The Nanoscope : Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Contents: Vol. I: Nanotechnology revolution: Series preface. Introduction. I. 1. Nanotechnology--looking ahead. 2. The molecular world. 3. Bottom-up technology. 4. Fundamental issues of nanotechnology. 5. The threshold of nanotechnology. 6. Working with nanotechnology. 7. The spiral of capability. 8. Nanotechnology: fulfilling the basics. 9. Nanotechnology: aiding the environment. 10. Nanomedicine. 11. Limits and downsides. 12. Safety, accidents and abuse. 13. Nanotechnology: policy and prospects. 14. Conclusion. II. 15. NASA applications of molecular nanotechnology. 16. Introduction to fullerenes. 17. Geometry of fullerenes. 18. Nanotubes. 19. Applications of carbon nanotubes (buckytubes). 20. Semiconductor superlattices. Index.

Vol. II: Nanostructured materials: Series preface. Introduction.1. Nanostructured materials--an introduction. 2. Overview of semiconductors. 3. Semiconductor devices. 4. Semiconductor devices: transistor. 5. Semiconductor devices: diode. 6. Semiconductor devices: microprocessor and thermistor. 7. Semiconductor materials and spintronics. 8. Two-terminal, three-terminal, four-terminal semiconductor devices. 9. Basics of superconductors. 10. Types of superconductors. 11. Nanostructure science and technology: overview. 12. Synthesis and Assembly of Nanostructure materials. 13. Nanoparticulates: dispersions and coatings. 14. High surface area nanomaterials. 15. Functional nanoscale devices. 16. Bulk behavior of Nanostructured materials. 17. Biologically related aspects of nanoparticles, Nanostructured materials and nanodevices. Appendix. Index.

Vol. III: Nanocomposites: Series preface. Introduction. 1. Nanocomposites. 2. Nanomaterial additives. 3. Nanocomposite classification system. 4. Nanocomposites--applications. 5. Nanocomposites using plastics. 6. Nanocomposite's role in automotive and barrier packaging. 7. Nanocomposites improve package properties. 8. More application of nanocomposites. 9. Polymer nanocomposites. 10. Clay-Containing Polymeric Nanocomposites (CPNC). 11. Clay-based nanocomposites. 12. Polyolefin nanocomposites. 13. Polymer-silicate nanocomposites via melt compounding. 14. Dendrimer nanocomposites in medicine. 15. Nanoparticles. 16. Nanoparticles, nanotubes and nanocomposites. 17. More applications of nanoparticles. 18. Nanoart. 19. Nanocrystals. 20. Nanoclusters. 21. Current commercial applications of nanomaterials. Index.

Vol. IV: Nanoelectronics: Series preface. Introduction. 1. Nanoelectronics: introduction. 2. Nanoscale electronics. 3. A brief overview of nanoelectronic devices. 4. Quantum dots: an introduction. 5. Quantum dots: more details. 6. Resonant Tunneling Devices (RTDs). 7. Resonant tunneling device logic circuits. 8. Applications: nanodevices, nanoelectronics and nanosensors. 9. Nano-optics: introduction. 10. Wafer-level nano-optics. 11. Near-field optical microscopy. 12. Single carbon nanotube optical spectroscopy. 13. Optical processing. 14. Optoelectronic space applications. 15. Integrated optical circuits.

Vol. V: Nanorobotics: Nanorobotics preface. Introduction. 1. Introduction to nanorobotics. 2. Nature's nanorobotic devices. 3. Nanorobotics design and control. 4. SPM and nanomanipulation. 5. Nanorobots: medicine of the future. 6. Robots in the bloodstream--the promise of nanomedicine. 7. Robots in surgery. 8. Vasculoid--a personal nanomedical appliance to replace human blood. 9. Vasculoid: physiological materials transport. 10. Biocompatibility of vasculoid systems. 11. Control systems and computational requirements and hypothetical vasculoid installation scenarios. 12. Vasculoid optional equipment. 13. Nano tribology. 14. Nanotribology: modeling atoms when surfaces collide. Index.

Vol. VI: Nanomedicine: Series preface. Introduction. 1. The prospect of nanomedicine. 2. Nanomedicine taxonomy. 3. Nanomedicine--the medical revolution. 4. Nanosensors and nanoscale scanning. 5. Six opportunities in nano-enabled drug delivery systems. 6. Nano-enabled drug discovery: seven technologies to watch. Nanomedicine glossary. Index.

"The purpose of this encyclopedia is to introduce entrants into the world of nanotechnology by focusing on certain key application areas. A substantial amount of literature exists regarding the applications of nanotechnology.

The material presented here is a compilation of literature available in the public domain. It has been compiled keeping the average reader in mind. Specific company and university research activities should be interpreted as examples and are only a subset of the vast scope of nanoscience and nanotechnology research currently underway. As such a basic knowledge of science is assumed. However, no prior exposure to nanotechnology concepts is required.

This volume on nanomedicine touches upon some of the leading areas to which nanotechnology tools, materials, devices, and intelligent materials and machines are currently applied in medical research." (jacket)