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Radical Evolution

The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds, Our Bodies -- and What It Means toBe Human

by Joel Garreau ...

In Radical Evolution, bestselling author Joel Garreau, a reporter and editor for the Washington Post, shows us that we are at an inflection point in history. As you read this, we are engineering the next stage of human evolution. Through advances in genetic, robotic, information and nanotechnologies, we are altering our minds, our memories, our metabolisms, our personalities, our progeny–and ... Read more

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In Radical Evolution, bestselling author Joel Garreau, a reporter and editor for the Washington Post, shows us that we are at an inflection point in history. As you read this, we are engineering the next stage of human evolution. Through advances in genetic, robotic, information and nanotechnologies, we are altering our minds, our memories, our metabolisms, our personalities, our progeny–and
... Read more
Current At The Nanoscale: An Introduction To Nanoelectronics (2nd Edition)

by Colm Durkan ...

This second edition of the book, initially written as an introductory text dealing with how electric currents behave at the nanometer scale, begins with a general description of electric currents at the macroscale. Then by considering the physical length scales relevant to electron flow, it is observed how the behavior of currents varies as they approach the nanoscale. A quantum description of ... Read more

$27.89 CAD

This second edition of the book, initially written as an introductory text dealing with how electric currents behave at the nanometer scale, begins with a general description of electric currents at the macroscale. Then by considering the physical length scales relevant to electron flow, it is observed how the behavior of currents varies as they approach the nanoscale. A quantum description of
... Read more
Lessons From Nanoelectronics: A New Perspective On Transport

by Supriyo Datta ...

Series Book 1 - Lessons From Nanoscience: A Lecture Notes Series
Everyone is familiar with the amazing performance of a modern smartphone, powered by a billion-plus nanotransistors, each having an active region that is barely a few hundred atoms in length.These lecture notes are about a less appreciated by-product of the microelectronics revolution, namely the deeper understanding of current flow, and device operation that it has enabled, which forms the basis ... Read more

$30.59 CAD

Everyone is familiar with the amazing performance of a modern smartphone, powered by a billion-plus nanotransistors, each having an active region that is barely a few hundred atoms in length.These lecture notes are about a less appreciated by-product of the microelectronics revolution, namely the deeper understanding of current flow, and device operation that it has enabled, which forms the basis
... Read more
Quantum Dots for DNA Biosensing

by Hai-Ping Huang, Jing-Jing Li, Jun-Jie Zhu, Fang-Fang Cheng ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a broad introduction to all major aspects of quantum dot properties including fluorescence, electrochemical, photochemical and electroluminescence. Such properties have been produced for applications in biosensing, cell tracking, in vivo animal imaging and so on. It focuses on their special applications in DNA biosensing and provides readers with detailed information on the ... Read more

$58.04 CAD

This book provides a broad introduction to all major aspects of quantum dot properties including fluorescence, electrochemical, photochemical and electroluminescence. Such properties have been produced for applications in biosensing, cell tracking, in vivo animal imaging and so on. It focuses on their special applications in DNA biosensing and provides readers with detailed information on the
... Read more
Transport In Multilayered Nanostructures: The Dynamical Mean-field Theory Approach (Second Edition)

by James K Freericks ...

Over the last 25 years, dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT) has emerged as one of the most powerful new developments in many-body physics. Written by one of the key researchers in the field, this book presents the first comprehensive treatment of this ever-developing topic. Transport in Mutlilayered Nanostructures is varied and modern in its scope, and:A series of over 50 problems help develop the ... Read more

$42.29 CAD

Over the last 25 years, dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT) has emerged as one of the most powerful new developments in many-body physics. Written by one of the key researchers in the field, this book presents the first comprehensive treatment of this ever-developing topic. Transport in Mutlilayered Nanostructures is varied and modern in its scope, and:A series of over 50 problems help develop the
... Read more
Handbook Of Carbon Nano Materials (Volumes 7-8)

by Karl M Kadish, Francis D'souza ...

Series Book 7 - World Scientific Series On Carbon Nanoscience
The seventh and eighth volumes of Handbook of Carbon Nano Materials focus on novel properties and applications of nanocarbons, viz., graphene, nanotube and fullerene. The books provide a comprehensive overview of the author's work, and significant discoveries and pioneering contributions from other groups. Specific applications cover latest developments in graphene synthesis, CVD of carbon ... Read more

$230.03 CAD

The seventh and eighth volumes of Handbook of Carbon Nano Materials focus on novel properties and applications of nanocarbons, viz., graphene, nanotube and fullerene. The books provide a comprehensive overview of the author's work, and significant discoveries and pioneering contributions from other groups. Specific applications cover latest developments in graphene synthesis, CVD of carbon
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Myconanotechnology: Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development Mycology: Current and Future Developments

by Savita Savita, Anju Srivastava, Reena Jain, Pratap Kumar Pati ...

