Smart Nanomaterials (Emerging Materials and Technologies)

By: Imalka Munaweera and M. L. Madhusha

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Synopsis: Smart nanomaterials are the basis of diverse emerging applications, and this book covers their technological advances, innovations, and practical applications. It covers advances in the most critical aspects in chemistry and material fabrication of nanomaterials including engineering/prospective applications. The application of smart nanomaterials in the biomedical field, agriculture, food industry, and apparel industry is covered with practical examples. It discusses the future of smart nanomaterials and the pros and cons associated with smart nanomaterials in a detailed manner. Features: Reviews synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and applications of smart nanomaterials. Explores the significance of using smart nanomaterials in futuristic life including examples. Covers bionsensor sensitivity, selectivity, and stability for long-term operation and nanotechnology technique for possibly detecting hazardous viruses. Provides the manufacturing advantages, energy and electronic advantages, medical benefits, environmental effects, and economic issues. Explains risk assessment on humans in detail.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in nanomaterials and materials science.