Jefferis, David.

Micro machines : ultra-small world of nanotechnology / David Jefferis. - New York : Crabtree, c2006. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Science frontiers. . - Jefferis, David. Science frontiers. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Explores several types and aspects of nanotechnology, discussing micro-electrical-mechanical systems (MEMS), fullerenes, inspirations from nature, popular consumer products that contain nanoparticles, micro machines used in medicine and transportation, and future nano developments.

ISBN: 0778728595 (rlb : alk. paper) 0778728730 (pb : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005036726

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Nanotechnology.

LC Class. No.: T174.7 / .J44 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 620/.5