Nanotechnology

About this book

This program provides an overview of nanotechnology and covers micrometer and nanometer units; highlights special properties of nanoparticles; describes the gecko effect; and examines carbon nanotubes, surface energy, hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces, the lotus effect, the use of lasers in nanotechnology, and issues raised by nanotechnology. It concludes with short interviews on various aspects of nanotechnology.