The Nano

World
 How Small is a
Nanoscale?
 Nanometer is one-
billionth of a meter.
The illustration shows
how small nanoscale is
compared to other
particles or materials
 How to view
Nanomaterials
 Scientists use special types of
microscopes to view minute
nanomaterials. These are the electron
microscopes, and the atomic force
microscope. Scanning tunneling
microscope which are just among the
modern and remarkable advances in
microscopy.
 1. Electron
microscope
 It utilizes a particle beam of
electrons to light up a
specimen and develop a
well-magnified image. They
can magnify objects up to a
million times.
 2. Atomic force
microscope-
 It makes use of a mechanical
probe that gathers
information from the surface
of a material
 3. Scanning tunneling
microscope
 It enables scientists to view
and manipulate nanoscale
particles, atoms, and small
molecules.
 Nanomanufacturing
 It refers to scaled-up, reliable, and
cost-effective manufacturing of
nanoscale materials, structures,
devices, and systems. It leads to the
development of new products and
improved materials.
Carbon nanotubes are also being developed in order to be
used in processes such as the addition of antibodies to the
nanotubes to create bacteria sensors.
 1. Bottom-up fabrication
 It manufactures products by building them
up from atomic- and molecular-scale
components. However, this process can be
time-consuming. Scientists and engineers
are still in search for effective ways of
putting up together molecular components
that self-assemble.
 2. Top-down fabrication

 It trims down large pieces of

materials into nanoscale. This
process needs larger amounts of
materials and discards excess raw
materials
 Benefits and Concerns of Using
Nanotechnology
 Nanotechnology has various
applications in different sectors of the
society and environment.
 However, there are concerns that need
to be addressed before using and
promoting materials derived from
nanotechnology.