Günter Schmid studied chemistry at the University of Munich, did his habilitation in Marburg before he became Professor in Essen. His research focus on the border between chemistry and physics, especially on clusters, colloids and nanoscience. He is author and editor of bestselling books and member in the editorial teams Small and Advanced Functional Materials. In 2003 he got the prestigious Wilhelm-Klemm award of the German Chemical Society.

Introduction
Quantum Dots
Synthesis and Characterizations of II-VI Nanoparticles
Synthesis and Characteriazation of Ib-VI Nanoparticles
Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Nanoparticles
Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles
Organization of Semiconductor Nanoparticles
Organization of Metal Nanoparticles
Electrical Properties of Metal Nanoparticles
Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Biomaterial-Nanoparticle Hybrid Systems
Synthesis, Properties and Assembly of Complex Nanocrystal Structures
Controlling Uptake and Intercellular Fate of Surface Modified Gold Nanoparticles

"Insgesamt gibt dieses Buch einen profunden Über- und Einblick in den Stand der Wissenschaft und Technik der funktionellen Nanopartikel. Es ist außerordentlich wertvoll für jeden, der sich mit dieser Marterie beschäftigt, von den physikalischen und chemischen Grundlagen bis hin zu den (potentiellen) Anwendungen."
R. Wäsche, Materials and Corrosion - Werkstoffe und Korrosion, 11/2004

"... Nanoparticles by Günter Schmid is a comprehensive compendium on the theory and synthesis of semiconductor, metal and magnetic nanoparticles. It appears that much effort was put in by the editor and authors to make this book useful both to students and to group leaders pursuing research in the nanoparticle field. ... I believe this book is timely and should find a wide audience of readers interested in the fundamentals of nanoparticle technology."

Nicholas A. Kotov, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Advanced Materials, Vol. 17, No. 4, February 23, 2005

"Günter Schmid, the Editor of 'Nanoparticles', is successful in securing the participation of prominent leading experts; he also excels in integrating the chapters in such a way that there is no disjointedness between the different topics which is a great advantage for the reader."
ChemPhysChem

"...this book is useful for chemists interested in novel methods of wet-chemical nanoparticle synthesis but also for anyone looking for an introduction into the understanding of the electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanoparticles."
Particle Characterization & Particle Systems

"Biogenetic magnetite provides great inspiration to laboratories active in nanotechnology, as for instance the book by Günther Schmid testifies to."

"With its clear structure and comprehensive coverage, backed by numerous examples from the recent literature, this is a prime reference for chemists and materials scientists working with and developing nanoparticle systems."
Zeitschrift für Kristallographie

"This information resource would be of a great value for graduate students and scientists working with nanoparticle systems."
E-STREAMS

"...a homogeneous, integrated, well-crafted, and highly readable volume--I strongly recommend that instructors take a serious look at this text--it is also of extraordinary value as a resource for the established researcher..."
Journal of the American Society

"The book succeeds in conveying important developments in the field, as well as providing useful information for solving actual research problems ... it is addressing practitioners in industry, as well as university libraries. I definitely recommend this text."
Applied Organometallic Chemistry

"...impressive..."
Ultramicroscopy