Message from Editors

A revolution is occurring in science and technology, based on the recently developed ability to measure, manipulate and organize matter on the nanometer scale. At the nanoscale, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medical sciences, Materials science and Engineering converge to same principles and tools. As a result, progress in nanoscale will have far-reaching impact and the next revolution in science and technology will depend on science interdependence.

Recent developments in computers and information technology on one hand, and materials on the other, have profoundly impacted the discipline, calling for a serious review of its outlook and activities. The most visible are in size, materials, actuation, structure, shape, control, system integration and environment. Size has shifted from macro to meso and further to micro and now to nanoscale. Today’s scientists and engineers are finding a wide variety of ways to deliberately make materials at the nanoscale to take advantage of their enhanced properties such as higher strength, lighter weight, increased control of light spectrum, and greater chemical reactivity than their larger-scale counterparts. Some of these areas are as medicine, electronics & IT, fuel cells, solar cells, space, better air quality, cleaner water, chemical sensors, fabric, construction, etc.

Significant progress has been made in areas related to research, development, design, testing, and commercialization of advanced materials all over the world. However, significant challenges still remain to further develop and improve the properties of these materials for maximum utility and widespread use. This is the main driving force for holding “Nanotechnology for Better Living” ICNBL-2016 international conference with a theme of Nano-Materials for Electronics, Energy and Environment around the globe and bringing together academicians and researchers to share knowledge and exchange their views.

ICNBL-16 is a 5 days conference, which features technical sessions with plenary sessions, keynote session, invited presentations, etc.

All papers submitted to the conference have been subjected to a peer review by subject experts. Highest quality, both scientific and technical, has been ensured. We have selected 630 papers in this said conference. 340 papers are in Vol-3, No. 1 and the remaining 290 papers are in this Vol-3, No 2.

We sincerely thank plenary speakers, keynote speakers and all authors for their important contributions. We thank Prof. I Manna, Director, IIT Kanpur and Prof. R. Gupta, Director, NIT Srinagar for providing us with sustained emotional support. The members of the organizing committee and advisory committee are to be specially thanked for their co-operation. We gratefully acknowledge financial assistance received from organizations around the country.

Kamal K. Kar
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Ashraf Shah
National Institute of Technology Srinagar
Raghunandan Sharma
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur