Nano Mechanics and Materials: Theory, Multiscale Methods and Applications by Wing Kam Liu, Eduard G. Karpov, Harold S. Park

Nanoscale Engineering  Cell mechnics Neurobiology Cancer research  DNA exploitation  Nanoscale sensors  Protective coatings Gears Bearings  MEMS/NEMS systems Digital storage Bacteria and disease study 1. Nanotechnology

Motivation  Plasticity  Damage  Carbon nanotubes  Electrophoresis  Electro-osmotic flows  Nanodevices 1. Nanoscale Engineering

1. Motivation for Multiple Scale Modeling Left: brittle fracture of non-reinforced ice after drop test Right: unbroken reinforced ice after drop test Images are courtesy of Prof. Yip-Wah Chung, Northwestern University.

1. Motivation for Multiple Scale Modeling Multiple scale properties of steel.

1. Nanomechanics Modeling of biological processes using multiscale techniques.