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Illustrated Handbook of Nanochemistry

Illustrated Handbook of Nanochemistry

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  • About the Editor
    • This book is dedicated to nanochemistry: a branch of the actively developing interdisciplinary field of nanoscience.
    • Illustrates on the present status and future possibilities in this rapidly advancing discipline.
    • Presents an integrated introduction to the multidisciplinary world of fullerene Nanoscience based on a single paradigm of concepts, terminology, and ideas.

Just as research on molecules fuelled industries of the 20th Century it is now evident that some major industrial developments of the 21st Century will be founded upon research and development on nanomaterials. In this context, the past 15 years or so have seen an unprecedented push towards innovation within the academic chemistry sector, driven by the vertiginous trend of the hype cycle associated with nanotechnology. Has nanochemistry provided discoveries that really work and really address the problems that matter today? We believe it is too early to say. As we progress forward in the hype cycle, we are bound to enter a productive phase, where the new discoveries and materials of nanoscience will be tested against the existing state of the art. In any case, nanochemistry and nanoscience are uniquely placed to be flag-bearers for the change that is coming. The hype surrounding these fields might eventually turn out to be not completely detrimental. It will force the flag up high and will point it towards invention and innovation.
Illustrated Handbook of Nanochemistry focuses on the synthesis, properties and applications of nanostructures and nanomaterials.


To amplify, nanochemistry involves the utilization of a chemical synthesis approach to make new materials with at least one physical dimension straddling the molecular and macroscopic world. Can we look forward to “Better Living through Nanochemistry”? This expression is an intentional reminder of the famous slogan used in the 20th Century that molecular chemistry, despite its well-publicized shortcomings, has enormously benefitted humankind. In this vein, some of the highest profile nanomaterials to have evoked commercial interest comprise carbon based nanostructures represented by fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, graphenes, and diamond; metal oxide nanostructures exemplified by silicon, titanium, zinc, and iron oxide; semiconductor nanostructures like silicon, indium arsenide, lead, bismuth, and cadmium chalcogenides; metallic nanostructures typified by gold, silver, and platinumiron alloys; opal-based nanostructures; porous nanostructures exemplified by nanozeolites, nanochannel membranes, metal organic frameworks, periodic mesoporous silicas, organosilicas, and carbons; polymer nanostructures of the block copolymer, polyelectrolyte, dendrimer, liquid crystal and polymer gel variety; and biopolymer nanostructures illustrated by DNA, proteins, peptides, and lipid vesicles.


This Illustrated Handbook of Nanochemistry accumulates the most important information about new trends in the nanochemistry and nanotechnology. This book introduces principles and technology through examples and applications, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of both nanochemistry principles and practices.