"Micro-Nano Mechatronics: New Trends in Material, Measurement, Control, Manufacturing" ed. by T. Fukuda, T. Niimi, G. Obinata

This book presents a strategy to realize applications of micro-nano mechatronics, which are based on mechanical engineering or materials science, control systems engineering, and advanced medical engineering. The book describe the research advances in micro/nano measurement and control, micro/nano design and manufacturing, nano materials science, and their applications in biomedical engineering.

Micro/Nano mechatronics is currently used in broader spectra, ranging from basic applications in robotics, actuators, sensors, semiconductors, automobiles, and machine tools. As a strategic technology highlighting the 21st century, this technology is extended to new applications in bio-medical systems and life science, construction machines, and aerospace equipment, welfare/human life engineering, and other brand new scopes.

Contents
Preface
1 Research and Technology on Micro-Nano Mechatronics
2 Neural Interfaces: Bilateral Communication Between Peripheral Nerves and Electrical Control Devices
3 High Knudsen Number Flow — Optical Diagnostic Techniques
4 Precision Micro Machining Methods and Mechanical Devices
5 Micro-Nano Robotics and Mechatronics for Biomedical Applications
6 Synthesis of Nanomaterials by Solution Plasma Processing
7 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
8 Electronic Structure Calculations for Nano Materials
9 Measurement of Frictional Properties on the Micro/Nanometer Scale
10 Tissue Damage and Repair Caused by Immune System and Personalized Therapy of Failed Organs by Stem Cells
11 Tribology for Biological and Medical Applications
12 Micro-Nano Materials Characterization and Inspection
13 Aerospace Application
14 Hydroxyapatite Coating on Titanium Implants Using Hydroprocessing and Evaluation of Their Osteoconductivity
15 System Integration of a Novel Cell Interrogation Platform
16 Transferrin-Toxin Conjugates for Cancer
17 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine for Bone Regeneration
18 MEMS Sensors and Their Applications
19 Single Cell Nanosurgery System