NAME: DALIPOSA, ARA A.

YEAR AND SECTION: BSBA-MM1B

GEC 7
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
ACTIVITY 8

APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

1. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Numerous car parts, such as paint, batteries, fuel cells, tires, mirrors, and windows, may use
nanotechnology. The performance of current automobile technologies is enhanced by the
introduction of nanotechnologies.

2. COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Nanocomposite polymers are used for industrial and consumer packaging, and carbon
nanotubes have been added to enhance the packaging of electronics parts. For composite
materials, carbon nanotubes are a great option because they increase the end product's
strength and reduce its weight.

3. CHEMICAL CATALYSTS
Because of its high surface area to volume ratio, which enables nanoscale catalysts to
interact with reactants more effectively due to the availability of a large number of atoms on
surfaces, nanotechnology has a substantial impact on enhancing catalytic activity.

4. SMART FABRICS

The creation of smart fabrics would not have been possible without nanotechnology.
Nanomaterials have been applied to textiles and garments to impart antibacterial, UV-
resistant, electrically conductive, optical, hydrophobic, and flame retardant properties.

5. INFRASTRUCTURE

Carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, or nanoclay increase mechanical properties and can be
used to replace steel constructions. Nanoparticles can also be used to construct future self-
healing concrete and fractures, mend mortars, and repair mortar joints.

6. SOLAR CELLS
 A property termed as "optical resonance" can be altered by the shape, height, or width of
nanostructures, which can either gather and guide light to the PV surface or bounce light
around the interior of a tfPV cell. As a result, there is a higher chance that an electron may
strike the light, extending its lifetime inside the cell.

7. FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS

Flexible electronics require the use of nanomaterials. We can only design flexible
components with the necessary electrical properties by altering the materials' nanoscale
structures.

8. CHEMICAL DETECTION

Nanotechnology-based sensors are capable of detecting incredibly small concentrations of

chemical vapors. Nanotechnology-based sensors can make use of sensing elements including
palladium nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and zinc oxide nanowires.

9. MEDICAL

Significant breakthroughs in healthcare are already being brought about by nanotechnology.

Scientists are using nanoparticles to better target tumors, administer medications, and
enhance medical diagnostics. Some treatments based on nanoparticles have many uses; they
can transport drugs for treatment as well as detect cancer.

10. WATER TREATMENT

The extremely porous and water-attractive nanoparticles absorb water like a sponge while
excluding dissolved salts and other impurities. The hydrophilic nanoparticles placed into the
membrane also repel organic compounds and bacteria, which eventually clog conventional
membranes.