Abstract
Nanotechnology (NT) is the branch of fundamental and engineering sciences which leads to the development of wide range of nanomaterials (NMs) through atomistic, physical, and chemical processes. Controlling the size and morphology of the engineered nanomaterial plays an important role in the enhancement of physical, chemical, and biological properties of the bulk materials. Today the nanomaterials have pervaded every sphere of human activity as it possesses great physicochemical properties and hence it can be synthesized, modified, functionalized, and created in various formats for novel and useful applications in diverse ranges. This chapter emphasizes the basics of nanoscience, reviews the various engineered nanomaterials, and discusses the nanofabrication and surface functionalization process, that is, gas-phase, liquid-phase, and solid-phase fabrication techniques.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Emerging Applications of Nanoparticles and Architectural Nanostructures |
| Subtitle of host publication | Current Prospects and Future Trends |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 305-340 |
| Number of pages | 36 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128135167 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780323512541 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Mar 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Engineered nanomaterials
- Gas-phase production
- Liquid-phase production
- Nanofabrication techniques
- Nanoscience
- Solid-phase production
- Surface functionalization