About the Authors.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Nanochemistry -Why Should We Care?

What is Nanochemistry?

This Book -Instructions for Use.

References.

1 An Introduction to Nanochemistry Concepts.

1.1 Nanochemistry - What's in a Name?

1.2 On the Surface of Things.

1.3 Size is Everything...Almost.

1.4 Shape.

1.5 Self-Assembly.

1.6 Two Words About Defects.

1.7 The Bio-Nano Interface.

1.8 Safety.

References.

2 Silica.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Surface.

2.3 Size.

2.4 Shape.

2.5 Self-Assembly.

2.6 Defects.

2.7 BioNano.

2.8 Conclusion.

2.9 Silica - NanoFood for Thought.

References.

3 Gold.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Surface.

3.3 Size.

3.4 Shape.

3.5 Self-Assembly.

3.6 Defects.

3.7 BioNano.

3.8 Gold - NanoFood for Thought.

References.

4 Polydimethylsiloxane.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Surface.

4.3 Size.

4.4 Shape.

4.5 Self-Assembly.

4.6 Defects.

4.7 BioNano.

4.8 PDMS – NanoFood for Thought.

References.

5 Cadmium Selenide.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Surface.

5.3 Size.

5.4 Shape.

5.5 Self-Assembly.

5.6 Defects.

5.7 BioNano.

5.8 CdSe – NanoFood for Thought.

References.

6 Iron Oxide.

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Surface.

6.3 Size.

6.4 Shape.

6.5 Self-Assembly.

6.6 Defects.

6.7 BioNano.

6.8 Iron Oxide - NanoFood for Thought.

References.

7 Carbon.

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 Surface.

7.3 Size.

7.4 Shape.

7.5 Self-Assembly.

7.6 BioNano.

7.7 Conclusion.

7.8 Carbon - NanoFood for Thought.

References.

8 Nanochemistry Case Histories.

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Case #1.

8.3 Case #2.

8.4 Conclusions.

References.

9 Nanochemistry Diagnostics.

9.1 A Reference Sheet.

9.2 Microscopy Techniques.

9.3 Diffraction Techniques.

9.4 Spectroscopic Techniques.

9.5 Magnetic Techniques.

9.6 Separation Techniques.

9.7 Thermal Techniques.

9.8 Adsorption Techniques.

9.9 Electrical Techniques.

10 Challenges in Nanochemistry.

Referenes.

Index.