Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Acknowledgments

Author’s Profile

About the Book (2nd Edition)

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Mathematical Notation

Part I: Fundamental Concepts of Nanosensors

Introduction to Nanosensors

Part II: Nanomaterials and Micro/Nanofabrication Facilities

Materials for Nanosensors

Nanosensor Laboratory

Part III: Physical Nanosensors

Mechanical Nanosensors

Thermal Nanosensors

Optical Nanosensors

Magnetic Nanosensors

Part IV: Chemical and Biological Nanosensors

Chemical Nanosensors

Nanobiosensors

Part V: Emerging Applications of Nanosensors

Nanosensors for Societal Benefits

Nanosensors for Industrial Applications

Nanosensors for Homeland Security

Part VI: -Powering, Networking and Trends of Nanosensors

Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Nanosensors

Wireless Nanosensor Networks and IoNT

Overview and Future Trends of Nanosensors

Index

About the Author

Vinod Kumar Khanna, Ph.D is a retired Chief Scientist from the CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani (Rajasthan), India, and a former Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), India. He has worked for more than 37 years on the design, fabrication and characterization of semiconductor devices and micro/nanoelectronic sensors. He has published 16 books, 6 chapters in edited books, and 192 research papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. He also has 5 patents to his name.