Preface

Welcome to the Fifth Royal Society of Chemistry SPR on Nanoscience. Research in the area of Nanoscience has truly exploded making gaining an understanding of the scope, depth and reach of area more difficult. This all pervasive subject, as Nanoscience is at present, defies attempts of seasoned veterans as well as newcomers to develop a toehold in a particular sub-area. In an attempt to provide a balanced perspective, we showcase articles on select areas of Nanoscience that have witnessed interest and breakthroughs in the past few years: nanostructured materials for supercapacitors, nanomedicine, nanoscale porphyrin superstructures, two-dimensional chalcogenide structures and nanoscale catalysts made from plant extracts. Each of these chapters stand testimony to the excitement, current and potential applications. We very much hope you enjoy reading the book and if it sparks an interest or helps you develop an understanding, we would count it as a success.

P. John Thomas (Bangor)

Neerish Revaprasadu (Zululand)