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I. INTRODUCTION
Nano World is the global market leader for tips for Scanning Probe Microcopy and
It has a great impact on technology and science since it improves a lot of inventions
and enables researchers to find new ways to create a product that is cost efficient, stronger
The Nano world talks about those small and tiny elements which cannot be seen by
our naked eye. These elements helps us a lot in certain fields like Medicine and Health,
Analyze nano technology and nano science through the conceptual lenses of STS
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II. DISCUSSION
NANO WORLD
Nano World is the global market leader for tips for Scanning Probe Microcopy and
It has a great impact on technology and science since it improves a lot of inventions and
enables researchers to find new ways to create a product that is cost efficient, stronger and
The Nano world talks about those small and tiny elements which cannot be seen by our
naked eye. These elements helps us a lot in certain fields like Medicine and Health,
NANOTECHNOLOGY
What is Nanotechnology?
'things' - generally, materials and devices - on the scale of atoms and molecules. A
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Nanotechnology allows people to alter materials at their most basic level. Organic
and inorganic products can be improved using this technology, but it takes an advanced
how effective nano-sized electronic components are designed, manufactured, and used.
energy consumption, help clean the environment, and solve major health problems. It is
costs. Products of nanotechnology will be smaller, cheaper, lighter yet more functional and
require less energy and fewer raw materials to manufacture, claim nanotech advocates.
Concerns About Possible Effects on Human and Society and Environmental Health
scientist who coined the term nanotechnology, has warned of developing "extremely
envisioned that self-replicating molecules created by humans might escape our control.
Although this theory has been widely discredited by researchers in the field, many concerns
remain regarding the effects of nanotechnology on human and environmental health as well
as the effect the new industry could have on the North-South divide. Activists worry that the
science and development of nanotechnology will progress faster than policy-makers can
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What are the Potential Benefits for Developing Countries?
Nanotechnology holds the promise of new solutions to problems that hinder the
development of poor countries, especially in relation to health and sanitation, food security,
and the environment. In its 2005 report entitled Innovation: applying knowledge in
development, the UN Millennium Project task force on science technology and innovation
because it involves little labor, land or maintenance; it is highly productive and inexpensive;
of tiny glass beads are brought together or moved apart using laser beams - to study the
elasticity of red blood cells that are infected with the malaria parasite. The technique is
helping researchers to better understand how malaria spreads through the body.
But nanotechnology could also one day lead to cheaper, more reliable systems for
drug-delivery. For example, materials that are built on the nanoscale can provide
encapsulation systems that protect and secrete the enclosed drugs in a slow and controlled
manner. This could be a valuable solution in countries that don't have adequate storage
facilities and distribution networks, and for patients on complex drug regimens who cannot
afford the time or money to travel long distances for a medical visit.
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Nanoscale Filters for Improved Water Purification Systems
Filters that are structured on the nanoscale offer the promise of better water
purification systems that are cheap to manufacture, long-lasting and can be cleaned. Other
similar technologies could absorb or neutralise toxic materials, such as arsenic, that poison
Food Security
Using Nanosensors on Crops and Nanoparticles in Fertilizers Tiny sensors offer the
the Swiss insurance company SwissRe warned in a report in 2004 that they could also
increase the ability of potentially toxic substances, such as fertilisers, to penetrate deep
WHY NANOTECHNOLOGY?
nanoscale structures, devices, and systems that produces structures, devices, and systems
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At the core of nanotechnology is the fact that the properties of materials can be
First, nanomaterials have a relatively larger surface area when compared to the
same mass of material produced in a larger form. This can make materials more chemically
reactive (in some cases materials that are inert in their larger form are reactive when
produced in their nanoscale form), and affect their strength or electrical properties.
Second, so-called quantum effects can begin to dominate the behavior of matter
at the nanoscale - particularly at the lower end – affecting the optical, electrical and
Nanotechnology future products are based on the present and future developments
Basically, every aspect of our lives will be impacted. Faster computers, advanced
pharmaceuticals, controlled drug delivery, biocompatible materials, nerve and tissue repair,
crackproof surface coatings, better skin care and protection, more efficient catalysts, better
and smaller sensors, even more efficient telecommunications, these are just some areas
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Nanomedicine
Take for example nanotechnology in medicine. The medical advances that may be
is expected to make diagnosis possible at the cellular and even the sub-cellular level.
target drugs at the source of the disease, which increases efficiency and minimizes side
effects. They also offer new possibilities for the controlled release of therapeutic substances.
Nanoparticles are also used to stimulate the body’s innate repair mechanisms. A major focus
nanomedicine if the study of ethical, legal and social implications does not catch up with
issues.