Myconanotechnology is the interface between mycology and nanotechnology. In other words, myconanotechnology represents the green synthesis of nanoparticles using fungi. The field is recently gaining attention due to the simple, resource efficient, and ecofriendly nature of fungal biotechnology. Therefore, Myconanotechnology is at the core of cost-effective and sustainable solutions for many ... Read more

$80.00 CAD

Myconanotechnology is the interface between mycology and nanotechnology. In other words, myconanotechnology represents the green synthesis of nanoparticles using fungi. The field is recently gaining attention due to the simple, resource efficient, and ecofriendly nature of fungal biotechnology. Therefore, Myconanotechnology is at the core of cost-effective and sustainable solutions for many
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Silica-based Organic-inorganic Hybrid Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Functionalization And Applications In The Field Of Catalysis

by Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Yukti Monga, Shivani Sharma, Manavi Yadav, Sriparna Dutta, Rashmi Gaur, Radhika Gupta, Gunjan Arora ...

Series Book 4 - Sustainable Chemistry Series
Currently the field of nanocatalysis is undergoing many exciting developments and the design of silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid nanocatalysts is a key focus of the researchers working in this field.This book aims to present a succinct overview of the recent research progress directed towards the fabrication of silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid catalytic systems encompassing the key ... Read more

$70.10 CAD

Currently the field of nanocatalysis is undergoing many exciting developments and the design of silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid nanocatalysts is a key focus of the researchers working in this field.This book aims to present a succinct overview of the recent research progress directed towards the fabrication of silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid catalytic systems encompassing the key
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Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide Materials: Properties, Preparation And Applications

by Alireza Khataee, G Ali Mansoori ...

During the past decade, research and development in the area of synthesis and applications of different nanostructured titanium dioxide have become tremendous. This book briefly describes properties, production, modification and applications of nanostructured titanium dioxide focusing in particular on photocatalytic activity. The physicochemical properties of nanostructured titanium dioxide are ... Read more

$34.19 CAD

During the past decade, research and development in the area of synthesis and applications of different nanostructured titanium dioxide have become tremendous. This book briefly describes properties, production, modification and applications of nanostructured titanium dioxide focusing in particular on photocatalytic activity. The physicochemical properties of nanostructured titanium dioxide are
... Read more
Introduction To Nanoscience And Nanomaterials

by Dinesh C Agrawal ...

This textbook is aimed primarily at the senior undergraduate and first year graduate students from the various engineering and sciences departments including physics, chemistry, materials engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and biology. Researchers in the areas of nanomaterials and nanoscience will also find the book useful for ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

This textbook is aimed primarily at the senior undergraduate and first year graduate students from the various engineering and sciences departments including physics, chemistry, materials engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and biology. Researchers in the areas of nanomaterials and nanoscience will also find the book useful for
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Adsorption and Phase Behaviour in Nanochannels and Nanotubes

Edited by George Manos, Lawrence J. Dunne ...

Channels of nanotubular dimensions exist in a variety of materials (examples are carbon nanotubes and the nanotubular channels of zeolites and zeotypes) and show promise for numerous applications due to their unique properties. One of their most important properties is their capacity to adsorb molecules and these may exist in a variety of phases."Adsorption and Phase Behaviour in Nanochannels and ... Read more

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Channels of nanotubular dimensions exist in a variety of materials (examples are carbon nanotubes and the nanotubular channels of zeolites and zeotypes) and show promise for numerous applications due to their unique properties. One of their most important properties is their capacity to adsorb molecules and these may exist in a variety of phases."Adsorption and Phase Behaviour in Nanochannels and
... Read more
Physics, Chemistry And Applications Of Nanostructures - Proceedings Of The International Conference Nanomeeting - 2015

by Victor E Borisenko, Sergei Vasil'evich Gaponenko, Valerij S Gurin, Chan Hin Kam ...

