A. Preface --
B. Acknowledgements --
C. Authors' profiles --
A. Part one: introduction --
1. Nano: the expanding horizon --
What is nanoscience and nanotechnology? --
Why nano? --
Current technologies and the problems --
Nano the beginning --
Nano and energetics --
Nano and implications --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
B. Part two: experimental methods of investigation --
2. Electron microscopies --
Introduction --
Electron microscopies --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
3. Scanning probe microscopies --
Introduction --
Optical microscopies for nanoscience and technology --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
4. Photoelectron spectroscopy for the study of nanomaterials --
Introduction --
Salient features of pes --
Technique of pes --
Nomenclature --
Applications --
Complementary techniques --
Synchrotron radiation --
Metal clusters and nanoparticles --
Semiconductor/insulator nanocrytsals --
Quantum well states --
Nanowires --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
5. Structure of materials by diffraction techniques --
Merits/demerits of x-ray vs neutron --
X-ray diffraction --
Rietveld profile refinement --
The crystallite size --
Broadening due to strain --
Other scattering techniques in vogue --
Static light scattering (sls) --
Dynamic light scattering (dls) --
Small angle neutron/x-ray scattering (sans/saxs) --
Concept of contrast factor in sans/saxs experiments --
Reflectometry --
Review questions --
6. Electroanalytical techniques --
Cyclic voltammetry --
Impedance analysis --
Differential pulse voltammetry --
Scanning electrochemical microscopy --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
7. Raman scattering --
Why is the sea blue? --
Concept of elastic and inelastic light scattering --
Instrumentation for raman scattering --
Specific examples of raman spectroscopy application in material science --
Emerging methods in raman scattering --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
8. Miscellaneous techniques --
Mass spectrometry --
Contact angle (ca) measurements --
Conductivity measurements --
Zeta potential --
Common analytical tools adapted for the investigation of nanomaterials --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions. C. Part three: synthesis --
9. Synthesis of nanomaterials --
Introduction --
General issues of concern --
Synthetic methods: common issues of concern --
Variety in nanomaterials --
Microemulsion-based methods for nanomaterials --
Solvothermal synthesis --
Synthesis using supports --
Using biology --
Magnetic nanomaterials --
Inert gas condensation --
Anisotropic nanoparticles --
Other nanomaterials --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
D. Part four: understanding nanosystems --
10. Theoretical understanding of nanosystems --
Introduction --
Optical properties of bulk semiconductors --
Quantum mechanics of low-dimensional structures --
Exciton confinement in quantum dots --
Quantum mechanics of confined nanoclusters --
Band gap engineering and optical response --
Computational methods to understand nanoscale phenomena --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions and suggested project work --
E. Part five: advanced nanomaterials --
11. Quantum clusters of gold --
Introduction --
Synthetic approaches --
Characterisation techniques --
Electronic structure and optical properties --
Photoluminescence --
Magnetism --
Chemical reactivity --
Quantum clusters as catalysts --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
12. Nanoparticle crystals --
Introduction --
3-d superlattices (sls) of metals --
Semiconductors --
Other important sls --
3d superlattices (sls) of binary nanoparticles (bnsls) --
Magnetic nanoparticle sls --
Applications of sls --
Interesting properties in sls --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
13. Anisotropic nanomaterials --
Introduction --
One-, two-, and three-dimensional nanoparticles --
General strategies for the synthesis of one-, two- and three-dimensional nanostructures --
Properties of anisotropic nanoparticles --
Applications of anisotropic nanomaterials --
Conclusions --
Prospects for the future --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
14. One-dimensional nanostructures: nanorods and nanowires --
Introduction --
Gold nanorods --
General strategies of synthesis --
Properties --
Characterization techniques --
Applications --
1-d nanostructures of tellurium --
Tellurium nanowires --
Properties --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions. 15. Assembly of anisotropic nanostructures --
Introduction --
Gold nanorod assembly --
Assembly of anisotropic structures of other metals --
Assembly of anisotropic structures of cds/cdse --
Some examples of assembly of anisotropic structures of other materials --
Some applications --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
16. Dendritic nanostructures --
Introduction to macromolecules and dendrimers --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
17. Nanohybrid systems --
Introduction --
Classification of organic-inorganic hybrids --
Preparation of organic-inorganic hybrids --
Mesoporous organo-inorganic hybrids --
Evaporation-induced self-assembly (eisa) --
Nano-building blocks-based hybrids --
Methods to graft polymer chains to the nano-building block surface --
Biohybrids --
Mechanical properties --
Applications of organic-inorganic hybrid materials --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
F. Part six: nanotechnology: some examples --
18. Silicon mos transistor from micro to nano --
Introduction --
Downscaling and moore's law --
Challenges for nano-mosfets --
Emergence of new materials --
Novel device structures --
Innovations in process technology --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
19. Molecular electronics --
Top-down vs bottom-up --
Why molecules? --
Experimental advances --
Transport --
how to understand --
Mechanisms of molecular transport --
Advanced applications --
Conclusions --
Single level programme --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
20. Nanolithography --
Nanolithography --
Lithography: concepts and definition --
Conventional lithography --
Lithography techniques --
Nanomanipulation --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
