NANOTECHNOLOGY
Module 12
A Nanometre is a unit of length in the metric
system, equal to one billionth of a metre (10-9)
Technology is the making, usage and knowledge of
tools, machine and techniques in order to solve a
problem or perform a specific function.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY – is the study of
manipulating matter on an atomic scale
Refers to the constructing and engineering of the
functional system at very micro or atomic level
A NANOMETER is one billionth of a meter, roughly
the width of tree or four atoms. The average
human hair is about 25,000 nanometers wide.
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was developed when Scanning Tunnelling
Microscope(STM) was invented in 1981 by Gerd Binning
and Heinrich Rohrer
An Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) was also invented in
1982 by scientists of IBM Zurich research Laboratory.
The Nano breakthroughs are worth described as “The
Manufacturing Technology of the 21th century”.
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Atomic Force Microscope
Scanning Tunneling Microscope
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Historical Breakthrough of
Nanotechnology
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Early pieces of evidences of the application
and utilization of nano materials happened many
years centuries ago.
In India, 600B.C., there was steel
manufactured from nanotubes and nanowires.
One of the collections in a British museum,
a Licurg's bowl showed unusual physical
properties of changing colors as exposed to
sunlight.
Richard Feynman(1918-1988)
Richard Feynman, the Father of
Nanotechnology, started the
speculation of working atoms on its
supermolecular scale.
Application of
Nanotechnology
▰ Man continues to quest for knowlegde, achieve satisfaction,
or even anticipate whether the near future will be a “boon or
bane”.
▰ The application and utilization of nanotechnology in the
fabrication of materials and devices cannot escape to this
question “Will this make humanity lazy and solely dependent on
technological advancements?” but it is indespensable in health
and medicine, electronics, engineering, and biology.
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A. Health and Medicine Applications
Nanotechnology is already broadening the medical
tools, knowledge, and therapies currently available to
clinicians.
Nanomedicine, the application of nanotechnology in
medicine, draws on the natural scale of biological
phenomena to produce precise solutions for disease
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Health and Medicine Applications
1. Nano Sensor Probe
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2. Nanosensor that detects Heart Attacks
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3. Neurobridge
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4. Cancer Detector
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5. Bandage
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2) Electronic and Engineering
Nanotechnology has greatly contributed to major
advances in computing and electronics, leading to
faster, smaller, and more portable systems that
can manage and store larger and larger amounts
of information.
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Electronic and Engineering
1. Nano electronics
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2. Unmanned drone
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3. Space Exploration
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4. Nano steel Company
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Environmental Remediation
▰ Nanotechnology can help improve energy
efficiency, there are also many ways that it can
help detect and clean up environmental
contaminants.
▰ Nanotechnology-enabled sensors and solutions
are now able to detect and identify chemical or
biological agents in the air and soil
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Environment
1. Osorb
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2. Nanobubble water
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3. Thermopower
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4. Nanofiltration
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5. Solar Source of energy
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Impacts of Nanotechnology
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1. Country
the emergence of this technology
generate outcomes to the economic system
of a country.
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2. Society
▰ the innovations of nanotechnology offer great
potential benefits to the people in medical
applications to health(curing diseases, etc.),
manufacturing goods, infrastrature,
communication gadgets for convenience.
sustainable energy, and many social impacts.
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3. Environment
▰ green nanotechnology helps provide the
environmental sustainability.
▰ Nanotechnology offers benefits and also creates
possible risks.
▰ Toxicology of nanomaterials shouls also be
considered in order to ensure the safety of all
living organisms on Earth.
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THANKS!
Any questions?
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