Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology (Springer Handbooks)

Since 2004 and with the 2nd edition in 2006, the Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology has established itself as the definitive reference in the nanoscience and nanotechnology area. It integrates the knowledge from nanofabrication, nanodevices, nanomechanics, Nanotribology, materials science, and reliability engineering in just one volume. Beside the presentation of nanostructures, micro/nanofabrication, and micro/nanodevices, special emphasis is on scanning probe microscopy, nanotribology and nanomechanics, molecularly thick films, industrial applications and microdevice reliability, and on social aspects. In its 3rd edition, the book grew from 8 to 9 parts now including a part with chapters on biomimetics. More information is added to such fields as bionanotechnology, nanorobotics, and (bio)MEMS/NEMS, bio/nanotribology and bio/nanomechanics. The book is organized by an experienced editor with a universal knowledge and written by an international team of over 150 distinguished experts. It addresses mechanical and electrical engineers, materials scientists, physicists and chemists who work either in the nano area or in a field that is or will be influenced by this new key technology. From the reviews "The strong point is its focus on many of the practical aspects of nanotechnology... Anyone working in or learning about the field of nanotechnology would find this and excellent working handbook." IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine "Outstandingly succeeds in its aim ... . It really is a magnificent volume and every scientific library and nanotechnology group should have a copy." Materials World "The integrity and authoritativeness... is guaranteed by an experienced editor and an international team of authors which have well summarized in their chapters information on fundamentals and applications." Polymer News Key Topics Nanostructures and Nanomaterials Micro/Nanofabrication NEMS /MEMS − BioNEMS/BioMEMS Micro/Nanodevice Reliability Scanning Probe and Force Microscopies Nanotribology and Nanorheology Nanorobotics Biomimetics Industrial Applications Social and Ethical Aspects Features Covers basic concepts, materials, properties, and fabrication. Contains over 1500 two-color illustrations. Numerous comprehensive tables. Features exhaustive references to approved data. DVD contains chapters of the second edition. Fully searchable DVD-ROM for quick access to data. Front Matter....Pages i-xlvii Introduction to Nanotechnology....Pages 1-13 Front Matter....Pages 15-356 Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications: Molecule-Based Devices....Pages 17-45 Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes....Pages 47-118 Nanowires....Pages 119-167 Template-Based Synthesis of Nanorod or Nanowire Arrays....Pages 169-186 Templated Self-Assembly of Particles....Pages 187-210 Three-Dimensional Nanostructure Fabrication by Focused Ion Beam Chemical Vapor Deposition....Pages 211-229 Introduction to Micro-/Nanofabrication....Pages 231-269 Nanoimprint Lithography – Patterning of Resists Using Molding....Pages 271-312 Stamping Techniques for Micro- and Nanofabrication....Pages 313-332 Material Aspects of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems....Pages 333-356 Front Matter....Pages 357-570 MEMS/NEMS Devices and Applications....Pages 359-387 Next-Generation DNA Hybridization and Self-Assembly Nanofabrication Devices....Pages 389-401 Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Sensor Concepts....Pages 403-425 Nanomechanical Cantilever Array Sensors....Pages 427-452 Biological Molecules in Therapeutic Nanodevices....Pages 453-484 G-Protein Coupled Receptors: Progress in Surface Display and Biosensor Technology....Pages 485-501 Microfluidic Devices and Their Applications to Lab-on-a-Chip....Pages 503-530 Centrifuge-Based Fluidic Platforms....Pages 531-552 Micro-/Nanodroplets in Microfluidic Devices....Pages 553-569 Front Matter....Pages 571-786 Scanning Probe Microscopy – Principle of Operation, Instrumentation, and Probes....Pages 573-617 General and Special Probes in Scanning Microscopies....Pages 619-633 Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy and Related Topics....Pages 635-662 Low-Temperature Scanning Probe Microscopy....Pages 663-709 Higher Harmonics and Time-Varying Forces in Dynamic Force Microscopy....Pages 711-729 Dynamic Modes of Atomic Force Microscopy....Pages 731-761 Molecular Recognition Force Microscopy: From Molecular Bonds to Complex Energy Landscapes....Pages 763-785 Front Matter....Pages 787-1266 Nanotribology, Nanomechanics, and Materials Characterization....Pages 789-856 Surface Forces and Nanorheology of Molecularly Thin Films....Pages 857-922 Friction and Wear on the Atomic Scale....Pages 923-953 Computer Simulations of Nanometer-Scale Indentation and Friction....Pages 955-1011 Force Measurements with Optical Tweezers....Pages 1013-1022 Scale Effect in Mechanical Properties and Tribology....Pages 1023-1054 Structural, Nanomechanical, and Nanotribological Characterization of Human Hair Using Atomic Force Microscopy and Nanoindentation....Pages 1055-1170 Cellular Nanomechanics....Pages 1171-1200 Optical Cell Manipulation....Pages 1201-1225 Mechanical Properties of Nanostructures....Pages 1227-1265 Front Matter....Pages 1267-1396 Nanotribology of Ultrathin and Hard Amorphous Carbon Films....Pages 1269-1308 Self-Assembled Monolayers for Nanotribology and Surface Protection....Pages 1309-1346 Nanoscale Boundary Lubrication Studies....Pages 1347-1396 Front Matter....Pages 1397-1598 Multifunctional Plant Surfaces and Smart Materials....Pages 1399-1436 Lotus Effect: Surfaces with Roughness-Induced Superhydrophobicity, Self-Cleaning, and Low Adhesion....Pages 1437-1524 Biological and Biologically Inspired Attachment Systems....Pages 1525-1551 Gecko Feet: Natural Hairy Attachment Systems for Smart Adhesion....Pages 1553-1597 Front Matter....Pages 1599-1660 The Millipede – A Nanotechnology-Based AFM Data-Storage System....Pages 1601-1632 Nanorobotics....Pages 1633-1659 Front Matter....Pages 1661-1864 MEMS/NEMS and BioMEMS/BioNEMS: Materials, Devices, and Biomimetics....Pages 1663-1740 Friction and Wear in Micro- and Nanomachines....Pages 1741-1759 Failure Mechanisms in MEMS/NEMS Devices....Pages 1761-1782 Mechanical Properties of Micromachined Structures....Pages 1783-1802 High-Volume Manufacturing and Field Stability of MEMS Products....Pages 1803-1833 Packaging and Reliability Issues in Micro-/Nanosystems....Pages 1835-1863 Front Matter....Pages 1865-1884 Governing Nanotechnology: Social, Ethical and Human Issues....Pages 1867-1883 Back Matter....Pages 1885-1961