Nanosciences and nanotechnology : evolution or revolution?

This book provides information to the state of art of research in nanotechnology and nano medicine and risks of nano technology. It covers an interdisciplinary and very wide scope of the latest fundamental research status and industrial applications of nano technologies ranging from nano physics, nano chemistry to biotechnology and toxicology. It provides information to last legislation of nano usage and potential social impact too. The book contains also a reference list of major European research centers and associated universities offering licences and master of nano matter. For clarity and attractivity, the book has many illustrations and specific inserts to complete the understanding of the scientific texts. Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv Introduction....Pages 1-19 Front Matter....Pages 21-21 Overview of the Field....Pages 23-93 Applications I. From Nanometers to Megawatts: Photovoltaic Applications....Pages 95-101 Applications II: The Secret Revolution of Magnetic Sensors....Pages 103-109 Front Matter....Pages 111-111 Overview of the Field....Pages 113-174 Applications I: Nanolubricants....Pages 175-181 Applications II: Nanocrystallites in Cement: What Future After Two Thousand Years?....Pages 183-198 Applications III. Nano-TiO \(_2\) ....Pages 199-205 Front Matter....Pages 207-207 Nanobiosciences: New Ideas and Tools for Investigating and Manipulating Living Systems....Pages 209-218 Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology for Medicine....Pages 219-252 Squalenoylation: A Novel Technology for Anticancer and Antibiotic Drugs with Enhanced Activity....Pages 253-272 Health Impacts of Nanomaterials....Pages 273-286 Environmental Risks of Nanotechnology: A New Challenge?....Pages 287-311 Front Matter....Pages 313-313 Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: The French Research System....Pages 315-324 Training in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology....Pages 325-338 Nanotechnology and Industry....Pages 339-356 Societal Approach to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: When Technology Reflects and Shapes Society....Pages 357-404 Back Matter....Pages 405-438