Contents:

PART I - AN OVERVIEW OF MEMS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 1 - AN INTRODUCTION TO NANO/MEMS What are MEMS? What is Nanotechnology? A Brief History 2 - MEMS Pressure Sensors Inertial Sensors Microfluidics Optical MEMS Other MEMS Devices 3 - NANOTECHNOLOGY Carbon Nanotubes Dendrimers Fullerenes (aka Buckyballs) Nanoclays Nanofibers Nanoparticles Other Nanostructures 4 - NEMS Atomic Force Microscopes Memory Sensors Lab-on-a-Chip PART II - COOL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TODAY 5 - AUTOMOBILES Active Suspension Airbags Anti-lock Braking Systems Anti-Rollover Systems Batteries Body Panels/Trims Cleaning/Detailing Clearcoat/Paint Climate Control Displays The Engine Fabrics/Textiles Fuel System Global Positioning System (GPS) Headlights Tires Windshields 6 - IN AND AROUND THE HOME Appliances Bed and Bath Building Materials Fixtures Flooring Furniture Housewares Lawn and Garden Lighting Paint Windows 7 - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Cell Phones Digital Cameras/Camcorders Computers Gaming Home Theater/TVs Toys 8 - PERSONAL CARE The Science Anti-Aging/Skincare Color/Make-up Deodorant Hair Care Sunscreen Toothpaste Personal Electrics 9 - CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES Next-Generation Textile Properties Athletic Apparel Sportswear Separates/Suits Outerwear Swimwear Footwear Jewelry Tattoos 10 - RECREATION/SPORTS Astronomy Badminton/Racquetball/Squash Baseball/Softball Boating/Yachting Bowling Bullriding Cycling Exercise Equipment Extreme Sports Fishing Golf Hockey Hunting Mountain Climbing Personal GPS Protective Gear Running/Walking SCUBA Diving Skiing Snowboarding Tennis 11 - HEALTHCARE Asthma Blood Pressure Contact Lenses Feminine Hygiene First Aid Hearing Aids Wheelchairs Scales Thermometers Diagnostic Tools Equipment/Materials Infection Control Pharmaceuticals 12 - WHERE ELSE ARE NANO/MEMS FOUND? Aerospace Food Entertainment Oil & Gas Production Paper Space Exploration Water What’s Next? GLOSSARY REFERENCES INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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In such a big world, how did we get this small? A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS and Nanotechnology describes how this aspect of science has permeated all aspects of our modern lives. The book highlights applications in automobiles, homes, consumer electronics, personal care, clothing, and healthcare and medicine, as well as others. After reading this book, I was unable to think of a way that MEMS and nanotechnology did not impact my life. I certainly realized that I take for granted the things I cannot see, as it is hard to fathom that what is described in these pages is even possible. It is not only possible; it is probable. In regards to MEMS and nanotechnology, the book describes our past, our present, and our future. What do we understand as nanotechnology, and what is it exactly? Present in the book’s words is a genuine respect for the scientists and engineers who develop these technologies and their applications. Written with university students in mind, this book also serves the high school student showing an interest in science and technology. Ms. Bourne does a phenomenal job of making this aspect of science approachable. Along with its conversational format, the images and examples make the information accessible and downright fascinating. If you are a person who likes to know the how and why, it will be difficult to put down this 287-page book. --Journal of Virginia Science Education