Binns, Chris, 1954-

Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology / Chris Binns. - Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2010. - xvii, 301 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. - Wiley survival guides in engineering and science . - Wiley survival guides in engineering and science. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nanotechnology Time Line -- 1. Size matters -- 2. Nanoparticles everywhere -- 3. Carbon nanostructures : bucky balls and nanotubes -- 4. The nanotechnology toolkit -- 5. Single-nanoparticles devices -- 6. Magic beacons and magic bullets : the medical applications of functional nanoparticles -- 7. Radical nanotechnology -- 8. Prodding the cosmic fabric.

9780471776475 (pbk.)


Nanoscience--Popular works.
Nanotechnology--Popular works.

620.5 / BIN 2010