This book presents invited reviews and original short notes of recent results obtained in studies concerning the fabrication and application of nanostructures, which hold great promise for the new generation of electronic, optoelectronic and energy conversion devices. They present achievements discussed at Special Sessions 'Frontiers of Two-Dimensional Crystals', 'Nanoelectromagnetics' and Belarus ... Read more

$68.30 CAD

This book presents invited reviews and original short notes of recent results obtained in studies concerning the fabrication and application of nanostructures, which hold great promise for the new generation of electronic, optoelectronic and energy conversion devices. They present achievements discussed at Special Sessions 'Frontiers of Two-Dimensional Crystals', 'Nanoelectromagnetics' and Belarus
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Nanomaterials For Tumor Targeting Theranostics: A Proactive Clinical Perspective

by Mingqian Tan, Aiguo Wu ...

Nanomaterials offer great potential for effective tumor diagnosis and therapy combing diagnostic agents and therapeutic drugs into one platform. In this book, the most recent progress of main nanomaterials and their applications in tumor targeting theranostics is presented. It summarizes the recent advances of current principal nanomaterials in tumor theranostics, including magnetic nanomaterials, ... Read more

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Nanomaterials offer great potential for effective tumor diagnosis and therapy combing diagnostic agents and therapeutic drugs into one platform. In this book, the most recent progress of main nanomaterials and their applications in tumor targeting theranostics is presented. It summarizes the recent advances of current principal nanomaterials in tumor theranostics, including magnetic nanomaterials,
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Gold Nanoparticles for Physics, Chemistry and Biology

by Catherine Louis, Olivier Pluchery ...

Gold Nanoparticles for Physics, Chemistry and Biology offers an overview of recent research into gold nanoparticles, covering their discovery, usage and contemporary practical applications.This Second Edition begins with a history of over 2000 years of the use of gold nanoparticles, with a review of the specific properties which make gold unique. Updated chapters include gold nanoparticle ... Read more

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Gold Nanoparticles for Physics, Chemistry and Biology offers an overview of recent research into gold nanoparticles, covering their discovery, usage and contemporary practical applications.This Second Edition begins with a history of over 2000 years of the use of gold nanoparticles, with a review of the specific properties which make gold unique. Updated chapters include gold nanoparticle
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Functional Phthalocyanine Molecular Materials

Edited by Jianzhuang Jiang ...

Series Book 135 - Structure and Bonding
$308.15 CAD
Metallic Nanostructures

by Francisco Javier Gonzalez ...

Metallic nanoparticles have a rich historical presence, having been utilized in ancient artifacts long before the advent of modern nanotechnology. Among these artifacts are the legendary Damascus sword, renowned for its strength and sharpness and the vibrant colors of stained-glass windows in medieval churches. It was not until the discovery of the scanning electron microscope that scientists ... Read more

$26.81 CAD

Metallic nanoparticles have a rich historical presence, having been utilized in ancient artifacts long before the advent of modern nanotechnology. Among these artifacts are the legendary Damascus sword, renowned for its strength and sharpness and the vibrant colors of stained-glass windows in medieval churches. It was not until the discovery of the scanning electron microscope that scientists
... Read more
Tiny Giants

Understanding Nanotechnology Applications in Everyday Life

by T.S. Avini ...

Delve into "Tiny Giants: Understanding Nanotechnology Applications in Everyday Life" and explore a world where the smallest elements create the biggest impacts. This comprehensive guide demystifies nanotechnology, showcasing its transformative role across diverse domains.- Learn how nanotech is revolutionizing medicine, offering precision diagnostics and groundbreaking treatments.- Discover ... Read more

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Delve into "Tiny Giants: Understanding Nanotechnology Applications in Everyday Life" and explore a world where the smallest elements create the biggest impacts. This comprehensive guide demystifies nanotechnology, showcasing its transformative role across diverse domains.- Learn how nanotech is revolutionizing medicine, offering precision diagnostics and groundbreaking treatments.- Discover
... Read more
Molecular Architectonics and Nanoarchitectonics

Edited by Thimmaiah Govindaraju, Katsuhiko Ariga ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is the ultimate assembly of recent research activities on molecular architectonics and nanoarchitectonics by authors who are worldwide experts. The book proposes new ways of creating functional materials at the nano level using the concepts of molecular architectonics and nanoarchitectonics, which are expected to be the next-generation approaches beyond conventional nanotechnology. All ... Read more

$127.70 CAD

This book is the ultimate assembly of recent research activities on molecular architectonics and nanoarchitectonics by authors who are worldwide experts. The book proposes new ways of creating functional materials at the nano level using the concepts of molecular architectonics and nanoarchitectonics, which are expected to be the next-generation approaches beyond conventional nanotechnology. All
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Nanobioelectronics - for Electronics, Biology, and Medicine

