Advances in Nanotechnology, Volume 2

The terms “nanoscience and nanotechnology” refer to the synthesis, characterization, exploration and application of nanostructured materials. There is an increasing awareness that the nanomechanical properties of living cells and the extracellular microenvironment are intimately linked to their underlying physiology in health and disease. The recent literature on cell nanomechanics is reviewed in this book and the relevance of this science to the development of nanomedicine is discussed. Furthermore, the data on the 2-line ferrihydrite structure and texture is analyzed, as well as its methods for preparation and catalytic properties. In addition, a simple method to initiate polymerization by irradiation, without any added initiators, is reviewed.