Emerging nanotechnologies for manufacturing

Nanotechnology is a technology on the verge of commercialization. In this important work, an unrivalled team of international experts provides an exploration of the emerging nanotechnologies that are poised to make the nano-revolution a reality in the manufacturing sector. From their different pers...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Ahmed, Waqar (-), Jackson, Mark J.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : William Andrew Applied Science Publishers, an imprint of Elsevier 2009.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Micro & nano technologies.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627464306719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FRONT COVER; EMERGING NANOTECHNOLOGIES FOR MANUFACTURING; COPYRIGHT PAGE; CONTENTS; SERIES EDITOR'S PREFACE; FOREWORD; CONTRIBUTORS; CHAPTER 1 Nanotechnology to Nanomanufacturing; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Approaches to Nanotechnology; 1.3 Transition from Nanotechnology to Nanomanufacturing; 1.4 Conclusions; CHAPTER 2 Gas Phase Nanofication: A Strategy to Impart Fast Response in Sensors; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Proposed Rationale; 2.3 Methods of Establishing the Desired Redox Po[sub(2)]; 2.4 Sample Preparation; 2.5 Results and Discussion; 2.6 Conclusions
  • CHAPTER 3 Advanced Characterization Techniques for Nanostructures3.1 Measurement of the Topology of Nanostructures; 3.2 Measurement of Internal Geometries of Nanostructures; 3.3 Measurement of Composition of Nanostructures; 3.4 Conclusion; CHAPTER 4 Non-lithographic Techniques for Nanostructuring of Thin Films and Bulk Surfaces; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Template-assisted Nanostructuring; 4.3 Electric Field Induced Nanostructuring; 4.4 Laser-induced Nanostructuring; 4.5 Vapour-Liquid-Solid Technique; 4.6 Summary and Outlook
  • CHAPTER 5 Engineering the Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes to Fabricate Novel Nanostructures5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Synthesis Methods; 5.3 Synthesis of CNTs by Arc Discharge; 5.4 Synthesis of CNTs by Laser Ablation; 5.5 Synthesis of CNTs by Chemical Vapour Deposition; 5.6 Fluidized Bed CVD and Resultant Applications; 5.7 Lowering the Temperature of CVD; 5.8 Localized CNT Growth on Chips; 5.9 Positional Control: Lithography; 5.10 Growth on 3D Substrates; 5.11 Conclusion; CHAPTER 6 Upconverting Fluorescent Nanoparticles for Biological Applications; 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 The Mechanism of Fluorescent UC6.3 Upconverting Nanoparticles; 6.4 Conjugation of Biomolecules to UCN; 6.5 UCN for Biological Applications; 6.6 Conclusion; CHAPTER 7 Micro- and Nanomachining; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Machining Effects at the Microscale; 7.3 Size Effects in Micromachining; 7.4 Nanomachining; CHAPTER 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 Experimentation8.6 Final Remarks; CHAPTER 9 Environmental and Occupational Health Issues with Nanoparticles; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Potential Health Effects; 9.3 Current State of the Literature; 9.4 Characterization of Airborne Nanoparticles; 9.5 Conclusions; CHAPTER 10 Commercialization of Nanotechnologies: Technology Transfer from University Research Laboratories; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Venture Capitalists; 10.3 Start-Up Companies in Nanotechnology; 10.4 Role of Government in Commercialization
  • 10.5 Role of Academic Research in Commercializing Nanotechnology Products