qualitas1998.net Books Nano-Age: How Nanotechnology Changes our Future

Nano-Age: How Nanotechnology Changes our Future

Book by Mario Pagliaro
Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2010
ISBN 9783527326761

The review of Ludovico Cadermartiri in Angewandte Chemie
"The result of Pagliaro's approach is a quite enjoyable book that has the rare gift of genuinely
conveying enthusiasm".

The review of Alison Anderson in Applied Organometallics Chemistry.
"Overall,...  this is a well-written book which provides a useful, interesting overview and commentary on the field".

The brief review of Itza Montforte.
"Es una lectura informativa. Está dirigida a la gente que quiere saber más de las tecnologías futurísticas que podrían alterar drásticamente nuestro modo de vida en unos cuantos años".

The review at Goodreads.com
"This was a very informative read... I especially enjoyed the last chapter dealing with the nexus of science and culture".

Synopsis

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. This book explores the topic in nine entertaining chapters.

1. Capturing Sun's Energy
   • Solar Power. Now
   • Never Trust the Skeptics
   • Solar Power for the Masses
   • Why Nanoscience is Relevant to the Solar Energy Industry
   • Expanding the Solar Business
   • Solar Hydrogen from Water
   • References
2. From Chemistry to Nanochemistry
   • Why Small is Different
   • Nanochemistry
   • The Chemical Approach to Nanotechnology
   • An Insight into Chemical Methodology
   • Making Nanomaterials
   • References
3. Storing and Supplying Clean Energy
   • Ending the Era of the Internal Combustion Engine
   • Nanotechnology-Based Batteries
   • Biological Fuel Cells
   • Fuel Cells for the People
   • References
4. Catalysis: Greening The Chemical Industry
   • Pharma: An Industry to be Cleaned Up
   • Sol-Gel Catalysts: Philosopher's Stones
   • Biogels: Marriage of Glass and Life
   • Nanocatalysts: Abating Polluting Emissions
   • References
5. Organically Doped Metals
   • A Watershed Development in Science
   • The New Reactivity of Metal-Entrapped Molecules
   • Two-for-One-Catalyst
   • Chiral Metals
   • References
6. Protecting our Goods and Saving Energy
   • Multifunctional Nanocoatings
   • Multifunctional Textiles
   • Protecting Cultural Heritage
   • Protecting Goods from Light
   • References
7. Better Medicine Through Nanochemistry
   • Nanomedicine Hemostasis: Change in Surgery and Emergency Medicine
   • Biogels: Biotechnology Made Possible
   • Small is Beautiful? Nanotech Cosmetics
   • Nanotechnology in Orthopedics
   • A Hybrid, Welcome Science
   • References
8. Getting There Cleanly
   • Sustainable Nanotechnology
   • Regulating Nanomaterials
   • Greening Nanomaterials
   • Communicating the Nanotech Risk
9. Managing The (Nano)Innovation
   • Scholars, and not Researchers
   • Renewing Scientific and Management Education
   • The Nexus Science
   • In Praise of Scientific Culture
   • Communicating Nanochemistry
10. Table of Contents