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[...]... icons next to it Going Online This book has its very own Web site, www.nanotechnologyfordummies.com This is your go-to source for updated information on the fast-changing world of nanotechnology Go to this Web site to ask us questions and get updates on nanotechnology 5 6 Nanotechnology For Dummies Part I Getting Small with Nanotechnology N In this part anotechnology is the hot buzzword of the new millennium... get right to the information you’re looking for Here’s the rundown Part I: Getting Small with Nanotechnology Chapter 1 is where you get the overview of the nanotechnology realm, discovering what it is and how it is changing our world You get an idea of how a nanotechnology product goes from concept to reality, as well as some of the challenges that have to be overcome to put nanotechnology in place... exciting area of technology fun! 2 Nanotechnology For Dummies Why Nanotechnology? We figure you have heard the term nanotechnology (unless you live in a cave) and have at least a passing interest in learning more, or you wouldn’t have picked up this book But what exactly is it about nanotechnology that makes it worth your while to explore? Well, how about the probability that nanotechnology is the future?... the emergence of the right tools for the job When faced with a squishy term that can mean different things to different people, the best thing to do is to form a committee and charge it with drawing up a working definition In fact, a committee was formed (the National Nanotechnology Initiative) and the following defining features of nanotechnology were hammered out: 1 Nanotechnology involves research... Nanotechnology .7 Chapter 1: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Nanotechnology 9 Grasping the Essence of Nanotechnology 9 Finding out what it is 10 Why you want nanotechnology in your life 14 You say you want a revolution? 16 Knowing what to expect (and not expect) 18 Getting a (Small) Piece of Nanotechnology for Yourself 21 The nanotech industry 22 Battle... 210 Using Nanotechnology to Reduce Energy Consumption 211 Producing light with nanotechnology 211 Using nanocatalysts to make chemicals 212 How Nanotechnology Can Help Our Environment 213 Clearing the air with nanotechnology 214 Keeping water crystal-clear with nanotechnology 215 Cleaner water for less money 216 Part IV: Living Healthier Lives 219 Chapter 10: Diagnosing... information that you may want to know more about Introduction The Tip icon indicates information that might be of interest for further exploration or lead you into new ideas These icons tend to point out tidbits that make exploring nanotechnology more enjoyable, so don’t just skip ’em! Remember icons are gentle reminders about important ideas or facts that you should keep in mind while exploring nanotechnology. .. Further Reading on the Web and in Your Library 327 Web Sites .327 www.nanotechnologyfordummies.com 327 nanobot.blogspot.com .328 www.azonano.com 328 www.nano.gov .328 www.forbesnanotech.com 328 www.fda.gov /nanotechnology 329 www.nano.org.uk 329 www.foresight.org .329 Other great sites 330 Magazines 330... financial topic or clever plot device, what is nanotechnology (exactly)? Do I need nanotechnology? Will I be able to cash in on a nanotechnology bubble” or will I lose my shirt as I did with the dot-coms? These are all fair questions; we address each of them in this chapter Grasping the Essence of Nanotechnology We start off this chapter by defining nanotechnology and showing you not only the need... word “calorie” in a diet book? Are you looking for the latest hot investment opportunity and you’ve heard that something called nanotechnology will someday revolutionize our lives, and quite possibly your portfolio? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Nanotechnology For Dummies is a fantastic way to get beyond all the hype and really understand what nanotechnology is and where it’s headed This is . 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center,. fax 317-572-4002. For technical support, please visit www.wiley.com/techsupport. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be. ffirs.qxd 6/27/05 9:09 PM Page v 01_583689 ffirs.qxd 6/27/05 9:09 PM Page vi Dedication For Him who gave us wisdom and heart to help each other. For my fantastically supportive parents, Richard and