Emerging Nanotechnologies for Manufacturing

This book presents the most recent developments in the field of nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing -- critical knowledge for anyone who needs to keep up with the field (researchers, students, engineers, venture capitalists, etc.).

Comprehensive information is provided on mixed scale manufacturing, silicon-based nanomechanical devices, lithography, chemical vapor deposition and environmental aspects. Other topics include: advanced characterization methods; fabrication and application options; direct assembly; and nanoscale machining.

Key Features

• Explains how to use biological pathways to produce nanoelectric devices
• Presents data on new, experimental designs
• Discusses the history of carbon nanotubes and how they are synthesized to fabricate novel nanostructures (incl. data on laser ablation)
• Extensive use of illustrations, tables, and figures throughout