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Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology . Holly Maneval. What is Nanotechnology?. The creation of machines on an extremely small scale: the molecular level 1 A nanometer is measured as one billionth of a meter Nanotechnology is comprised of technology, science and engineering on a nanoscale 1

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Nanotechnology

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  1. Nanotechnology Holly Maneval

  2. What is Nanotechnology? • The creation of machines on an extremely small scale: the molecular level1 • A nanometer is measured as one billionth of a meter • Nanotechnology is comprised of technology, science and engineering on a nanoscale1 • Molecules at this small scale can have unusual biological properties and chemical reactions1 • These unusual traits can lead to advances in many fields 1”Nanotechnology Basics for Students." Center for Responsible Nanotechnology Research. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. <http://www.crnano.orgbasics.htm>.

  3. What can nanotechnology be used for? • Can be used in the fields of agriculture, medicine, aerospace, homeland security, national defense, transportation and many more! • Helps create faster and better technologies than before1 • Examples1 • Nanoparticles can be used to make plastics lighter and cheaper • Nanotech can provide tools to help identify cancerous cells in humans • Helps create faster computer systems with very large amounts of storage space 1”Nanotechnology Basics for Students." Center for Responsible Nanotechnology Research. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. <http://www.crnano.orgbasics.htm>.

  4. Business Drivers • Nanotechnology could potentially be used to enhance almost any industry field • Can help speed up computer systems2 • Hold longer battery life in many products2 • Increase patient recovery time in hospitals2 • Can help clean up oil spills in factories and in parts of our environment2 • Used to purify water which could be used by various bottled water companies2 • Can be used to make film that can make a product be water-resistant, self-cleaning, scratch resistant, electrically conductive, etc. 2 • Nanotech can help revolutionize nearly any field in many ways • The ways to use this technology seem to be endless 2"NNI What Is Nanotechnology." National Nanotechnology Initiative. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. http://www.nano.gov/html/facts/whatIsNano.html.

  5. When will nanotech be ready for use? • NOW! • Some nanotechnology products are available for use today • Future • Many new products and uses for nanotechnology are being developed now, and will continue to be developed in the next few years • It can be difficult to develop nanotech products on a mass scale for retailers3 3PhysOrg.com. "Limit to Nanotechnology Mass-production?" PhysOrg.com - Science News, Technology, Physics, Nanotechnology, Space Science, Earth Science, Medicine. 21 Apr. 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. <http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-04-limit-nanotechnology-mass-production.html>.

  6. Technologies nanotech may replace Possibilities are endless.. • Disc drives • Traditional storage mediums • Old batteries for everyday items • Many common plastics, and building products • There are numerous technologies that nanotech will replace, however this change will be for the better

  7. Current Use • Many companies and industries currently use nanotech • Healthcare2 • Precision machines and operation tools • Prescription drugs • Leisure activities • Tennis balls, baseball bats2 • Water Purification2 • The current companies that use nanotechnology are successful in this use. There are many industries that nanotechnology will enhance in the future. • Nano research and technology is spreading rapidly because of low costs of entry to market4 2"NNI What Is Nanotechnology." National Nanotechnology Initiative. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. http://www.nano.gov/html/facts/whatIsNano.html. 4Kahn, Jennifer. "Nanotechnology's Big Future." National Geographic. National Geographic Magazine, June 2006. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/nanotechnology.html.

  8. Threats to other industries? • Not a large threat • Nanotechnology will replace previous technology (in plastics, science, agriculture, etc.) • If companies embrace the advances in nanotech, they will face no threat of replacement

  9. Evaluation • Nanotechnology is the way of our future • Nanotech will help revolutionize the way we do things, from medicine and pharmaceuticals all the way to construction and manufacturing • More research needs to be done to insure there are no harmful side affects of adapting to nanotech

  10. References Kahn, Jennifer. "Nanotechnology's Big Future." National Geographic. National Geographic Magazine, June 2006. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/nanotechnology.html. ”Nanotechnology Basics for Students." Center for Responsible Nanotechnology Research. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. <http:// www.crnano.orgbasics.htm>. "NNI What Is Nanotechnology." National Nanotechnology Initiative. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. http://www.nano.gov/html/facts/whatIsNano.html. PhysOrg.com. "Limit to Nanotechnology Mass-production?" PhysOrg.com - Science News, Technology, Physics, Nanotechnology, Space Science, Earth Science, Medicine. 21 Apr. 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. <http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-04-limit-nanotechnology-mass-production.html>.

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