This book gives a state-of-the-art view by recognized researchers of the nanotechnologies
required for future integrated systems leading to innovations in energy the environment and
biotechnologies. Nanostructures that would be difficult to form using the current semiconductor
technology will be realized using a combination of bottom-up and top-down processes including
hybrid nanostructures made of inorganic and organic biological materials. Bio-sensing imaging
and cell or molecular manipulation are discussed in Chapters 2-7. The acquisition of basic
knowledge on the cellular level will lead to curing serious diseases. Also nanofabrication
technologies discussed in Chapters 8-15 will lead to next-generation solar cells secondary
batteries and advanced electronic circuits using nanostructured materials thus providing
solutions for serious energy and environment issues. Prospective readers of this book include
graduate students as well as researchers and engineers working in this field.
