TINY TECH –THE MARVELS OF
NANOTECHNOLOGY
WHAT IS NANOTECHNOLOGY?
Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on an atomic
and molecular scale. It involves designing, producing, and
using structures, devices, and systems by controlling matter at
120+
dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers.
Fun Facts:
1 nanometre = a billionth of a meter.
Human hair: 80,000-100,000 nanometres wide.
Newspaper sheet: ~100,000 nanometres thick.
HISTORY OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
On December 29, 1959, physicist Richard Feynman gave a
radical lecture at an American Physical Society meeting at
Caltech titled:
"There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom"
Feynman suggested that it should be possible to make machines
at a nano-scale that "arrange the atoms the way we want", and
do chemical synthesis by mechanical manipulation.
This lecture was the birth of the idea and study
of nanotechnology.
WHAT IS NANOTECHNOLOGY AND
WHY IS EXTRAORDINARY?
The term "nanotechnology" refers to any technology related
to features of nanometer scale (i.e. the scale on which viruses
and bacteria exist).
It gives control over properties of materials and structures at
an atomic scale, so that engineering of materials and devices
specific to a need is extremely simple and cheap.
This kind of control has never before been seen
in human history.
FUNDAMENTAL
CONCEPTS
Nanomaterials:
These are materials with structures at the nanoscale,
which often exhibit unique properties compared to their
bulk counterparts. Examples include nanoparticles,
nanowires, and nanotubes.
Quantum Effects:
At the nanoscale, quantum mechanics play a significant
role, leading to phenomena like quantum confinement
and tunneling, which can alter the electronic and optical
properties of materials.
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Surface Area to Volume Ratio:
As materials are reduced to the nanoscale, their surface area
to volume ratio increases, which can enhance reactivity,
strength, or other properties.
Self-Assembly:
This is a process where nanoparticles spontaneously
organize into desired structures or patterns without
external direction, driven by intermolecular forces.
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Characterization Techniques:
Techniques like scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and
atomic force microscopy (AFM) are essential for
visualizing and measuring nanoscale structures.
Applications:
Nanotechnology has applications across various fields,
including medicine (e.g., targeted drug delivery), electronics
(e.g., smaller and faster transistors), and energy (e.g.,
improved solar cells).
NANOTECH APPLICATION
IN MEDICINE
1 Targeted Drug Delivery
Nanomaterials can encapsulate drugs and deliver them specifically to targeted cells or tissues,
minimizing side effects and enhancing treatment efficacy.
2 Biomedical Imaging
Quantum dots and other nanomaterials can act as contrast agents in medical imaging,
providing detailed visuals of tissues and organs.
3 Tissue Engineering
Nanomaterials can serve as scaffolds for tissue regeneration, providing a framework for cells
to grow and form new tissues.
4 Diagnostics
Nanotechnology enables the development of rapid and sensitive diagnostic tools for early
disease detection and personalized medicine
NANOTECH IN ENERGY
01 Enhanced Solar Cells
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02 Advanced Batteries
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0 Fuel Cells
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04 Hydrogen Production and Storage
NANOTECH IN
ENVIRONMENT
01 Water Purification
02 Pollution Remediation
03 Air Filtration
04 Sustainable Agriculture
NANOTECH IN ELECTRONICS
AND COMPUTING
Smaller, Faster Devices Advanced Computing Flexible Electronics
Nanotechnology enables the Nanomaterials are used in creating Nanomaterials can be used to
development of smaller and faster faster and more efficient create flexible and foldable
electronic components, leading to processors, memory devices, and electronic devices, expanding the
more powerful and energy- data storage solutions. possibilities of wearable
efficient devices. technology and displays.
NANOTECH IN
MANUFACTURING AND
MATERIALS
01 Enhanced Strength
02 Improved Properties
03 New Materials
CHALLENGES AND ETHICAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Health and Safety Concerns:
The unique properties of nanomaterials, while beneficial, can also pose
risks to human health and the environment.
Environmental Impact:
The environmental impact of nanomaterials is not yet fully understood,
raising concerns about their potential to cause harm.
Ethical Implications:
Nanotechnology raises ethical questions related to privacy, equity, and
the potential for misuse.
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Regulation and Governance:
The rapid pace of nanotechnology development outstrips the current regulatory frameworks, creating gaps in
oversight and control.
Public Perception and Acceptance:
Public awareness and understanding of nanotechnology are limited, which can lead to mistrust or resistance
to its adoption.
Technical and Economic Barriers:
The expensive nature of research, development, and large-scale production in nanotechnology limits
accessibility and application, especially for smaller entities and developing nations.
THE FUTURE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
Advanced Materials Sustainable Technologies
Nanotechnology will lead to the development of Nanotechnology will play a key role in developing
novel materials with enhanced properties, sustainable energy solutions, reducing environmental
revolutionizing construction, transportation, and pollution, and promoting resource conservation.
energy production
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Personalized medicine
Nanotechnology will enable personalized medicine tailored to individual
needs, improving disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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