The book gives an introduction to nanomaterials aimed particularly at engineers in R&D departments who are investigating the potential of this versatile class of materials for novel high-tech products. The text begins with an overview of the consequences of small particle size such as the growing importance of surface effects and covers successful, field-tested synthesis techniques of nanomaterials. The largest part of the book is devoted to the particular magnetic, optical, electrical and mechanical properties of materials at the nanoscale, leading over to emerging and already commercialized applications such as nanofluids in magnetic resonance imaging, high-performance nanocomposites or carbon nanotube-based electronics. Praise for the first edition: "The reader [of this book] profits from the broad scientific teaching experience of the author.... This book is highly recommended for everyone who wants to step onto the new and fascinating field of nanomaterials." (International Journal of Materials Research, May 2009) "The practical presentation and clarity in writing style makes this book a winner for anyone wanting to quickly learn about the fundamentals and practical side of nanomaterials." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2009) "[This book] is an elementary introduction to nanomaterials, covering the wide range from synthesis, properties, characterisation and application of nanomaterials. It is well balanced between basic science, explained in a well understandable and clear language, and application ... This book is highly recommended." (Institut für Materialforschung III,KIT, Germany, January 2009) "This first full-colored introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology addresses in particular the needs of engineers who have to know the special phenomena and potentials, without going into too much scientific detail of the physics and chemistry involved. Based on the author's own successful courses, the book shows how to produce nanomaterials and use them in engineering applications for novel products." (Welding and Cutting, 2009)