{"product_id":"9783527651474","title":"Nanomachines: Fundamentals and Applications","description":"Nanomachines represent one of the most fascinating topics in of nanotechnology. These tiny devices provide diverse opportunities towards a wide range of important applications, ranging from targeted delivery of drug payloads to environmental remediation. This book addresses comprehensively the latest developments and discoveries in the field of nano- and microscale machines. It covers the evolution of nanomachines in general from a historical perspective, the fundamental challenges for motion at the nanoscale, different categories of biological and synthetic nano\/microscale motors based on different propulsion mechanisms, ways for controlling the movement directionality\u003cbr\u003e and regulated speed, followed by detailed of major areas for which nanomachines has the potential to make a transformational impact. It ends with a futuristic look at nano\/microscale machines and into their impact on the society.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Key Features:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * The only nanomachine introductory textbook currently available.\u003cbr\u003e * Written with college graduate level in mind to appeal to a broad interdisciplinary audience.\u003cbr\u003e * Covers the fundamental challenges for nanoscale motion.\u003cbr\u003e * Covers the latest advances in the design and operaton of a wide range of small-scale machines.\u003cbr\u003e * Covers diverse biomedical, environmental and technological applications of nanomachines.\u003cbr\u003e * Written in review format with cited articles to cover latest research and developments.","brand":"Wiley, John \u0026 Sons, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154022252784,"sku":"9783527651474","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783527651474_p0.jpg?v=1763726163","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783527651474","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}