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 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. Foreword xxiIntroduction 1Part I: Nanotechnology Basics 5Chapter 1: Introduction to Nanotechnology Concepts 7Chapter 2: Who's Doing What? 19Chapter 3: Building Blocks: Nanomaterials 37Chapter 4: Nano Tools 59Chapter 5: Putting Nanotechnology to Work 77Part II: Nano Applications 93Chapter 6: Nanoscale Electronics 95Chapter 7: Nanotechnology in Your House and Car 113Chapter 8: When Nano Gets Personal 133Chapter 9: Changing the Way We Do Medicine 159Chapter 10: Saving Energy with Nano 181Chapter 11: Improving the Environment 197Chapter 12: Star Wars: Nano in Space and Defense 213Part III: Nanotechnology and People 229Chapter 13: Nano Ethics, Safety, and Regulations 231Chapter 14: Making Nano Work for You: Education and Careers 245Part IV: The Part of Tens 259Chapter 15: Top Ten Nano Web Sites 261Chapter 16: Ten Nano Universities 273Chapter 17: Ten Interesting Nano Research Labs 287Glossary 307Index 313