Dieter Vollath – författare

Successor of the highly acclaimed, first full-color introduction to nanomaterials - now including graphenes and carbon nanotubesThis full-colored introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology in particular addresses the needs of engineers who need to know the special phenomena and potentials, without getting bogged down in the scientific detail of the physics and chemistry involved.Based on the author's own courses, this textbook shows how to produce nanomaterials and use them in engineering applications for novel products. Following an introduction, the text goes on to treat synthesis, characterization techniques, thermal, optical, magnetic and electronic properties, processing and, finally, emerging applications.A sound overview of the "nano world" from an application-oriented perspective.Reviews for the first edition:"The reader [of this book] profits from the broad scientific teaching experience of the author.... This book is highly recommended for everyone who wants to step onto the new and fascinating field of nanomaterials." (International Journal of Materials Research, May 2009) "The practical presentation and clarity in writing style makes this book a winner for anyone wanting to quickly learn about the fundamentals and practical side of nanomaterials." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2009)

"Nanowerkstoffe für Einsteiger" hält, was der Titel verspricht: Eine leichtverständliche Einführung zu Nanowerkstoffen für alle, die sich mit den Grundlagen und dem Potential dieser vielseitigen Materialklasse vertraut machen möchten, ohne allzu tief in die physikalischen und chemischen Details einzusteigen. Nanowerkstoffe sind Materialien wie Metalle, Legierungen, Keramiken oder Polymere, in denen mindestens eine Längendimension kleiner als 100 Nanometer ist. In diesem Längenbereich zeigen diese Materialien ganz besondere und fein einstellbare optische, elektrische und mechanische Eigenschaften, die auf der makroskopischen Skala nicht zutage treten. Eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen an der Schnittstelle zwischen Materialwissenschaft, Chemie, Physik und Biologie ist bereits in kommerziell erhältliche Produkte umgesetzt worden. Jedes Kapitel beginnt mit einer Einführung in den Lernstoff "In diesem Kapitel" und endet mit einer Zusammenfassung "Wichtig zu wissen". In die Tiefe gehende Erklärungen sind in Boxen aufgenommen und können so leicht ausgelassen werden.

Meeting the demand for a readily understandable introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology, this textbook specifically addresses the needs of students - and engineers - who need to get the gist of nanoscale phenomena in materials without having to delve too deeply into the physical and chemical details. The book begins with an overview of the consequences of small particle size, such as the growing importance of surface effects, and covers successful, field-tested synthesis techniques of nanomaterials. The largest part of the book is devoted to the particular magnetic, optical, electrical and mechanical properties of materials at the nanoscale, leading on to emerging and already commercialized applications, such as nanofluids in magnetic resonance imaging, high-performance nanocomposites and carbon nanotube-based electronics. Based on the author's experience in teaching nanomaterials courses and adapted, in style and level, for students with only limited background knowledge, the textbook includes further reading, as well as information boxes that can be skipped upon first reading.