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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Edwards, Steven A. (Steven Alan), 1951- Nanotech pioneers. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, c2006 (OCoLC)607700960 Online version: Edwards, Steven A. (Steven Alan), 1951- Nanotech pioneers. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, c2006 (OCoLC)609858254 |
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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Steven A Edwards |
| ISBN: | 3527312900 9783527312900 |
| OCLC Number: | 64304124 |
| Description: | xiii, 244 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | The promise of nanotechnology -- The visionaries -- On the road to nano- -- Nanotools -- Nanoparticles and other nanomaterials -- Learning from mother nature -- Nanoelectronics -- Nanotech-enabled biomedicine -- Financing nanotech dreams -- Mega-sized projects that could use tiny technology: three somewhat grandiose challenges -- Fear of nano: dangers and ethical challenges -- Final thoughts on the destination. |
| Responsibility: | Steven A. Edwards. |
Abstract:
Hype, hope, or horror? A vivid look at nanotechnology, written by an insider and experienced science writer. The variety of new products and technologies that will spin out of nanoscience is limited only by the imagination of the scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs drawn to this new field.
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"...a very readable book with some interesting insights into the 'nanotech pioneers' leading the way." (CHOICE, September 2006) "...author has ...taken time to talk to leaders in the field...the book is full of interesting quotes and analogies." (Chemistry World, May 2006) Read more...
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