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Recent Advances and Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology:
Recent Advances and Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology Author:David E. Newton Molecular nanotechnology involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictable properties. This is the first volume to cover this new and exciting field. The book's 13 chapters feature: BLThe nature of nanotechnology BLDifferences between "top-down" and "bottom-up" research ap... more »proaches BLPotential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology BLCurrent nanotechnology research BLBrief biographical sketches of key individuals BLA chronology of important events BLSignificant documents BLCareers in nanotechnology BLData and statistics, especially in relation to President Clinton's National Nanotechnology Initiative of 2000 BLA list of relevant organizations, research associations, corporations, and academic institutions
A list of print and nonprint resources BLA glossary of commonly used terms