De La Salle University - Manila

Pathfinder : Nanotechnology

Scope Note :

"Involves research and technology development at the 1nm-to-100nm range; creates and uses structures that have novel properties because of their small size; builds on the ability to control or manipulate at the atomic scale." (Source: Nanotechnology for Dummies. T 174.7 B66 2005. Reference Section, 2nd floor)

"A field of science whose goal is to control individual atoms and molecules to create computer chips and other devices that are thousands of times smaller than current technologies permit. Current manufacturing processes use lithography to imprint circuits on semiconductor materials. While lithography has improved dramatically over the last two decades -- to the point where some manufacturing plants can produce circuits smaller than one micron (1,000 nanometers) -- it still deals with aggregates of millions of atoms. It is widely believed that lithography is quickly approaching its physical limits. To continue reducing the size of semiconductors, new technologies that juggle individual atoms will be necessary. This is the realm of nanotechnology.

Although research in this field dates back to Richard P. Feynman's classic talk in 1959, the term nanotechnology was first coined by K. Eric Drexler in 1986 in the book Engines of Creation. In the popular press, the term nanotechnology is sometimes used to refer to any sub-micron process, including lithography. Because of this, many scientists are beginning to use the term molecular nanotechnology when talking about true nanotechnology at the molecular level."

(Source: Webopedia.com http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/n/nanotechnology.html).

Use For :

• Molecular technology
• Technology, Molecular
• Technology, Nanoscale

Broader Term :

• High technology

Related Term :

• C60
• Dendrimer
• DNA computer
• High-performance computing
• Integrated circuit
• Macromolecule
• MEMS
• Monomer
• Moore's Law
• Nanocomputer
• Nanolithography
• Nanosecond
• Nanostructured materials
• Scanning tunneling microscopy

Narrower Terms :

• Molecular electronics
• Nanotubes
• Nanowires

BOOKS

Reference sources located at the Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor:

• Encyclopedia of science and technology.  James S. Trefil, Harold Morowitz, Paul Ceruzzi. Q 121 E48 2001
• Handbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology. Hari Singh Nalwa. TA418.9.N35 H36 2000 v.1 -v.5
• McGraw-Hill concise encyclopedia of science & technology. Q121 .M32 2005
• McGraw-Hill dictionary of engineering. TA9 .M29 2003
• McGraw-Hill dictionary of scientific and technical terms. Q123 .M3 2003
• McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of science & technology : an international reference work in twenty volumes including an index. Q 121 M3 2002 v.11
• Nanotechnology for dummies. Richard Booker, Earl Boysen.T174.7 .B66 2005
• Philip's science & technology encyclopedia. Steve Luck.  Q 121 P54 1999

Texts located at the Circulation Section, 3rd floor:

• Carbon nanotubes : basic concepts and physical properties. S. Reich, C. Thomsen, J. Maultzsch. TA455.C3 R44 2004
• Integrated chemical systems : a chemical approach to nanotechnology. Allen J. Bard. TP 256 B37 1994.
• Introduction to mesoscopic physics. Yoseph Imry. QC 176.8 M46 I47 2001
• Introduction to nanotechnology. Charles P. Poole, Jr., Frank J. Owens. T174.7 .P66 2003.
• Nanobiotechnology : concepts, applications and perspectives.  Christof M. Niemeyer, Chad A. Mirkin.TP248.25.N35 N36 2004
• Nanoelectronics and information technology : advanced electronic materials and novel devices. Rainer Waser. TK7874.8 .N36 2005
• Nano-engineering in science and technology : an introduction to the world of nano-design. Michael Rieth. T174.7 .R54 2003.
• Nanophysics and nanotechnology : an introduction to modern concepts in nanoscience. Edward L. Wolf.  QC176.8.N35 W64 2004.
• Nanotechnology applications to telecommunications and networking. Daniel Minoli.  TK5103 M56 2006
• Nanotechnology : integrated processing systems for ultra-precision and ultra-fine products.  Norio Taniguchi.   T174.7 .N36 1996.
• Nanotechnology : molecularly designed materials. Gan-Moog Chow, Kenneth E. Gonsalves.  TA 418.9 N35 N355 1996
• Nanotechnology research directions : IWGN Workshop Report : vision for Nanotechnology R & D in the next decade.  M.C. Roco, R.S. Williams, P. Alivisatos. T 174.7 I94 1999
• Principles of nanotechnology : molecular-based study of condensed matter in small systems. G. Ali Mansoori.   T174.7 .M36 2005
• Prospects in nanotechnology : toward molecular manufacturing.  Markus Krummenacker, James Lewis.  T 174.7 G46 1992.
• Quantum networks : dynamics of open nanostructures. Gunter Mahler, Volker A. Weberruss.  QC 176.8 N35 M34 1995
• Semiconductors for micro- and nanotechnology : an introduction for engineers. Jan G. Korvin, Andreas Greiner.   QC611 .K67 2002.
• Transport in nanostructures. David K. Ferry, Stephen M. Goodnick.  QC176.8.N35 F47 1999

