Learning bio-micro-nanotechnology. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mel I. Mendelson.
• Other Names: Mendelson, Mel I
• Contents: Thinking Small and Big; Introduction; Bit of Technology History; Tera-to-Pico Multipliers; Size of Things; What Is "Small Technology?"; Memory Lane in Electronics; Applications; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Biomolecules and Cells; Introduction; Science of Evolution; Powers of "10" Revisited; Building a Human Cell; Biomolecules; Protein Folding; Identifying Biomolecules; Forensic Methods; Genetic Variation: Mutations; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Molecular Chemistry; Introduction; Periodic Table; Some Chemical Definitions; Chemical Bonding; Macromolecules; Polymer Examples; Colloids; Solid Nanomolecules; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Bit of Physics; Introduction; Size Matters; Working toward the Bottom; Definitions at the Bottom; Bottom: Energy Levels and Bonding; Benefits at the Bottom; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Engineering Bits and Bytes; Introduction; Electronics-on-a-Chip; Computer Applications; Control Systems; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Seeing Small Things; Introduction; Human Eye; Some Microscope Definitions; Light Microscopes; Electron Microscopes; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Nanoelectronics; Introduction; Computer Applications; Lithographic Tools; Recent Chip Developments; Emerging Technology; Bottom-Up Technology; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Microelectromechanical Systems; Introduction; Overview; Microsensors; Microactuators; Biochips; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Nanotechnology and Cancer; Introduction; What Is Cancer?; Discovery: L; Detection: I; Delivery: T; Destruction: R; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Risks: Nano or Mega?; Introduction; Bit of Anatomy; Definitions Relating to Risk; Chemical and Physical Factors; Benefits versus Risks; Risk Assessment; Risk Management; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Ethics and Social Relevance; Introduction; Some Ethics Definitions; Ethics Algorithm; Some Ethical Issues; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Self-Assembled Future; Introduction; Definition: Self-Assembled Future; Geometric Proportions; Chemical Assembly; Snow Flake Assembly; Self-Assembled Colloids; Linear-Step Assembly; Spiral-Step Assembly; Amphiphilic Structures; Biomolecular Assembly; Self-Assembled Monolayers; Some Future Predictions; Epilogue; Key Concepts; Questions and Problems; References; ; Appendix A: Math Review: Multiplying and Dividing Exponents; Appendix B: Math Review: Dimensional Analysis; Appendix C: Math Review: No. of Ways and Probability; Appendix D: Formulae of Various Geometrical Shapes; Appendix E: Group Learning Guidelines; Appendix F: Glossary of Terms; Index;
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (611 pages), (54 illustrations)
• Subjects: 610.28; Biotechnology; Biomedical engineering; Nanotechnology; Microtechnology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466591035
• Related ISBNs: 146659103X
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