Edited by Andreas Offenhäusser, Ross Rinaldi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The combination of biological elements with electronics is of great interest for many research areas. Inspired by biological signal processes, scientists and engineers are exploring ways of manipulating, assembling, and applying biomolecules and cells on integrated circuits, joining biology with electronic devices. The overall goal is to create bioelectronic devices for biosensing, drug discovery, ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

The combination of biological elements with electronics is of great interest for many research areas. Inspired by biological signal processes, scientists and engineers are exploring ways of manipulating, assembling, and applying biomolecules and cells on integrated circuits, joining biology with electronic devices. The overall goal is to create bioelectronic devices for biosensing, drug discovery,
... Read more
Advanced Materials for Future Terahertz Devices, Circuits and Systems

Edited by Aritra Acharyya, Palash Das ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights the properties of advanced materials suitable for realizing THz devices, circuits and systems, and processing and fabrication technologies associated with those. It also discusses some measurement techniques exclusively effective for THz regime, newly explored materials and recently developed solid-state devices for efficient generation and detection of THz waves, potentiality ... Read more

$151.01 CAD

This book highlights the properties of advanced materials suitable for realizing THz devices, circuits and systems, and processing and fabrication technologies associated with those. It also discusses some measurement techniques exclusively effective for THz regime, newly explored materials and recently developed solid-state devices for efficient generation and detection of THz waves, potentiality
... Read more
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023); 04-05 Nov, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Innovative Approach and Recent Developments in Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology

Edited by Ching Yern Chee, Cong Wang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes selected peer reviewed articles presented at the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023) held on 04-05Nov at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It highlights recent innovative approach and developments in materials engineering and nanotechnology fields. A broad range of topics and issues in modern materials science and nanotechnology are ... Read more

$254.33 CAD

This book includes selected peer reviewed articles presented at the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023) held on 04-05Nov at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It highlights recent innovative approach and developments in materials engineering and nanotechnology fields. A broad range of topics and issues in modern materials science and nanotechnology are
... Read more
Charge Transport in Low Dimensional Semiconductor Structures

The Maximum Entropy Approach

by Vito Dario Camiola, Giovanni Mascali, Vittorio Romano ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This book offers, from both a theoretical and a computational perspective, an analysis of macroscopic mathematical models for description of charge transport in electronic devices, in particular in the presence of confining effects, such as in the double gate MOSFET. The models are derived from the semiclassical Boltzmann equation by means of the moment method and are closed by resorting to the ... Read more

$116.09 CAD

This book offers, from both a theoretical and a computational perspective, an analysis of macroscopic mathematical models for description of charge transport in electronic devices, in particular in the presence of confining effects, such as in the double gate MOSFET. The models are derived from the semiclassical Boltzmann equation by means of the moment method and are closed by resorting to the
... Read more
Polyvinylchloride-based Blends

Preparation, Characterization and Applications

Edited by Visakh P. M., Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Nita ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book summarizes many of the recent research accomplishments in the area of polyvinylchloride (PVC)-based blends and their preparation, characterization and applications. Various sub-topics are addressed, such as the state-of-the-art of PVC based blends, new challenges and opportunities, emphasis being given to the types and sizes of components/fillers and optimum compositions of PVC blends, ... Read more

$185.84 CAD

This book summarizes many of the recent research accomplishments in the area of polyvinylchloride (PVC)-based blends and their preparation, characterization and applications. Various sub-topics are addressed, such as the state-of-the-art of PVC based blends, new challenges and opportunities, emphasis being given to the types and sizes of components/fillers and optimum compositions of PVC blends,
... Read more
Engineering the Atom-Photon Interaction

Controlling Fundamental Processes with Photons, Atoms and Solids

Edited by Ana Predojević, Morgan W. Mitchell ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive view of the contemporary methods for quantum-light engineering. In particular, it addresses different technological branches and therefore allows the reader to quickly identify the best technology - application match. Non-classical light is a versatile tool, proven to be an intrinsic part of various quantum technologies. Its historical significance has made it ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This book provides a comprehensive view of the contemporary methods for quantum-light engineering. In particular, it addresses different technological branches and therefore allows the reader to quickly identify the best technology - application match. Non-classical light is a versatile tool, proven to be an intrinsic part of various quantum technologies. Its historical significance has made it
... Read more

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