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Although there are many theoretical nanotechnology and nanoscience textbooks available to students, there are relatively few practical laboratory-based books. Filling this need, A Laboratory Course in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology presents a hands-on approach to key synthesis techniques and processes currently used in nanotechnology and nanoscience. Written by a pioneer in nanotechnology, this practical manual shows undergraduate students how to synthesize their own nanometer-scale materials and structures and then analyze their results using advanced characterization techniques.
Through a series of well-designed, classroom-tested lab experiments, students directly experience some of the magic of the nano world. The lab exercises give students hands-on skills to complement their theoretical studies. Moreover, the material in the book underscores the truly interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience, preparing students from physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology for work in nanoscience- and nanotechnology-related industries.
After introducing examples of nanometer-scale materials and structures found in nature, the book presents a range of nanometer-scale materials and the synthesis processes used to produce them. It then covers advanced characterization techniques for examining nanometer-scale materials and structures. It also addresses lab safety and the identification of potential hazards in the lab before explaining how to prepare a scientific report and present research results. In addition, the author discusses typical projects undertaken in nanotechnology labs, such as the analysis of samples using scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. The book concludes with a set of projects that students can do while collaborating with a mentor or supervisor.
Show moreAlthough there are many theoretical nanotechnology and nanoscience textbooks available to students, there are relatively few practical laboratory-based books. Filling this need, A Laboratory Course in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology presents a hands-on approach to key synthesis techniques and processes currently used in nanotechnology and nanoscience. Written by a pioneer in nanotechnology, this practical manual shows undergraduate students how to synthesize their own nanometer-scale materials and structures and then analyze their results using advanced characterization techniques.
Through a series of well-designed, classroom-tested lab experiments, students directly experience some of the magic of the nano world. The lab exercises give students hands-on skills to complement their theoretical studies. Moreover, the material in the book underscores the truly interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience, preparing students from physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology for work in nanoscience- and nanotechnology-related industries.
After introducing examples of nanometer-scale materials and structures found in nature, the book presents a range of nanometer-scale materials and the synthesis processes used to produce them. It then covers advanced characterization techniques for examining nanometer-scale materials and structures. It also addresses lab safety and the identification of potential hazards in the lab before explaining how to prepare a scientific report and present research results. In addition, the author discusses typical projects undertaken in nanotechnology labs, such as the analysis of samples using scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. The book concludes with a set of projects that students can do while collaborating with a mentor or supervisor.
Show moreThe Nano World. Nanomaterials and Their Synthesis. Characterization Methods for Studying Nanomaterials. Laboratory Safety and Scientific Report Writing. Nanotechnology Laboratories. Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Projects. Index.
Gérrard Eddy Jai Poinern is the director of the Murdoch Applied Nanotechnology Research Group and a senior lecturer in physics and nanotechnology at Murdoch University. His research interests include nanotechnology-based applications for environmental remediation, food security, biomimicry, photothermal and photovoltaics applications, and carbon technologies. He has been a recipient of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Grand Challenge in Health Innovation Award for his work on the development of biosynthetic materials and their application in the manufacture of biomedical devices. He received a PhD in physics from Murdoch University.
"... provides a unique opportunity for students as well as
professionals in academia and industry to learn how to synthesize
nanomaterials. Clear and concise directions along with
characterization methods provide the reader with a hands-on
introduction to the world of nanomaterials. ... This is a great way
to learn about many of the modem methods for nanomaterial
preparation on a small scale."
—John J. Shea, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine,
November/December 2015"… with proper classroom guidance, the
experiments described here, coupled with anecdotal examples the
author provides on the utility of nanoparticles, could serve as a
good basis for a full laboratory course."
—MRS Bulletin, Vol. 40, September 2015"The laboratory manual is an
excellent and timely addition to the resources available to teach
undergraduate and postgraduate students working in the
nanosciences. Written by an internationally recognized expert in
the field, the material is well presented, making nanotechnology
accessible to students from a wide range of backgrounds. The scope
covers nano-related topics in physics, chemistry, biology, and
materials science and includes underlying theory as well as many
hands-on experiments that have all been well tested and refined
over the years this course was taught by the author. The
experiments are underpinned by comprehensive descriptions of
nanomaterials and the very important techniques of sample
characterization that reveal the full nature of the nano world. The
presentation is visually attractive, with excellent illustrations.
… This book is destined to become a much-loved and well-used
classic."
—From the Foreword by Professor Gordon M. Parkinson, Curtin
University
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