NANOTECHNOLOGY

NANO TECHNOLOGY

 A Nanometre is a unit  Technology is the

of length in the metric
system, equal to
billionth of metre. Ten
times the diameter of
hydrogen atom.
making, usage and
knowledge tools,
machines, and
techniques, in order to
solve the problem or
perform a specific
function.
What is Nanotechnology?
- It is a field of research and innovation concerned with building
'things' - generally, materials and devices - on the scale of
atoms and molecules.

- It is hailed as having the potential to increase the efficiency of

energy consumption, help clean the environment, and solve
major health problems. It is said to be able to massively
increase manufacturing production at significantly reduced
costs. Products of nanotechnology will be smaller, cheaper,
lighter yet more functional and require less energy and
fewer raw materials to manufacture, claim nanotech advocates.

- The diameter of a human hair is on average 80,000

nanometres. At such scales, the ordinary rules of physics and
chemistry no longer apply. For instance, materials'
characteristics, such as their colour, strength, conductivity
and reactivity, can differ substantially between the nanoscale
and the macro. Carbon 'nanotubes' are 100 times stronger than
USES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
 To make strong lightweight equipment
ranging from tennis racquets to windmill
blades
 To clean up industrial solvents
contaminating groundwater
 To protect clothing with nanoparticles
that shed water or stains
 As catalysts to make chemical
manufacturing more efficient while saving
energy and keeping waste products to a
minimum
 As a coating on countertops that kills
 In wound dressings to rapidly stop bleeding
in trauma patients
 As a film on glass to stop water from
beading and dirt from accumulating
 In paints to prevent corrosion and the
growth of mold as well as to provide
insulation
 To make integrated circuits with features
that can be measured in nanometers (nm),
allowing companies to make computers
chips that contain billions of transistors
 In bandages to kill germs
 For coatings in heavy-duty machinery, such
as ships and the oil industry, to make
equipment last longer
 ADVANTAGES OF
NANOTECHNOLOGY
1. Nanotechnology can actually
revolutionize a lot of electronic products,
procedures, and applications. The areas
that benefit from the continued
development of nanotechnology when it
comes to electronic products include
nano transistors, nano diodes, OLED,
plasma displays, quantum computers, and
many more.
2. Nanotechnology can also benefit the
energy sector. The development of more
effective energy-producing, energy-
absorbing, and energy storage products in
smaller and more efficient devices is
possible with this technology. Such items
like batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells can
be built smaller but can be made to be
more effective with this technology.
3. Another industry that can benefit from
nanotechnology is the manufacturing
sector that will need materials like
nanotubes, aerogels, nano particles, and
other similar items to produce their
products with. These materials are often
stronger, more durable, and lighter than
those that are not produced with the help
of nanotechnology.
4. In the medical world, nanotechnology is also
seen as a boon since these can help with
creating what is called smart drugs. These help
cure people faster and without the side effects
that other traditional drugs have.You will also
find that the research of nanotechnology in
medicine is now focusing on areas like tissue
regeneration, bone repair, immunity and even
cures for such ailments like cancer, diabetes, and
other life threatening diseases.
DISADVANTAGES OF
NANOTECHNOLOGY
1. Included in the list of disadvantages of
this science and its development is the
possible loss of jobs in the traditional
farming and manufacturing industry.
2. Atomic weapons can now be more
accessible and made to be more powerful
and more destructive. These can also
become more accessible with
nanotechnology.
3. Since these particles are very small,
problems can actually arise from the
inhalation of these minute particles, much
like the problems a person gets from
inhaling minute asbestos particles.
4. Presently, nanotechnology is very
expensive and developing it can cost you
a lot of money. It is also pretty difficult to
manufacture, which is probably why
products made with nanotechnology are
more expensive
Examples of existing products
using nanotechnology
1. Antibacterial swimming pool
liquids
- These are more effective at combating
harmful bacteria while reducing
swimmers’ exposure to the harsh
chemicals of previous products.
2. Bandages
- contain
nanoparticles of
silver that prevent
infection around
cuts and abrasions,
effectively blending
antibiotic ointment
with the bandage.
3. Sunscreen Products

- include titanium
dioxide or zinc
oxide nano-particles
reflect or absorb
cancer-causing
ultraviolet light.
These products are
invisible and longer-
lasting, and have
lower irritant and
allergen materials,
4. Linde Electronics
- arbon nanotube ink is
for displays, sensors,
and electronic devices
such as a smartphone
with a roll-up screen
or a see-through GPS
device embedded in
the windshield of a
car.
5. Seldon Technology
- MineralWater system is
a carbon nanotube
filtration device that
removes pathogens and
contaminants such as
viruses, bacteria, cysts,
and spores to deliver
potable water that
exceeds the USEPA
drinking water standard.