Table of Contents

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics.- Chapter 1: Structure and Bonding.- Chapter 2: Synthesis of Nanomaterials—I (Physical Methods).- Chapter 3: Synthesis of Nanomaterials—II (Chemical Methods).- Chapter 4: Synthesis of Nanomaterials—III (Biological Methods).- Chapter 5: Self Assembly.- Chapter 6:Analysis Techniques.- Chapter 7:  Types of Nanomaterials and Their Properties.- Chapter 8: Nanolithography.- Chapter 9: Nanoelectronics.- Chapter 10: Some Special Nanomaterials.- Chapter 11: Applications.- Chapter 12: Nanotechnology and Environment.- Chapter 13: Practicals

About the Author

Dr. Sulabha K. Kulkarni started her career in 1977 in the Physics Department of the University of Pune, India, where she established a laboratory in Surface Science, Materials Science and Nanotechnology. Her area of research encompasses metal, semiconductor and oxide nanoparticles, metallic multilayers, hard coatings, gas-solid interactions. She has international collaborations in many countries and attended conferences both as an invited speaker and as a chairperson. Besides being a life member of various science associations in India, Dr. Kulkarni is a fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Bangalore), Indian National Science Academy (Delhi), National Academy of Sciences (Allahabad) and Maharashtra Academy of Sciences. Since 2009 Dr Kulkarni is affiliated to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune.