This book provides information on the current and future uses of nanotechnology enabled sensors in such diverse fields as communications, building and facilities, medicine, safety, and security, including both homeland defense and military operations.

This book is written as a reference for researchers and engineers working in sensor and nanotechnology fields. Presented are existing and new sensing methods, as well as advances in nano-materials and devices for sensing applications. The book aims to provide an interdisciplinary approach, discussing chemical and physical nature of nano materials/structure, state of- the-art of active and passive electronic and optoelectronic nanomaterials and devices for sensing applications. The scope of the book includes: presentation of terminologies and basics of sensors and transducers, a thorough explanation of quantum theory related to nanostructures, growth, fabrication, and characterization of nano-structures such as nanowires, nanotubes, quantum dots, quantum wires, bio materials, and well-controlled nanostructures for sensing applications, as well as discussions of the synthesis and design of such materials in order to gain the understanding of novel functional properties which can be obtained by impurity doping and surface modification

Covers the integration of both nanotechnology and sensors and explains their interaction Geared toward practical applications which provide the reader with information on how nanotechnology enabled sensors are currently being used and how they will be used in the future in diverse fields Provides readers with an overview of the relevant chemistry, quantum physics and biology related to sensors and nanoscience so that they may easily research different topics outside their area of specialization Discusses top down design and manufacturing of nanotechnology sensors, a new approach in sensing technologies Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Sensor Characteristics and Physical Effects.- Transduction Platforms.- Nano Fabrication and Patterning Techniques.- Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials.- Inorganic Nanotechnology Enabled Sensors.- Organic Nanotechnology Enabled Sensors.