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NANOTECHNOLOGY

NANO TECHNOLOGY

A Nanometre is a Technology is the


unit of length in making, usage and
the metric system, knowledge tools,
equal to billionth machines, and
of metre. Ten techniques, in
times the diameter order to solve the
of hydrogen atom. problem or
perform a specific
function.
What is Nanotechnology?
 Itis 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 steel but six times lighter.
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
bacteria
In sunscreens to provide protection from UV
rays without producing a thick white
residue
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
In plastic food packaging to keep oxygen out
so the food spoils at a much slower rate
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
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,
than traditional
sunscreens.
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.

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