Science and Technology of Nanostructural Materials

This volume contains papers presented at the International Conference on Science and Technology of Nanostructured Materials held in India during 4 to 8 January 2001 which aimed at examining various aspects of these nanoscale entities. The venue of the meeting was the Toshali Sands Hotel in Puri. Puri is a coastal town in the Indian state of Orissa famous for centuries-old temples, and the surrounding area is known as the ''Golden Triangle'' for the tourists. The idols in the holy temple of Jagannath in Puri have incomplete structures which portray symbolically that there is always room for improvement. The organisers of the conference were perhaps influenced by that symbolism. They aimed at bringing together international leaders in the areas of Nanostructured materials and providing a forum for meaningful discussion among the senior scientists and young researchers. They were successful in reaching their goal as the conference indulged in vigorous debates and discussions in the novel area of Nanostructures and contributed toward advancement of knowledge in the field.