Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology: (Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology)

This major work has established itself as the definitive reference in the nanoscience and nanotechnology area in one volume. In presents 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. Reflecting further developments, the new edition has grown from six to eight parts. The latest information is added to fields such as bionanotechnology, nanorobotics, and NEMS/MEMS reliability. This classic reference book is orchestrated by a highly experienced editor and written by a team of distinguished experts for those learning about the field of nanotechnology.

Table of Contents:
Foreword by Neal Lane Foreword by James R. Heath Introduction to Nanotechnology.- Part A Nanostructures, Micro- Nanofabrication, and Materials: Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications: Molecule Based Devices.- Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes.- Nanowires.- Template-Based Growth of Nanorod Arrays.- Three-Dimensional Nanofabrication Using Focused-Ion-Beam Chemical-Vapor-Deposition.- Introduction to Micro/Nanofabrication.- Nanoimprint Lithography.- Stamping Techniques for Micro- Nanofabrication: Methods and Applications.- Materials Aspects of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems.- Engineering Decentralized Nanoscale Systems.- Nanometer-Scale Thermoelectric Materials.- Nano- and Microstructured Semiconductor Materials for Macroelectronics Part B MEMS/NEMS and BioMEMS/NEMS: Next Generation Microelectronic Array Devices.- MEMS/NEMS Devices and Applications.- Nanomechanical Cantilever Array Sensors.- Therapeutic Nanodevices.- G-protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs).- Microfluids and Lab-on-a-Chip.- Centrifuge-Based Fluidic Platform.- Micro/Nano Droplets in Microfluidic Devices Part C Scanning Probe Microscopy: Scanning Probe Microscopy.- Probes in Scanning Microscopies.- Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy.- Low Temperature Scanning Probe Microscopy.- Higher Harmonic Force Detection in Dynamic Force Microscopy.- Dynamic Modes of Atomic Force Microscopy.- Molecular Recognition Force Microscopy Part D Nanotribology and Nanomechanics: Nanotribology, Nanomechanics, and Materials Characterization.- Surface Forces and Nanorheology of Molecularly Thin Films.- Interfacial Forces and Spectroscopy of Confined Fluids.- Friction and Wear on the Atomic Scale.- Velocity Dependent Nature of Nanoscale Friction, Adhesion and Wear.- Computational Modeling of Nanometer-Scale Friction and Indentation.- Nanoscale Mechanical Properties.- Nanomechanical Properties of Solid Surfaces and Thin Films.-Scale Effects in Mechanical Properties and Tribology.- Mechanics of Biological Nanotechnology.- Characterization of Human Hair.- Mechanical Properties of Nanostructures Part E Molecularly Thick Films for Lubrication: Nanotribology of Ultrathin and Hard Amorphous Carbon Films.- Self-Assembled Monolayers for Controlling Adhesion, Friction, and Wear.- Nanoscale Boundary Lubrication Studies.- Kinetics and Energetics Part F Industrial Applications: The "Millipede" – A Nanotechnology-Based AFM Data-Storage System.- Nanotechnology for Data Storage Applications.- Microactuators for Dual-Stage Servo Systems in Magnetic Disk Files.- Nanorobotics Part G Micro- Nanodevice Reliability: Nanotribology and Nanomechanics of MEMS/NEMS and BioMEMS/NEMS.- Experimental Characterization Techniques for Micro- Nanoscale Devices.- Failure Mechanisms in MEMS Devices.- Mechanical Properties of Micromachined Structures.- Thermo- and Electromechanical Behavior of Thin-Film Micro- and Nanostructures.- High Volume Manufacturing and Field Stability of MEMS Products.- Packaging and Reliability Issues in Micro- Nano Systems Part H Technological Convergence and Governing Nanotechnology: Technological Convergence from the Nanoscale.- Governing Nanotechnology: Social, Ethical, and Political Issues About the Authors Subject Index

