As a topic, nanotechnology is complex, controversial and cool all at the same time," says Marlene Bourne, President & Principal Analyst of Bourne Research and the book's author. "A Consumer's Guide to MEMS and Nanotechnology puts it all into perspective--not by looking at future 'imagine this' or 'what if' scenarios--but at how and why emerging technologies are being put to use in all kinds of really cool products today.Divided into two parts, the first half of the book examines the commercial history of MEMS and nanotechnology, their evolution into the marketplace, and how material science (nanotech) and engineering (MEMS) have become intertwined. Dozens of MEMS devices and nanomaterials are discussed in detail--including how they work, what makes them unique, why they're useful, and who's manufacturing all of these things.
The second half of the book provides countless examples of real-life applications of MEMS and nanotechnology in cars, homes, consumer electronics, cosmetics/personal care, clothing/footwear, accessories/jewelry, sporting goods, healthcare/medicine, food production, oil exploration and more.The book also reveals that current applications of MEMS and nanotechnology are far more innovative, and diverse, than many might think. Examples include:
- Self-cleaning windows--some of which also lower energy costs
- Interactive sensing for gaming systems and movie production
- Flat-irons with nanocoatings to reduce hair damage
- Permanent (yet removable) tattoo ink
- Swimwear with special fibers that prevent sand from sticking
- Protective gear for football, hockey, snowboarding, motocross and more
- Lab-on-a-chip devices that can detect a heart attack in just minutes
- Sensors implanted into the body to wirelessly monitor pressure
- Plastic bottles that prevent beer from going flat
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