Recent Advances and Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781573563079)

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: L DBLThe nature of nanotechnology L DBLDifferences between top-down and bottom-up research approaches L DBLPotential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology L DBLCurrent nanotechnology research L DBLBrief biographical sketches of key individuals L DBLA chronology of important events L DBLSignificant documents L DBLCareers in nanotechnology L DBLData and statistics, especially in relation to President Clinton's National Nanotechnology Initiative of 2000 L DBLA list of relevant organizations, research associations, corporations, and academic institutions L DBL A list of print and nonprint resources L DBLA glossary of commonly used term

Author: David E. Newton
ISBN-10: 1573563072
ISBN-13: 9781573563079
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2002
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.46h x 6.38w x 0.97d