Nanobiotechnology
own subject, and collaborations in which they each contribute equally are common. One
result is the hybrid field of nanobiotechnology (also used are the terms bionanotechnology,
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biomedical nanotechnology or nanomedicine) that uses biological starting materials,
prosthetics – nanoscale components that can repair or replace defective cellular components
such as ion channels or protein signaling receptors. Another result will be intracellular
Manufacturing Advantages
many areas of manufacturing. For example, nanotubes and nano particles, which are tubes
and particles only a few atoms across, and aerogels, materials composed of very light and
strong materials with remarkable insulating properties, could pave the way for new
techniques and superior products. In addition, robots that are only a few nanometers in
length, called nanobots, and nanofactories could help construct novel materials and objects.
Energy Advantages
Nanotechnology may transform the ways in which we obtain and use energy. In
particular, it's likely that nanotechnology will make solar power more economical by
reducing the cost of constructing solar panels and related equipment. Energy storage
devices will become more efficient as a result. Nanotechnology will also open up new
Solar Panels
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Solar power allows people to harness electricity from the
using layers of expensive crystalline silicon that are treated using caustic chemicals, so
researchers have been searching for ways to lower the cost of producing efficient solar cells
through nanotechnology. The Graetzel cell, which uses a layer of material coated with highly
porous titanium dioxide nanoparticles as its surface material instead of silicon, is less
expensive to produce and allows cells to collect the sun’s rays across a wider surface area.
Nanoscientists are developing new techniques to precisely tailor the smallest particles of
food to provide a specific taste, texture, and nutrient density. Some companies are
Bandages
Bandages are normally applied to protect wounds from further contamination, but engineers
are now studying new ways to enhance their antimicrobial properties using nanotechnology.
Incorporating noble metals, which have natural antimicrobial properties, into bandages has
been proven to help combat bacterial infections.These bandages are commonly used to
dress injuries that are resistant to treatment and prone to infection, like burn wounds.
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Aerogels
from a gel, in which the liquid component for the gel has
conductivity.
Carbon Fibers
thermal expansion.
Cosmetics
nanoemulsion.
Nanofabrics
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Nanofabrics are textiles engineered with small particles that
Nanoscience
ultra-small scale and the novel properties that these materials demonstrate.
Nanoscience has the potential to reshape the world around us. It could lead to revolutionary
Nanoscience vs nanotechnology
NANOSCIENCE
Nanoscience is the study of structures and materials on an ultra-small scale, and the unique
meaning scientists from a range of fields including chemistry, physics, biology, medicine,
computing, materials science and engineering are studying it and using it to better
NANOTECHNOLOGY
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Nanotechnology (also sometimes called molecular manufacturing), on the other hand, is the
design, production and application of structures, devices and systems at the nanoscale. So
essentially one is studying nanomaterials and their properties and the other is
Richard Feynman
The American physicist Richard Feynman lectured, "There's Plenty of Room at the
1959, which is often held to have provided inspiration for the field of
nanotechnology.
Norio Taniguchi
K. Eric Drexler
In the 1980s the idea of nanotechnology as a deterministic, rather than stochastic, handling
of individual atoms and molecules was conceptually explored in depth by K. Eric Drexler. He
developed and popularized the concept of nanotechnology and founded the field of
molecular nanotechnology.
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Heinrich Rohrer
Winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physics, passed away at the age of 79. Rohrer is widely
CONCLUSION
Nanoscience is all about the ultra-small, but it has the potential to have an
enormous impact on our lives. We are already using and enjoying many products enhanced
help solve some of the world’s difficult environmental problems, that makes the future of
many problems as solutions. How can regulation and testing keep up with technology, and
what impact might these new nanomaterials have on human health or the
nanoparticles find their way into our environment, products, and even
bodies, it is vitally important that the potential benefits of this technology are carefully
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III. ACTIVITY
According to what have you learned in this Chapter, Draw or Make a POSTER that shows
1. Examples of Nanostructures
IV. EVALUATION
material derived from a gel, in which the liquid component for the gel has been replaced
with a gas.
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__________3. Is the global market leader for tips for Scanning Probe Microcopy and
nanotechnology field.
chemistry, physics, biology, medicine, computing, materials science and engineering are
V. REFERENCES
https://www.azonano.com/amp/article.aspx?ArticleID=1134
https://www.nanowerk.com/how_does_nanotechnology_work.php
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Science Daily: Nanotechnology Pioneer Slays 'Grey Goo' Myths
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-disadvantages-nanotechnology-37398.html
NanoRepel.eu
NanoScience.com, Applications
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, “What is the Product Curad® Silver Bandages”
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