Physics of Nanomaterials [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2016] Biswajit Mukherjee, Niladri Shekhar Dey

Nanomaterials are defined as materials with at least one external dimension in the size range from approximately 1-100 nanometers. Nanoparticles are objects with all three external dimensions at the nanoscale. Nanoparticles that are naturally occurring or are the incidental byproducts of combustion processes are usually physically and chemically heterogeneous and often termed ultrafine particles. Engineered nanoparticles are intentionally produced and designed with very specific properties related to shape, size, surface properties and chemistry. Materials with structure at the nanoscale often have unique optical, electronic, or mechanical properties. This book covers nanomaterial’s properties and their application in devices and also bio and life sciences with emphasis on synthesis, processing, characterization, and applications of materials containing true nanosize dimensions or nanostructures that enable novel/enhanced properties or functions.