Commercialization of Nanotechnologies–A Case Study Approach
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3319569783 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 315 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Novel, highly promising areas in nanotechnology, are shown, such as voltage-driven nano-spintronics. Different nanomaterials are reviewed with a focus on several practical application areas and their commercial utilization. A review of existing solutions and developing challenges are given regarding sustainable energy production, photovoltaics, solar cells, hydrogen economy and improved classes of batteries as contributions to green products and circular economy. Examples of several developed thin-film thermogenerators are shown. Production technologies of nanomaterials are presented as one of the challenges today. The basic properties and applications of nanostructured thermoelectric materials, ferroelectric and piezoelectric nanomate
Sectors where nanotechnology has already significantly contributed are presented, along with specific nanotechnology solutions: energy related sectors, NEMS/MEMS, micro power generators, spintronics and healthcare. Several proven nanomaterials have been reviewed pertaining to biomedicine. Novel, highly promising areas in nanotechnology, are shown, such as voltage-driven nano-spintronics. Examples of several developed thin-film thermogenerators are shown. Different nanomaterials are reviewed with a focus on several practical app