Breakthroughs in nanotechnology have been coming at a rapid pace over the past few years. This was fueled by significant worldwide investments by governments and industry. But if these promising young technologies cannot begin to show commercial viability soon, that funding is in danger of disappearing as investors lose their appetites and the economic and scientific promise of nanotechnology may not be realized. Scrutinizing the barriers to commercial scale-up of nanotechnologies, the Nanomanufacturing Handbook presents a broad survey of the research being done to bring nanotechnology out of the laboratory and into the factory.

Current research into nanotechnology focuses on the underlying science, but as this forward-looking handbook points out, the immediate need is for research into scale-up, process robustness, and system integration issues. Taking that message to heart, this book collects cutting-edge research from top experts who examine such topics as surface-programmed assembly, fabrication and applications of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) including nanoelectronics, manufacturing nanoelectrical contacts, room-temperature nanoimprint and nanocontact technologies, nanocontacts and switch reliability, defects and surface preparation, and other innovative, application-driven initiatives. In addition to these technical issues, the author provides a survey of the current state of nanomanufacturing in the United States—the first of its kind—and coverage also reaches into patenting nanotechnologies as well as regulatory and societal issues.

With timely, authoritative coverage accompanied by numerous illustrations, the Nanomanufacturing Handbook clarifies the current challenges facing industrial-scale nanotechnologies and outlines advanced tools and strategies that will help overcome them.

Introduction to Nanomanufacturing; Ahmed Busnaina and Manish Mehta
Nanomanufacturing Challenges
Top-Down Approach
Bottom-Up Approach
Combined Top-Down and Bottom-Up Nanomanufacturing Approaches
Registration and Alignment
Reliability and Defect Control
Nanomanufacturing Industry Survey
Recommended National Priorities for the Near Term
Strategic U.S. Industry Indicators
Acknowledgement
References
Surface-Programmed Assembly for Nanomanufacturing; Seunghun Hong, Sung Young Park, Juwan Kang, Tae–Kyeong Kim, Juntae Koh, Kwang Heo, Kyung-Eun Byun, Dong Joon Lee, and Seon Namgung
Introduction
Large-Scale “Surface-Programmed Assembly”
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Fabrication and Applications of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWNT) Fabrics; Darren K. Brock, Jonathan W. Ward, Claude Bertin, Brent M. Segal, and Thomas Rueckes
Introduction
Fabrication of SWNT Fabrics
Applications of SWNT Fabrics
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Controlled Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes Using Chemical Vapor Deposition Methods; Yung Joon Jung
Introduction
Carbon Nanotube Synthesis
Building Organized MWNT Architectures
Mechanism of Substrate Site Selectivity of Carbon Nanotubes
Building Controlled SWNT Networks on a Large Scale
Fabrication of Hierarchically Branched Carbon Nanotubes Using Controlled Nanochannels in Templates
Acknowledgements
References
Reconfigurable CMOS Electronic Microarray System for the Assisted Self-Assembly of Higher-Order Nanostructures; Dietrich Dehlinger, Benjamin Sullivan, Sadik Esener, Paul Swanson, Dalibor Hodko, and Michael J. Heller
Introduction
CMOS Electronic Microarrays and Controller Systems
Transport and Addressing of Molecules, Nanostructures, and Microstructures
Fabrication of Multiple-Layered Nanoparticle Structures Using CMOS Microarrays
Strategy for Assisted Self-Assembly and Hierarchical Organization
Conclusions and Future Goals
References
Manufacturing Electrical Contacts to Nanostructures; Loucas Tsakalakos
Introduction
Direct Synthesis
Post Synthesis
Molecular Electronics
Quantum Dots
Quality of Contacts
Conclusions
References
Nanofabrication Techniques with High-Resolution Molded Rubber Stamps; Etienne Menard and John Rogers
Fabricating Stamps, Molds, Conformable Photomasks, and Dry Transfer Tools
Two- and Three-Dimensional Nanofabrication with Conformable Photomasks
Printing of Polymers and Metal 2-D and 3-D Structures with Rubber Stamps
Dry Transfer Printing of Inorganic Semiconductor Micro/Nanostructures and Carbon Nanotubes
Conclusion and Future Outlook
References
Room-Temperature Nanoimprint and Nanocontact Technologies; Ken-ichiro Nakamatsu and Shinji Matsui
Introduction
Room-Temperature Nanoimprint Lithography
Room-Temperature Nanocontact Printing
Summary
References
Antistiction Layers for Nano Imprinting Lithography; Nam-Goo Cha and Jin-Goo Park
Introduction
Antistiction Layer for NIL
Fabrication Methods of Antistiction Layers
Characterizations of Antistiction Films
Conclusions and Prospects
Acknowledgement
References
Nanocontacts and Switch Reliability; George G. Adams and Nicol E. McGruer
Introduction
Hertz Contact
Physical Basis of Adhesion
Nano-Contact with Adhesion
Elastoplastic and Plastic Contacts
Rough Surface Nanocontacts
Micromechanical Switches
Recommendations for Future Research
References
Nanoscale Defects and Surface Preparation in Nanomanufacturing; Ahmed Busnaina and Kaveh Bakhtari
Introduction
Physical Removal Using Acoustic Streaming
Experimental and Analytical
Summary
References
Improved Carbon Materials for Nanomanufacturing Applications; Patrick Lemoine, John Paul Quinn, Pagona Papakonstantinou, Paul Maguire, and James McLaughlin
Introduction
Weakness and Strength in Carbon Materials
Nanopatterning and Processing of Carbon Materials
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Nanomanufacturing Processes Using Polymeric Materials; Carol Barry, Julie Chen, and Joey Mead
Internal (Polymer–Polymer) Interface
External (Polymer–Tool) Interface
References
Patterned Electrospray Fiber Structures; Phil Gibson and Heidi Schreuder-Gibson
Introduction
Background
Approach
Pore Size and Air Flow Resistance
Aerosol Particle Filtration
Strength
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Patenting Nanotechnology; Rouget F. (Ric) Henschel and Stephen B. Maebius
Introduction
Federal Support for Nanotechnology
Patent Basics
Explosive Growth of Nanotechnology Patents
Conclusion
References
Leaving the Laboratory: Regulatory and Societal Issues Confronting Nanotechnology Commercialization; Christopher J. Bosso, Jacqueline A. Isaacs, William D. Kay, and Ronald L. Sandler
Questions about Capacity
Intellectual Property
Regulatory Frameworks and Institutions
Complexity and Public Uncertainty
Why This All Matters
Other Sources
References
R&D Activities for Nanoscale Manufacturing Processes and Enabling Equipment in Korea; Chang-Soo Han, Jun-Hyuk Choi, Hak-Joo Lee, Jae-Jong Lee, Doo-Sun Choi, Won-Seok Chang, Jun-Ho Jeong, Eung-Sug Lee, Kyung-Hyun Whang, and Sang-Rok Lee
Introduction
R&D Goals of CNMM
R&D Activities
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

". . . provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques and problems associated with manufacturing at the nanoscale . . . provides a very comprehensive and detailed description of the state of nano manufacturing (nanofacturing) and will make a good reference for would-be molecular manufacturers." – G.C. Holt, in Nanotechnology Perceptions, March 2008, Vol. 4, No. 1

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