Nanotechnology for Dummies

2nd Edition

By: Earl Boysen, Nancy C. Muir, Desiree Dudley (Foreword by), Christine Peterson (Foreword by)

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Paperback | 22 July 2011 | Edition Number 2

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360 Pages

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23.62 x 18.8 x 2.03

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The bestselling introductory guide on nanotechnology now revised and updated

The world of nanotechnology is ever changing and evolving; this fun and friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin with explaining the background of nanotechnology and then examine industries that are affected by this technology. Aiming to educate and simultaneously dispel common myths, the book explores the many nanotechnology-enabled consumer products available on the market today, ranging from socks to face lotion to jet skis to floor cleaners, to name a few.

Serves as a fun and friendly introduction to the fascinating topic of nanotechnology
Discusses the various issues involving nanotechnology in the areas of environment, medicine, defense, and others
Provides real-world examples of everyday nanotechnology use such as floor cleaners, flash memory drives, face lotion, computer processors, and more

Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-understand overview of nanotechnology and its real-world implementation.

About the Author

Earl Boysen is the founder of UnderstandingNano.com and was an engineer in the semiconductor industry for 20 years. He coauthored the first edition of this book as well as The All-New Electronics Self-Study Guide.

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