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Nanotechnology is the science of matter at the scale of one-billionth of a meter or 1/75,000th the size of a human hair Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, this book demystifies nanotechnology for investors, business people, and anyone else interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes will soon transform our lives Some of the applications discussed include scratch-proof glass, corrosion-resistant paints, stain-free clothing, glare-reducing eyeglass coatings, drug delivery systems, medical diagnostic tools, burn and wound dressings, sugar-cube-sized computers, mini-portable power generators, and even longer-lasting tennis balls! Investment in nanotechnology is exploding, with USD3.7 billion in nanotechnology R&D spending authorized by the U.S. government in 2003 and international investment reported at over USD2 billionProduct Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780764583681
eBay Product ID (ePID)86678243
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NameNanotechnology for Dummies
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEngineering & Technology
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
AuthorEarl Boysen, Richard Booker
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight582 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorRichard Booker, Earl Boysen