About the Author :
Dr. Bharat Bhushan received an M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1971, an M.S. in mechanics and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1973 and 1976, respectively, an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, NY in 1980, Doctor Technicae from the University of Trondheim at Trondheim, Norway in 1990, a Doctor of Technical Sciences from the Warsaw University of Technology at Warsaw, Poland in 1996, and Doctor Honoris Causa from the Metal-Polymer Research Institute of National Academy of Sciences at Gomel, Belarus in 2000. He is a registered professional engineer (mechanical) and presently an Ohio Eminent Scholar and The Howard D. Winbigler Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate Research Faculty Advisor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and the Director of the Nanotribology Laboratory for Information Storage & MEMS/NEMS (NLIM) at the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He is an internationally recognized expert of tribology on the macro- to nanoscales, and is one of the most prolific authors in the field. He is considered by some a pioneer of the tribology and mechanics of magnetic storage devices and a leading researcher in the fields of nanotribology and nanomechanics using scanning probe microscopy and applications to micro/nanotechnology. He has authored 5 technical books, 45 handbook chapters, more than 450 technical papers in refereed journals, and more than 60 technical reports, has edited more than 25 books, and holds 14 U.S. patents.

Review :
IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine: "This handbook is more like an applications-oriented encyclopedia of the current state of the art in nanotechnology! the strong point is its focus on many of the practical aspects of nanotechnology. There are many illustrations, graphs, photographs, and drawing that accompany the text to clearly convey the information, and there is a very extensive reference listing! Anyone working in or learning about the field of nanotechnology would find this and excellent working handbook." Chemistry and Industry: "There has been a need for a 'generally accessible how-to guide to nanotechnology for specialists and nonspecialists.' Now there is a bulky volume with he clear amibition to fulfil this need. With more than 1200 pages, 972 illustrations, 90 authors and 38 chapters, and an accompanying CD containing the full searchable text, it looks like a book matching the breadth and importance of the subject matter." Materials World: "The Handbook of Nan;otechnology outstandingly succeeds in its aim! It will be extremely useful to graduate researchers and scientists wishin to expand their knowledge. ! All sections are well written and well laid out with excellent references and illustrations -- both clear line diagrams and micrographs! It really is a magnificent volume and every scientific library and nanotechnology group should have a copy." Chemistry in Australia : "The 38 essays in this massive volume describe a wide range of techniques used in fabricating nanometer-scale materials and machines. Most of the authors provide brief sketches of the historical background behind, or physical-chemical principles underlying, the fabrication techniques. While the authors allude to numerous practical applications, the principal focus is on the techniques themselves: physical and chemical processes for designing materials and machines with specific properties and functions. Despite the many authors and fields of science and engineering covered, the volume does appear as a unit. The writing is generally clear and precise, and the numerous grayscale illustrations and photographs are of excellent quality and assist visualization of the techniques described. A CD-ROM includes all of the printed matter as pdf files !" "This book, and associated CD-ROM, should be on every nanotechnology researcher's shelf. It is possibly the most comprehensive text available on aspects of nanophysics and nano-fabrication and as such it will be an invaluable reference text! The material and diagrams within the book are factual and accurate, and are presented with significant emphasis on real, practical examples of nanotechnology. .. Nanotechnology is a very diverse area, covering physical, chemical, biological and engineering aspects, and the range of authors who have contributed to this book reflect this diversity!Its major strengths over other published literature are in the area of physics and engineering, and there are truly excellent sections on fabrication and microscopic techniques!Overall, l would buy this book, and recommend it to my colleagues and research students. It is well written, and will be a significant resource for teaching and research." Neal Lane, University Professor, Rice University - Former Special Assistant to President Clinton and Director of the NSF: "Professor Bhushan has harnessed his own knowledge and experience, gained in several industries and universities, and has assembled about 100 internationally recognized authors from three continents to write more than 40 chapters. The authors come from both academia and industry ' [This book] is a timely addition to the literature on nanotechnology , which I anticipate will stimulate further interest in this important new field and serve as an invaluable resource to members of the international scientific and industrial community." Polymer News: "The integrity and authoritativeness of information provided in the Handbook of Nanotechnology is guaranteed by an experienced editor and an international team of authors which have well summarized in their chapters information on fundamentals and applications of Nanotechnology."