Nanoscience and Nanomaterials

Preface
Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

• References

2. Vapor-Phase Synthesis

• Vapor Condensation
• Chemical Vapor Deposition
• Flame Synthesis (Combustion Synthesis)
• Arc-Discharge Method
• Laser-Ablation Method
• References

3. Liquid-Phase Synthesis

• Chemical Precipitation
• Sol-Gel Method
• Microemulsion (Micelle/reverse Micelle) Reaction Method
• Liquid-phase Electrochemical Deposition
• Other Liquid-phase Synthesis Approaches
• References

4. Solid-Phase Synthesis

• Mechanical Milling
• Surface Modification
• References

5. Biological System-Assisted Synthesis

• References

6. Synthesis of Nanocarbon

• Synthesis of 1-D Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanofiber and Carbon Nanotube)
• Synthesis of 2-D Nanocarbon (Graphite Nanoplatelet and Graphene Single Layer)
• References

7. Nanoscale Processing and Nanopatterning Techniques

• Nanoscale Self-assembly (Bottom-up Approach)
• Lithography Techniques (Top-down Approach)
• References

8. Nanotechnology Applications in Commercial Sectors

• What Is Nanotechnology?
• Applications in Commercial Sectors
• The New Discipline Landscape
• References

9. Quality Assurance and Materials Characterizations

• Introduction
• Producing a Quality Product
• Approaches to Analytical Process Control
• Nanometrology
• Handling Data
• Current State of Affairs
• References
• Appendix: Description of Selected Analytical Techniques

10. Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues

• Introduction
• Nanomaterials, Nanocomposites, and EHS
• Life-cycle Stages
• Health and Safety Issues
• Physical Chemical Measurements of Nanoparticles for Toxicology
• Environmental Fate Issues
• Current EHS Practices
• Best Practices
• Risk Analysis as a Tool for Identifying and Managing EHS Issues
• References

11. Issues for Industry Applications

• Introduction
• Barriers to Nanotechnology Commercialization
• Product Development and Commercialization Perspective
• Governmental Certifications
• Summary
• References

12. Education, Training, and Policy for Industry

• Introduction
• Educational Need versus the Status Quo
• Nanotechnology and Capitol Hill
• A Workforce Ready for the Future
• The Need to Develop a Stem Nano Ecosystem
• Nanotechnology Education Act
• Explore Possibilities Through Collaboration
• Schematic View of the Current Nanoeducation System
• Summary and Recommendation
• Case Studies
• Summary

Further Reading
References
Conclusion
Glossary
Appendix
Index