Foreword

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Foreword 9
4. What is nanotechnology? 12
5. The development of nanotechnology 20
6. Carbon – new morphologies 26
7. General market developments 32
8. Nanoproducts 34
9. Form Follows Function? 40
10. Ecology and economics 42
11. Is the devil in the dwarfs? 44
12. Nanotechnology and product design 50
13. Functions and applications 56
14. Self-cleaning: Lotus-Effect^® 58
15. Self-cleaning: Photocatalysis 72
16. Easy-to-clean (ETC) 92
17. Air-purifying 108
18. Anti-fogging 118
19. Fragrance capsules 120
20. Thermal insulation: Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) 122
21. Thermal insulation: Aerogel 128
22. Temperature regulation: Phase change materials (PCMs) 136
23. UV protection 142
24. Solar protection 144
25. Fire-proof 146
26. Anti-reflective 160
27. Antibacterial 162
28. Anti-fingerprint 172
29. Scratchproof and abrasion-resistant 176
30. Scratchproof and abrasion-resistant 178
31. Acknowledgements 180
32. People 181
33. Trade fairs, conferences and events 184
34. Sources and further information 186
35. Illustration credits 191