283]
- 17.13 Applications of Nanomaterials
- 17.14 Uses of Nanomaterials for Various Applications
- 17.15 Conclusion
- Dedication
- References
- Index (1/3)
- Index (2/3)
- Index (3/3)
Product information
- Title: Emerging Nanotechnologies for Manufacturing, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2014
- Publisher(s): William Andrew
- ISBN: 9780323296434
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