The authors cover the whole spectrum of nanomaterials, ranging from theory, synthesis, properties, characterization to application, including such new developments as:

• quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanoporous materials, as well as nanowires, nanotubes and nanostructural polymers
• anocatalysis, nanolithography, nanomanipulation
• methods for the synthesis of nanoparticles.

The book can thus be recommended for everybody working in nanoscience: Beginners can acquaint themselves with the exciting subject, while specialists will find answers to all their questions plus helpful suggestions for further research.