Technological applications of nanomaterials This book contains an overview of novel synthesis characterization and applications of nanomaterials. Based on an extensive state of the art literature survey and results obtained from researches during the past years this book presents techniques and special applications of classical and modern nanomaterials. This book reviews different nanomaterials from the synthesis and characterization of diverse materials to modern applications such as viral detection hyperthermia thermoelectric nano coatings electrochromic pigments among others. This book is aimed at students researchers and engineers who seek general scientific knowledge about nanomaterials with an application oriented approach.