Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction. Overview -- Nanoparticle-Based Materials -- Unique Characteristics -- Surface Behaviors -- Vapor Pressure and Solubility -- Size-Dependent Characteristics -- Properties -- Chemical -- Mechanical -- Electrical -- Magnetic -- Optical -- Biological -- Key Scientific and Technical Challenges -- Synthesis -- Characterization -- Superstructure Assembly -- Bulk Processing -- Large-Scale Production -- Modeling and Simulation -- Applications -- Processing Overview -- 2. Nanoparticle Synthesis. Theory -- Nucleation -- Homogeneous Nucleation -- Heterogeneous Nucleation -- Growth -- Gas-Phase Nanoparticle Synthesis -- Gas-Gas Reaction -- Physical Vapor Synthesis -- Chemical Vapor Synthesis -- Laser Ablation -- Gas-Liquid Reaction -- Gas-Solid Reaction -- Liquid Nanoparticle Synthesis -- Fundamental Method -- Precipitation -- Metal Salt Reduction -- Hydrolysis -- Solvothermal Synthesis -- Cryochemical Synthesis -- Confinement Method -- Spray Pyrolysis -- Solventless Synthesis -- Composite Nanoparticle Synthesis -- Core/Shell Structure -- Electroless Deposition -- Templating -- Bio-Based Synthesis -- Field-Assisted Nanoparticle Synthesis -- Micelle Synthesis -- Laser-Assisted Synthesis -- Plasma-Assisted Synthesis -- Microwave-Assisted Synthesis -- Sonication-Assisted Synthesis -- Radiation-Assisted Synthesis -- Electric Field-Assisted Synthesis -- Solid Nanoparticle Synthesis -- Milling -- Reactions between Solids.

3. Nanoparticle Characterization. Size, Shape, and Morphology -- Microscopy -- Scanning Electron Microscopy -- Transmission Electron Microscopy -- Scanning Probe Microscopy -- Dynamic Light Scattering -- X-ray Diffraction Line Broadening -- Small-Angle Scattering -- Optical Spectroscopy -- Energetics and Global Thermodynamics -- Surface Area -- Porosity and Pore Size -- Electron Imaging -- Gas Adsorption -- Structure -- Surface Structure -- Low-Energy Electron Diffraction -- Atomic Force Microscopy -- Scanning Tunneling Microscopy -- Bulk Structure -- X-ray Diffraction -- Electron Diffraction -- Neutron Diffraction -- Composition -- Surface Composition -- Auger Electron Spectroscopy -- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy -- Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy -- Bulk Composition -- Optical Atomic Spectroscopy -- X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy -- Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis -- Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy -- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy -- Ultraviolet-Visible Absorption Spectroscopy -- Raman Spectroscopy -- Needs in Nanoscale Characterization.

4. Nanoparticle-based Superstructures. Top-Down Processes -- Photolithography -- Electron Beam Lithography -- Ion Beam Lithography -- Other Top-Down Processes -- Bottom-Up Processes -- Nondirectional Interactions -- van der Waals Forces -- Dipole Moments -- Electrostatic Interactions -- Directional Interactions -- Covalent Bonding -- Hydrogen Bonding -- Field-Assisted Assembly -- Capillary Forces -- Other Approaches -- Hybrid -- Functionalized Interactions -- Nonfunctionalized Interactions -- Templating -- Natural Template -- Synthetic Template -- Three-Dimensional Assembly -- 5. Nanoparticle-Based Material Shaping. Dry Forming Techniques -- Uniaxial Compaction -- Cold Isostatic Pressing -- Superhigh Pressure Compaction -- Dynamic Compaction -- Semidry Forming Techniques -- Molding -- Powder Injection Molding -- Micromolding -- Extrusion -- Microextrusion -- Electrospinning -- Wet Forming Techniques -- Colloidal Suspension -- Pressure Casting -- Slip Casting -- Uniaxial Pressure Casting -- Spin Casting -- Tape Casting -- Freeze Casting -- Gel Casting -- Electrophoretic Deposition -- Digital Processing Techniques -- Direct Writing -- Robocasting -- Omnidirectional Printing -- Stereolithography -- Ink-Jet Printing -- Bio-Derived Processes -- Bioactive Materials -- Biomimetic Materials.

6. Sintering. Theories -- Sintering Stages -- Shrinkage -- Grain Growth -- Characteristics of Nanoparticle Sintering -- Designer Systems -- Particle Size Distribution and Packing Characteristics -- Complex Systems -- Phase Transformation -- Lower Sintering Temperature -- Larger Sintering Driving Force -- Porous Nanoparticle Material Sintering -- Partial Sintering -- Pore Forming Sintering -- Template-Directed Sintering -- Special Sintering Processes -- Microwave Sintering -- Electrical Sintering -- Laser Sintering -- Dense Nanoparticle-Based Material Sintering -- Free Sintering -- Customized Nanoparticle Systems -- Customized Sintering Cycles -- Remarks on Free Sintering -- Pressure Sintering -- Hot Pressing -- Hot Isostatic Pressing -- Sinter Forging -- Pressure Spark Plasma Sintering -- Other Sintering Techniques -- 7. Manufacturing Issues and Emerging Areas. Defects and Measurement -- Defects -- Defect Nature -- Defect Size -- Defect Density -- Measurement -- Composition -- Structure -- Surface and Interface -- Process and Quality Control -- Modeling and Simulation -- Environmental and Health Concerns -- Environmental Concerns -- Health Concerns -- Appendices -- Explanation of Unfamiliar Nomenclatures -- Prefixes in the International System of Units.

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