A fundamental resource for understanding and developing effective self-assembly and nanotechnology systems

Systematically integrating self-assembly, nanoassembly, and nanofabrication into one easy-to-use source, Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology Systems effectively helps students, professors, and researchers comprehend and develop applicable techniques for use in the field. Through case studies, countless examples, clear questions, and general applications, this book provides experiment-oriented techniques for designing, applying, and characterizing self-assembly and nanotechnology systems.

Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology Systems includes:

• Techniques for identifying assembly building units
• Practical assembly methods to focus on when developing nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanoproperties, nanofabricated systems, and nanomechanics
• Algorithmic diagrams in each chapter for a general overview
• Schematics designed to link assembly principles with actual systems
• Hands-on lab activities

This informative reference also analyzes the diverse origins and structures of assembly building units, segmental analysis, and selection of assembly principles, methods, characterization techniques, and predictive models. Complementing the author's previous conceptually based book on this topic, Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology Systems is a practical guide that grants practitioners not only the skills to properly analyze assembly building units but also how to work with applications to exercise and develop their knowledge of this rapidly advancing scientific field.

Content:
Chapter 1 Self?Assembly Systems (pages 1–31):
Chapter 2 Nanotechnology Systems (pages 33–60):
Chapter 3 Identification of Self?Assembly Capability (pages 61–91):
Chapter 4 Identification of Multi?Step Self?Assemblies (pages 93–110):
Chapter 5 Control of the Structures of Self?Assembled Aggregates (pages 111–140):
Chapter 6 Hierarchy and Chirality of Self?Assembled Aggregates (pages 141–160):
Chapter 7 Assembly with Multiple Building Units (pages 161–190):
Chapter 8 Directed and Forced Assemblies (pages 191–223):
Chapter 9 External Signal–Responsive Nanomaterials (pages 191–256):
Chapter 10 Nanomaterials with Intrinsic Functionalities (pages 257–273):
Chapter 11 Nanostructures: Designed to Perform (pages 275–303):
Chapter 12 Nanoproperties: Controlled to Express (pages 305–331):
Chapter 13 Nanofabricated Systems: Combined to Function (pages 333–357):
Chapter 14 Nanomechanical Movements: Combined to Operate (pages 359–392):
Chapter 16 Assembly Processes and Critical Behaviors (pages 405–415):
Chapter 15 Assembly Forces and Measurements (pages 394–403):
Chapter 17 Assembled Systems and Structural Properties (pages 417–428):
Chapter 18 Modeling and Simulations (pages 429–439):