Товароведение

The basic concepts and definitions, the history of the development of nanotechnology, their potential and development prospects are considered. The classification of nanomaterials is presented, the structural features of nanomaterials, size effects, and properties of nanoobjects are considered. The main approaches and technologies for producing nanomaterials, methods for studying nanoscale structures are presented, the diagnostic features and metrology problems in the field of nanotechnology are considered.

This tutorial discusses some aspects of synthesis and practical application of smart materials - the objects of cutting edge fundamental and applied research. Various types of smart materials are discussed, such as polymer composites, liquid crystal systems, target drug delivery systems, and etc. This tutorial is originally composed in English.