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NANO TECHNOLOGY & ITS LATEST TRENDS

WHAT IS NANO TECHNOLOGY?

A branch of science and engineering devoted to the design and development at the atomic, molecular, or macromolecular range.

NANO SCALE

A Nano scale is defined as 10^-9 of a meter but this does not help in communicating nano scale to the non scientists. Nano scale is the size of 10 hydrogen or 5 silicon atoms is in line with the human mind to grasp.

IS NANO TECHNOLOGY A SCIENCE FICTION?

Nano technology is a futuristic science with applications 25 years in future and beyond Nano technology is anything but science fiction Nobel prizes: Scanning probe microscope: G. Binnig and H. Rohrer in 1986 Discovery of fullerenes: Harold Kroto, Richard Smalley, & Robert Curl Jr. in 1996

DOES NANO TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY EXIST?

Many companies are simply applying the knowledge of nano technology to the existing industry. Nano technology is an enabling technology rather than an industry in its own right.

IS NANO TECHNOLOGY NEW?

Romans and Chinese were

using nanoparticles for thousands of years. What is new is our ability not only to see, but our understanding of atomic scale interactions. Nano technology is already all around us if you know where to look.

APPLICATIONS

INDUSTRY

PHARMACUETICAL

MEDICAL

TECHNOLOGY

INDUSRTIAL APPLICATIONS:
Used in recycling of batteries. Nano technology plays a vital role in the field of consumer goods. Nanofibres are used in water- & stain-repellent or wrinkle free fabrics in textile industry. Nano particles are used to improve products in the field of cosmetics.

PHARMACETICUAL APPLICATIONS:

Used in the analysis of nucleic acids. The overall drug consumption and side effects are lowered. Chemical catalysts are benefited form nanoparticles. Chemical catalysts is a very prominent application of nano technology.

MEDICAL APPLICATIONS:
Used

in cell imaging & therapeutics for treating cancer. Detecting and repairing diseased cells. Used in the detection of genetic sequence in DNA samples. Used in both vivo & vitro bio medical research.

TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS:

Confining of light with nano particles. Building computer chips with bacteria. complex plasma improve industrial applications.

CONCLUSION
In essence nano technology is the turning point for our futures technology. With this new concept of nano technology we are able to create products, that 10 years before were unrealistic. Ability to create machines that are smaller than the tip of the pen. Nano technology is one of the most current topic in the filed of science & it will only progress as time goes on.