This book is part of the Series in Metallurgy and Materials Science was initiated during the Diamond Jubilee of the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM). The series comprises textbooks, monographs on select topics, and proceedings of select international conferences organised by the IIM. This is the second textbook in the series. It is suitable for beginners in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology and is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking a course in nanosc...