Geriel Fajardo

Nanotechnology is a part of science and technology about the control of matter on the atomic
and molecular scale - this means things that are about 100 nanometres
across. Nanotechnology includes making products that use parts this small, such as electronic
devices, catalysts, sensors, etc.

The standard measure of length in science is in meters (m). One nanometer (1 nm) is equal
to 10-9 m or 0.000000001 m. A nanometer is 10 times smaller than the width of your DNA,
and 10 times bigger than the size of an atom.

Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at the nanometer scale, where
unique phenomena enable novel applications. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering,
and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating
matter at this length scale.

Nanoparticles or nanocrystals made of metals, semiconductors, or oxides are of particular

interest for their mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, chemical and other
properties. Nanoparticles have been used as quantum dots and as chemical catalysts such
as nanomaterial-based catalysts

The term nanoparticle is a mixture of the words “nanos” (Greek: the dwarf) and “particulum” (Latin: particle).
In the scientific context, “nano” primarily refers to a specific order of magnitude, namely 10 -9 in the metric
system. This can refer to a volume, a weight or a unit of time, whereby a nanometer (nm = 10-9 meters)
corresponds to one millionth of a millimeter. 

Nanoclusters are basically aggregates of small nanoparticles (you could also say individual
nanoparticles) that are formed due to attractive interactions between individual nanoparticles.

Nanoparticles are produced by natural phenomena, and many human industrial and domestic endeavours,
such as cooking, material fabrication and transportation utilising internal combustion and jet engines,
unintentionally release nanoparticles into the atmosphere. In recent years a new type of source of nanoparticle
has been introduced, within the sphere of intentionally engineered nanoscale components of consumer
products and advanced technologies. It is not yet clear just how significant is the increase in exposure to
nanoparticles associated with these new products, either in the workplace or in the context of consumers
of nanotechnology-based products. 'top-down' and 'bottom-up'. The term 'top-down' refers here to the
mechanical crushing of source material using a milling process. In the 'bottom-up' strategy, structures are
built up by chemical processes (Figure 1). The selection of the respective process depends on the chemical
composition and the desired features specified for the nanoparticles.

Nanotechnology Applications in:

1 Fabric 2 Sporting Goods 3 Food 4 Fuel Cells 5 Solar Cells 6 Batteries 7 Space 8 Fuels

9 Better Air Quality 10 Better Water Quality

The ideas and concepts behind nanoscience and nanotechnology started with a talk entitled “There’s
Plenty of Room at the Bottom” by physicist Richard Feynman at an American Physical Society meeting at
the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) on December 29, 1959, long before the term
nanotechnology was used. In his talk, Feynman described a process in which scientists would be able to
manipulate and control individual atoms and molecules. Over a decade later, in his explorations of
ultraprecision machining, Professor Norio Taniguchi coined the term nanotechnology. It wasn't until
1981, with the development of the scanning tunneling microscope that could "see" individual atoms,
that modern nanotechnology

The USA's 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (2003) allocated almost $3.7
billion to fund nanotechnologies during 2005-2008. This compares with just $750 million spent in 2003.
Between 2001 and 2003, the Japanese Government doubled its nanotechnology funding to $800 million.
Within Europe, about $1.25 billion is currently spent on nanotechnology research and development per
annum, and the UK Government has allocated about $81.9 million per year from 2003 to 2009.

In the last decade, nanotechnology has advanced and is finding practical applications. Some teams are
developing nanoscale patterns on medical implants that can stimulate bone cell growth and positive
gene expression. Others are working to make guided nanoparticles that detect (and even destroy)
cancer cells. The dream of nanomachines traveling your body and repairing it on the cellular level is a
little closer thanks to the development of nanoengines and nanorockets. Up next? Perhaps self-cleaning
surfaces and nanotech catalysts that collect greenhouse gases and turn the CO2 into chemicals needed
for factories.

Scientists have identified for the first time a mechanism by which nanoparticles cause lung damage and
have demonstrated that it can be combated by blocking the process involved, taking a step toward
addressing the growing concerns over the safety of nanotechnology.

Countries that are active in nanotechnology

1 USA 2 South Korea 3 Japan 4 China 5 Taiwan 6 Germany 7 France 8 UK 9 Netherlands 10

Canada

Yes, Philippines is currently active in nanotechnology

Companies that are involve in nanotechnology

Aculon
ADA Technologies
Advance Reproductions
Advanced Ceramic Materials
Advanced Diamond Technologies
Advanced Energy Industries
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Advanced Nano-Coatings
 Advanced Optical Technologies
Advanced Research Systems

Movies that have nanotechnologies

1 Black Panther - The suit of Black panther was made possibly because of nanotehcnology

2 Terminator- The bodies of Terminator was made of nanotechnolgy

3 Avengers Endgame -the Nano Gauntlet was created by Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, and Rocket Raccoon
to allow the Avengers to utilize the six Infinity Stones they had gathered during their Time Heist to bring
the snapped victims back. Once Stark inserted each of the Stones into the Nano Gauntlet, the Avengers
debated over who should use the gauntlet. With Thor deemed unfit to perform the action, it was
decided that Hulk would wield it since the stones' energy contained gamma radiation.

4 Kingsman: The Golden Circle.- There is a bondage piece of tech is wrapped around the victim's head,
and two injectors are used to distribute Alpha Gel and nanotechnology known as nanites to the injury
through the bandage. As explained by Ginger, the gel protects what's left of the brain after the
headshot, and the nanites repair the tissue and rebuilt the brain's neural pathways

5 Ironman Movies- Tony Stark or The Ironman uses nanotechnology to build some of his armor