ABSTRACT

Nanotechnology: Advances and Real-Life Applications offers a comprehensive reference text about advanced concepts and applications in the field of nanotechnology.

The text – written by researchers practicing in the field – presents a detailed discussion of key concepts including nanomaterials and their synthesis, fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials, nano-bio interface, and nanoelectronics. The applications of nanotechnology in the fields of renewable energy, medicine and agriculture are each covered in a dedicated chapter.

The text will be invaluable for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, nanotechnology and nanoscience.

Dr. Cherry Bhargava is an Associate Professor and Head, VLSI domain, at the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, India.

Dr. Amit Sachdeva is an Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, India.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction to Nanomaterials

History, Classification, Properties, and Applications

chapter 2|12 pages

Nanomaterials

Methods of Generation

chapter 11|24 pages

Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System

A Unique Platform for Overcoming Bioavailability of Lipophilic and Gastrointestinal Labile Drugs

chapter 15|16 pages

Metallic Nanoparticles at the Biointerface

Current Perspectives and Future Challenges

chapter 17|16 pages

Programmable Delay for Nanodevices