Nanosensors

Nanosensors are innovative devices that exploit the unique properties exhibited by matter at the nanoscale. A growing and exciting field, nanosensors have spurred considerable research worldwide, driving the development of new device concepts and the engineering of nanostructured materials with controlled properties. Nanosensors: Physical, Chemical, and Biological, Third Edition offers a panoramic view of the field and related nanotechnologies with extraordinary clarity and depth. Presenting an interdisciplinary approach that blends physics, chemistry, and biology, this new edition is broad in scope and organized into seven parts, beginning with the fundamentals before moving on to nanomaterials and nanofabrication technologies in the second part. The third and fourth parts provide a critical appraisal of physical nanosensors and explore the chemical and biological categories of nanosensors. The fifth part sheds light on the emerging applications of nanosensors across society, industry, and defense, and details the cutting-edge applications of state-of-the-art nanosensors in environmental science, food technology, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology. The sixth part addresses self-powering and networking issues of nanosensors. The newly added seventh part addresses intelligent nanosensors and current research trends, describing machine learning techniques and AI-enhanced nanosensors. The third edition has been updated to reflect recent advancements in nanosensors that integrate nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. This is an ideal reference for researchers and industry professionals working at the forefront of materials science and semiconductor fabrication, as well as for graduate students in physics and engineering pursuing electrical engineering and electronics courses with a focus on nanoscience and nanotechnology. Key features: - Provides an updated, all-encompassing exploration of contemporary nanosensors and highlights the exclusive nanoscale properties on which nanosensors are designed. - Presents an accessible approach with a question-and-answer format to allow an easy grasp of the intricacies involved in the complex working mechanisms of devices. - Contains clear, illustrative diagrams that enable visualization of nanosensor operations, along with worked examples, end-of-chapter questions, and exhaustive, up-to-date bibliographies appended to each chapter.

Vinod Kumar Khanna, Ph. D is a retired Chief Scientist from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani, India, and a retired Professor from the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India. He is a former Emeritus Scientist at CSIR and a Professor Emeritus at AcSIR, India. He has worked for more than 37 years on the design, fabrication, and characterization of semiconductor devices and micro- and nanoelectronic sensors. He has published 26 books, 6 chapters in edited books, and 194 research papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. He also has 5 patents to his name.

1. Introduction to Nanosensors. 2. Materials for Nanosensors. 3. Nanosensor Laboratory. 4. Mechanical Nanosensors. 5. Thermal Nanosensors. 6. Optical Nanosensors. 7. Magnetic Nanosensors. 8. Chemical Nanosensors. 9. Nanobiosensors. 10. Nanosensors for Societal Benefits. 11. Nanosensors for Industrial Applications. 12. Nanosensors for Homeland Security. 13. Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Nanosensors. 14. Wireless Nanosensor Networks and IoNT. 15. Machine Learning Techniques for Nanosensors. 16. AI-Enhanced Nanosensors. 17. Overview and Future Trends of Nanosensors.