Nano-age
Subtitle: how nanotechnology changes our future
By: Mario Pagliaro
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Weinheim
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9783527326761
Subjects: Nanostrukturiertes Material; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnologie
Description: Is the nano-age here to stay or will a bubble soon burst?  This thought-provoking page-turner takes a critical glance at how nanotechnology has affected virtually all areas of our lives.  From the pharmaceutical industry to energy production and storage, many fields have been truly revolutionized during the nano-age.  The internationally renowned author explores the topic in nine entertaining chapters--Cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Capturing sun's energy; title: From chemistry to nanochemistry; title: Storing and supplying clean energy; title: Catalysis: greening the pharma industry; title: Organically doped metals; title: Protecting our goods and conserving energy; title: Better medicine through nanochemistry; title: Getting there cleanly; title: Managing (Nano)innovation.