INTRODUCTION
Nanochemistry - Why Should We Care?
What is Nanochemistry?
This Book - Instructions for Use
AN INTRODUCTION TO NANOCHEMISTRY CONCEPTS
Nanochemistry - What's in a Name?
On the Surface of Things
Size is Everything...Almost
Shape
Self-Assembly
Two Words About Defects
The Bio-Nano Interface
Safety
SILICA
Introduction
Surface
Size
Shape
Self-Assembly
Defects
BioNano
Conclusion
Silica - NanoFood for Thought
GOLD
Introduction
Surface
Size
Shape
Self-Assembly
Defects
BioNano
Gold - NanoFood for Thought
POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE
Introduction
Surface
Size
Shape
Self-Assembly
Defects
BioNano
PDMS - NanoFood for Thought
CADMIUM SELENIDE
Introduction
Surface
Size
Shape
Self-Assembly
Defects
BioNano
CdSe - NanoFood for Thought
IRON OXIDE
Introduction
Surface
Size
Shape
Self-Assembly
Defects
BioNano
Iron Oxide - NanoFood for Thought
CARBON
Introduction
Surface
Size
Shape
Self-Assembly
Defects
BioNano
Conclusion
Carbon - NanoFood for Thought
NANOCHEMISTRY CASE HISTORIES
Introduction
Case #1
Case #2
Conclusions
NANOCHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTICS
A Reference Sheet
Microscopy Techniques
Diffraction Techniques
Spectroscopic Techniques
Magnetic Techniques
Separation Techniques
Thermal Techniques
Adsorption Techniques
Electrical Techniques
CHALLENGES IN NANOCHEMISTRY