FACULTY PUBLICATION
(Archives Section, 4th floor)

• Technolites: AIDS, nanotechnology and HNICEM. Estalilla, Aliento V. Manila Bulletin  B-9 F 25 '05.

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

FOREIGN
PROQUEST Digital Dissertations
http://www.umi.com/pqdauto

• Computation aided design in molecular nanotechnology. Deng, Wei-Qiao, PhD. California Institute of Technology, 2004. AAT 3151353
• Fabrication and characterization of ordered arrays of nanostructures. Larson, Preston, PhD. The University of Oklahoma, 2005. AAT 3174404
• Nanotribological investigations of materials, coatings and lubricants for nanotechnology applications at high sliding velocities. Tambe, Nikhil S., PhD. The Ohio State University, 2005. AAT 3162747
• Quantum size and nonlinear effects in metal nanostructures and bio-applications with SERS. Khaliullin, Eldar Nailevich, PhD. Purdue University, 2005. AAT 3185785
• Self-assembled DNA nanostructures and DNA-templated silver nanowires. Park, Sung Ha, PhD. Duke University, 2005. AAT 3179212
• Semi-biosynthesis of DNA nanostructures. Barhoumi, Aoune, Marshall University, 2004. AAT 1422485
• Using life cycle assessment to inform nanotechnology research and development. Lloyd, Shannon Marie, PhD. Carnegie Mellon University, 2004. AAT 3146415

INTERNET WEBSITES
(Cybernook, Ground floor; Graduate corners, 2nd and 3rd floors)

FORESIGHT Nanotech Institute
http://www.foresight.org/
[Retrieved July 26, 2006]

A leading think tank and public interest institute on nanotechnology aimed to educate society about the benefits and risks of nanotechnology.

Institute for Molecular Manufacturing
http://www.imm.org/
[Retrieved July 26, 2006]

Conducts and supports research on molecular systems engineering and molecular manufacturing (molecular nanotechnology, or MNT). Also promotes guidelines for research and development practices that will minimize risk from accidental misuse or from abuse of molecular nanotechnology.

The Institute of Nanotechnology
http://www.nano.org.uk
[Retrieved July 26, 2006]

Provides a focus for burgeoning interest in nanotechnology, encourage new research, and keep the public aware of developments in this field.

Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
http://www.nanotec.org.uk
[Retrieved July 26, 2006]

This site's objective is to carry out an independent study of likely developments and whether nanotechnology raises or is likely to raise new ethical, health and safety or social issues which are not covered by current regulation.

Nanotechnology Institute of ASME
http://www.nanotechnologyinstitute.org
[Retrieved July 26, 2006]

Dedicated to furthering the art, science and practice of nanotechnology providing interdisciplinary programs and activities to bridge science, engineering, and applications. A one-stop resource for researchers and practitioners. Also provides links to other sites.

Nanotechnology Now
http://www.nanotech-now.com
[Retrieved July 26, 2006]

Contains nanotechnology basics, news, and general information.

Nanotechweb.org
http://www.nanotechweb.org
[Retrieved July 26, 2006]

Contains links to nanotechnology news and events.

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Compiled by:  Mrs. Marita G. Valerio

Date : July 2006 / August 2009