Design of nanostructures : self-assembly of nanomaterials / Himadri B. Bohidar and Kamla Rawat.

Nanoscale Science. Introduction -- Essential Approaches and Forces -- Thermodynamics of Nanosystems -- Phase Transitions and Stability at Nanoscale -- Interactions with Biomolecules and Applications to Biology -- Bottom-Up Assembly of Inorganic Nanoparticles. Metal Nanoparticles -- Metal Oxide Nanoparticles -- Metal Sulfide Nanoparticles -- Self-Assembly of Organic Nanoparticles. Polymeric Nanoparticles -- Biopolymeric Nanoparticles.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.