The prefix ‘Nano’ in the word Nanotechnology means a billionth (
.
Nanotechnology is defined as the study and use of structures between 1 nanometer and 100 nanometers in size
Nano Tecnology is Introduced by the movie AVENGERS(INFINATE WAR) and the suit name is Mark85.
Nanotechnology concerns objects that are extremely small, bigger than atoms but smaller than you can see with a light microscope.
Nanotechnology is taken as the scale range 1 to 100 nm.
Nano Scale uses nanometer as the basic unit of measurement and it represents a billionth of a meter or one billionth of a part.
- One billionth
of meter.
- Feature size of computer chips 90nm in 2005.
- Diameter of human hair 10
Nano scale materials have feature size less than 100nm utilized in Nano scale structures, devices and systems.
Nanoparticles and Structures:
In nanotechnology, particle is defined as a small object.
The following figure shows gold nanoparticle.
Lateral dimension 1-100nm.
Nanowires and nanotubes exhibit novel physical, electronic and optical properties due to two dimensional quantum confinement, structural one dimensionality, and high surface to volume ratio.
Biological materials utilized in nanotechnology.
Proteins, enzymes, DNA, RNA.
Proteins structure
Synthetic nanomaterial utilized in biomedical application.
Polymers, carbon nanotubes.
Size of devices
Type of interconnect
Method of fabrication.
Largest sustainable system
Reliability
Applications of Nanotechnology
Smaller, faster, more energy efficient and powerful computing and other IT- based systems.
More efficient and cost effective technologies for energy production- solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, bio-fuels.
Cancer treatment
Bone treatment
Drug delivery
Appetite control
Drug development
Medical tools
Diagnostic tests
Imaging
Small machines to cure diseases
Foods and beverages
- Advanced Packaging materials
- Lab-on-chips for food quality
Appliances and textiles
Household and cosmetics
- Self-cleaning and scratch free products.
- Paints and better cosmetics.
Applications of Nanotechnology
Solar cells
Computing
Clothing
Batteries
Sporting Goods and Equipment
Cars
Food and Beverage
Environment
Nanotechnology enhancements provide:
Improved Efficiency:
Novel nanomaterial’s can harness more of the sun’s energy.
Lower Costs:
Some novel nanomaterial’s can be made cheaper than alternatives.
Flexibility:
Thin film flexible polymers can be manipulated to generate electricity from the sun’s energy.
Faster processing speeds:
Miniaturization allows more transistors to be packed on a computer chip.
More memory:
Nano sized features on memory chips allow more information to be stored.
Thermal management solutions for electronics:
Novel carbon-based nano materials carry away heat generated by sensitive electronics
Higher energy storage capacity and quicker recharge:
- Nanoparticles or nanotubes on electrodes provide high surface area and allow more current to flow.
Longer life:
Nanoparticles on electrodes prevent electrolytes from degrading so batteries can be recharged over and over.
A safer alternative:
Novel nano-enhanced electrodes can be less flammable, costly and toxic than conventional electrodes.
Sporting Goods and Equipment
Increased strength of materials:
Novel carbon nano fiber or nanotube based nano composites give the player a stronger swing.
Lighter weight materials:
Nano composites are typically lighter weight than their macro scale counterparts.
More perfect fabrication of materials:
Controlling material characteristics at the nano scale helps ensure that a ball flies in the direction of applied force and/ or reduces the chance for fracture of equipment.
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