Nanostructures

The book emphasizes the development of useful implementations and applications of nanotechnology. One key issue addressed is how to access, from the macroscopic world, the extremely high information density of nanostructured systems. One way to do this is by using bio-inspiration - techniques where we apply lessons learned from living systems to new materials with localized feedback mechanisms. Specifically, the book evaluates the most advanced and innovative syntheses of nanostructures, the most novel properties and functionalities and the most potential applications as components of advanced technological systems and as materials tailored for a great variety of special needs. TOC:Preface.- List of NATO ASI Proceedings Contributors.- 1: Nanostructures and Nanotechnology.- 2: Synthesis of Nanostructures.- 3: Nanobiotechnology.- 4: Processing and Consolidation.- 5: Modelling and Mechanical Behaviour.- 6: Mechanical Properties of Nanomaterials.- 7: Nanocrystallization and Phase Transformations in Nanostructured Materials.- 8: Nanostructured Films and Coatings.- 9: Characterization of Functionalized Nanostructures.- 10: Magnetic Properties of Nanostructures.- 11: Quantum Dots.- 12: Nanowires.- 13: Ferroelectric Properties of Nanomaterials.- 15: Applications of Nanostructures.