TY - BOOK AU - Pradeep T TI - Nano : The Essentials Understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology SN - 9780070617889 U1 - 620.5 PY - 2007/// CY - New Delhi PB - Tata Mc Graw Hill Education Private Limited KW - NANO SCIENCE KW - NANO TECHNOLOGY KW - NANO STRUCTURES N2 - It begins with a historical introduction to Nano along with a brief review of various experimental tools used to understand nanoscale materials. This is followed by a discussion of selected nanomaterials, ranging from fullerenes and nanotubes to nanoshells. Subsequently several areas of application of nanoscience such as nanosensors and nanobiology are covered. The book concludes with an analysis of the societal implications of nanoscience and technology, particularly of relevance to developing countries. ER -