Recent Advances and Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology

ISBN-13: 9781573563079 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 320 str.

David E. Newton

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Molecular nanotechnology involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictable properties. This is the first volume to cover this new and exciting field. The book's 13 chapters feature: DEGREESL DEGREESDBLThe nature of nanotechnology DEGREESL DEGREESDBLDifferences between top-down and bottom-up research approaches DEGREESL DEGREESDBLPotential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology DEGREESL DEGREESDBLCurrent nanotechnology research DEGREESL DEGREESDBLBrief biographical sketches of key individuals DEGREESL DEGREESDBLA chronology of important events DEGREESL DEGREESDBLSignificant documents DEGREESL DEGREESDBLCareers in nanotechnology DEGREESL DEGREESDBLData and statistics, especially in relation to President Clinton's National Nanotechnology Initiative of 2000 DEGREESL DEGREESDBLA list of relevant organizations, research associations, cor