Includes bibliographical references and index.

Half Title page; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Part 1: Principals and Prospective; Chapter 1: Advances in Sensors' Nanotechnology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 What is Nanotechnology?; 1.3 Significance of Nanotechnology; 1.4 Synthesis of Nanostructure; 1.5 Advancements in Sensors' Research Based on Nanotechnology; 1.6 Use of Nanoparticles; 1.7 Use of Nanowires and Nanotubes; 1.8 Use of Porous Silicon; 1.9 Use of Self-Assembled Nanostructures; 1.10 Receptor-Ligand Nanoarrays; 1.11 Characterization of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials; 1.12 Commercialization Efforts; 1.13 Future Perspectives.

3.2 The Importance of Shape as Nanocarries3.3 Influence of Shape on Biological Process; 3.4 Different Shapes of Polymeric Nanoparticles; 3.5 Different Shapes of Non-Polymeric Nanoparticles; 3.6 Different Shapes of Polymeric Nanoparticles: Examples; 3.7 Another Type of Nanoparticles; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Molecularly Imprinted Polymer as Advanced Material for Development of Enantioselective Sensing Devices; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Molecularly Imprinted Chiral Polymers; 4.3 MIP-Based Chiral Sensing Devices; 4.4 Conclusion; References.

Chapter 5: Role of Microwave Sintering in the Preparation of Ferrites for High Frequency Applications5.1 Microwaves in General; 5.2 Microwave-Material Interactions; 5.3 Microwave Sintering; 5.4 Microwave Equipment; 5.5 Kitchen Microwave Oven Basic Principle; 5.6 Microwave Sintering of Ferrites; 5.7 Microwave Sintering of Garnets; 5.8 Microwave Sintering of Nanocomposites; References; Part 2: New Materials and Methods; Chapter 6: Mesoporous Silica: Making "Sense" of Sensors; 6.1 Introduction to Sensors; 6.2 Fundamentals of Humidity Sensors; 6.3 Types of Humidity Sensors.

6.4 Humidity Sensing Materials6.5 Issues with Traditional Materials in Sensing Technology; 6.6 Introduction to Mesoporous Silica; 6.7 M41S Materials; 6.8 SBA Materials; 6.9 Structure of SBA-15; 6.10 Structure Directing Agents of SBA-15; 6.11 Factors Affecting Structural Properties and Morphology of SBA-15; 6.12 Modification of Mesoporous Silica; 6.13 Characterization Techniques for Mesoporous Materials; 6.14 Humidity Sensing of SBA-15; 6.15 Extended Family of Mesoporous Silica; 6.16 Other Applications of SBA-15; 6.17 Conclusion; References.

Authored by senior researchers for a large readership, this book presents an interdisciplinary review of the major cutting-edge technology research areas{OCLCbr#97}especially those on new materials and methods as well as advanced structures and properties{OCLCbr#97}for various sensor and detection devices. -- Edited summary from book.

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