Short description Authored by one of the pioneers and a rising star in the field, this textbook bridges chemistry, materials science and physics. It is written in a conversational manner with many examples, making it enjoyable to read and for browsing through topics.
From the contents INTRODUCTION Nanochemistry - Why Should We Care? What is Nanochemistry? This Book - Instructions for Use AN INTRODUCTION TO NANOCHEMISTRY CONCEPTS Nanochemistry - What's in a Name? On the Surface of Things Size is Everything...Almost Shape Self-Assembly Two Words About Defects The Bio-Nano Interface Safety SILICA Introduction Surface Size Shape Self-Assembly Defects BioNano Conclusion Silica - NanoFood for Thought GOLD Introduction Surface Size Shape Self-Assembly Defects BioNano Gold - NanoFood for Thought POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE Introduction Surface Size Shape Self-Assembly Defects BioNano PDMS - NanoFood for Thought CADMIUM SELENIDE Introduction Surface Size Shape Self-Assembly Defects BioNano CdSe - NanoFood for Thought IRON OXIDE Introduction Surface Size Shape Self-Assembly Defects BioNano Iron Oxide - NanoFood for Thought CARBON Introduction Surface Size Shape Self-Assembly Defects BioNano Conclusion Carbon - NanoFood for Thought NANOCHEMISTRY CASE HISTORIES Introduction Case #1 Case #2 Conclusions NANOCHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTICS A Reference Sheet Microscopy Techniques Diffraction Techniques Spectroscopic Techniques Magnetic Techniques Separation Techniques Thermal Techniques Adsorption Techniques Electrical Techniques CHALLENGES IN NANOCHEMISTRY