21. Nanomagnetism --
Magnetism and magnetic materials --
Basics of magnetism --
Magnetic domains and anisotropy --
Magnetic nanostructures --
Magnetism of nanosized materials --
Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles --
Applications of nanomagnetic materials --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
22. Nanobiology --
Introduction --
Interaction between biomolecules and nanoparticle surfaces --
Influence of electrostatic interactions in binding of proteins to nanoparticles --
The electronic effects of biomolecule-nanoparticle interaction --
Applications of nanomaterials in biology --
Theragnostics --
Challenges in the translation of nanomedicine --
Conclusions and future perspectives --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
23. Optical nonlinearity in nanoscale materials --
Introduction --
Optical non-linearities in metal nanostructures --
Optical non-linearities in semiconductor nanocrystallites --
Experimental techniques --
Technology perspectives --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
24. Nanomaterials for environmental remediation --
Nanoparticles: environmental remediation by chemical degradation/removal of contaminants --
Nanomaterials as sorbents --
Nanofiltration --
a new technique for clean water --
Dendrimers --
the nanoreactors for remediation --
Carbon nanomaterials --
versatile new adsorbents for remediation --
Nanoscale biopolymers --
benign materils for remediation --
Conclusions and future prospects --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions. 25. Catalysis using transition metal nanoclusters --
Introduction --
Growing and full grown particles as redox catalysts --
Reactions catalysed by mono and bimetallic nanoparticles --
Size-dependent catalysis --
Shape-dependent catalysis --
Conclusions --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
26. Nanofluids for cooling technology --
Challenges in cooling technology --
Evolution of nanofluids from micro-suspensions --
Features and charachteristics of nanofluids --
Advantages of nanofluids --
Application of nanoflulids --
Preparation of nanofluids --
Thermal conductivity enhancement in nanofluids --
Theories on thermal conductivity of nanofluids --
Convective heat transfer studies in a laminar thermally developing flow --
Convective heat transfer studies in a turbulent flow regime --
Scaling analysis --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
G. Part seven: nano and society: a dialogue --
27. Nano and world: societies societal aspects of nanoscale science, engineering and technology --
Initial reflections on a science with a mission to promote socioeconomic and human development --
Studying the nano-realm --
Cross-perspectives i-iii --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
28. Nano-generated wealth and world societies: nano-economics: a new socioeconomic divide? --
Disenchanting now you can i: the "nano-hype" --
Disenchanting now you can ii: the "nano-divide" --
Disenchanting now you can iii: the "nano-business" --
An ethics perspective on the global trade with nanomaterial-based technologies --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
29. Nanomaterials: world societies and the natural environment, the rise of nanotoxicology --
Public debates on the downsides of nanotech --
Handling issues revolving around nanomaterials with responsibility and care --
Epistemological, methodological, and practical challenges in the exploration of technoscientific newlands --
Afterthoughts on "grounded" nanotoxicology --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
30. Nano-politics: governance and regulation of nanotechnoscience, policy debates and public engagement --
Actual and perceived needs of governing and regulating nanotechnoscience --
Public engagement along fault lines: searching for "cross-perspectives" --
Closing remarks on "cross-perspectives" --
References --
Additional reading --
Review questions --
H. Part eight: appendices: a practical course on nanoscience and nanotechnology --
I. Verification of the beer-lambert law using gold nanoparticles --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
J. Adsorption of biomolecules on gold nanoparticles --
Objective --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
Answer to question no. 7 --
References --
K. Determination of the band gap of semiconductor nanoparticles --
Objective --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
L. Nanochemistry of silver nanoparticles in converting p-nitrophenol to p-aminophenol --
Objective --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
M. Surface enhanced raman scattering activity of silver nanoparticles --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Enhancement factor --
Questions --
References --
N. Conversion of gold nanorods into gold nanoparticles --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
O. Removal of mercury by supported nanoparticles --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
P. Demonstration of liquid magnets --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
Q. Bimetallic nanoparticles --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
Answer to question no. 8 --
References --
R. Gold nanoparticles for enhanced visual detection of pesticides --
Objective --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
S. Ractivity of gold clusters towards metal ions --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
T. Study of silver nanoparticles --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
Answers to question no. 1 --
References --
U. Synthesis of zno nanoparticles --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
V. Preparation of tellurium nanowires --
Objective --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
References --
W. Synthesis of luminescent gold nanoparticles by core etching --
Objectives --
Background --
Experiment --
Results and discussion --
Questions --
Reference --
X. Part ii: appendices: a practical course on nanoscience and nanotechnology --
Y. Diverse nanoparticles prepared by various routes --
Section i: metals (arranged in the order of atomic numbers) --
Section ii: oxide nanoparticles --
Section iii: nanoparticles using microemulsion-based methods --
Section iv: anisotropic nanoparticles -References.