Authors: Shivang Dhoundiyal, Aftab Alam

Beyond the Microscope: Nanotechnology’s Impact on Our World (Part 1)

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ISBN: 979-8-89881-076-4 (Print)
ISBN: 979-8-89881-075-7 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2025
DOI: 10.2174/97988988107571250101

Introduction

Beyond the Microscope: Nanotechnology’s Impact on Our World (Part 1) is an introduction to the transformative science of nanotechnology, where materials engineered at the scale of atoms are driving revolutionary advancements across disciplines. From medicine to agriculture, energy to environmental solutions, this volume provides a clear, structured, and accessible exploration of how manipulating matter at the nanoscale is reshaping the modern world.

With foundational chapters covering the origins, principles, and fabrication techniques of nanomaterials, The book further explores their unique properties and the physical laws that govern nanoscale phenomena. Subsequent chapters apply these concepts across real-world contexts such as targeted drug delivery, personalized medicine, sports and fitness technologies, environmental remediation, and sustainable energy solutions.

Key Features:

  • - Explains foundational principles and key milestones in nanotechnology
  • - Explores diverse nanomaterials and fabrication techniques
  • - Illustrates real-world applications in medicine, environment, energy, and sports
  • - Highlights safety, ethics, and future challenges
  • - Provides case studies to contextualize emerging technologies.

Readership

Equips students, educators, professionals, and general readers with a comprehensive understanding of nanotechnology’s scope and societal impact.

Preface

Part 1 of this book serves as the starting point in our journey to explore nanotechnology. Our goal is to bring clarity to complex concepts, unravel how the most minute dimensions can yield substantial impacts, and do so in a way that is both engaging and understandable.

We begin with the basics—not as an academic obligation, but because we believe that the true beauty of nanotechnology lies in its foundation. You’ll read about how it started, what forces shape it, and how different materials behave when reduced to the nanoscale. We also share real-world applications and the challenges scientists face when trying to implement these ideas in practice. This book is designed for those with a curious mind. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or simply someone intrigued by the power of science, you’ll find something here to spark your interest. We’ve done our best to keep the tone clear and easy to understand without sacrificing the depth that the topic deserves.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. We hope the chapters ahead not only inform but also inspire.

Shivang Dhoundiyal

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Aftab Alam
Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India