Molecular Devices and Machines
Subtitle: A Journey into the Nanoworld
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: April 11, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 511
ISBN-13: 9783527305063
Subjects: Chemistry; Science; Molecular Physics; Technology & Industrial Arts; Science/Mathematics; Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Science / Molecular Physics; Molecular electronics
First sentence: A device is something invented and constructed for a special purpose [1] and a machine is any combination of mechanisms for utilizing, modifying, applying or transmitting energy, whether simple or complex [1].
Description: The miniaturization of bulky devices and machines is a process that confronts us on a daily basis. However, nanoscale machines with varied and novel characteristics may also result from the enlargement of extremely small building blocks, namely individual molecules. This bottom-up approach to nanotechnology is already being pursued in information technology, with many other branches about to follow. - Written by a team of experienced authors headed by Vincenzo Balzani, one of the pioneers in the development of molecular machines - Covers such diverse aspects as sensors, memory components, solar energy conversion, biomolecules as molecular machines, and much more - Presented in a lucid style and didactically structured, with both the expert and the newcomer in mind - Includes a glossary of terms and numerous references to the recent literature Be among the first to explore the fascinating possibilities of this future-oriented technology! A must-have for every chemist and materials scientist with an interest in nanotechnology.