Nanotechnology and functional materials for engineers This book focuses on key essentials and examples across the spectrum of nanomaterials as applied by engineers including nanosensors smart nanomaterials nanopolymers and nanotubes. Chapters cover their synthesis and characteristics production methods and applications with specific sections exploring nanoelectronics and electro optic nanotechnology nanostructures and nanodevices An introduction to nanotechnology Generic methodologies for characterization Smart nanomaterials Nanosensors Nanoparticiples Nanopolymers Nanotubes Nanoshells Electronic and electro optic nanotechnology Self assembling nanostructures Nanomedicine