Nanotechnology is the emerging technological field in which structure of matter are produced, characterized and controlled at nano level. Some of the contributing fields to nanotechnology include material science, chemistry, molecular physics, biology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. The evolution of nanotechnology is centered over the basic objective of building precise quality materials with enhanced properties.
How small is small?
The definition most frequently used by government and industry involves structures, devices, and systems having novel properties and functions due to the arrangement of their atoms on the 1 to 100 nanometer scale
Application potential of nanotechnology is foreseen in the following areas.
1.Global energy needs with clean solutions
2.Clean water
3.Healthcare
4.Information technology (powerful and innovative electronic solutions)
5.Defense
6.Material Science
Recent innovations and potential research areas in nanotechnology
1. Molecular nanotechnology - This is essentially developing a technology that could have ability to place every atom in the right place.
Molecular manufacturing will revolutionize physical technology
Current research in nanotechnology is laying the foundation for a breakthrough development: manufacturing systems based on extremely productive nanoscale devices. These molecular manufacturing systems can be used to build large, complex products cleanly, efficiently, and at low cost. Building with atomic precision, desktop-scale (and larger) molecular manufacturing systems can be used to produce:
· desktop computers with a billion processors
· inexpensive, efficient solar energy systems
· medical devices able to destroy pathogens and repair tissues
· materials 100 times stronger than steel
· superior military systems
· more molecular manufacturing systems
Scientific research related to nanotechnology, however, is not enough — successful development of molecular manufacturing systems will require a focused effort guided by systems engineering.
Excerpt from http://e-drexler.com/
2. Creation of functional materials, composites and self healing materials
Carbon nanotubes
Graphite nanofibers
Polymeric nanofibers
Nanoparticles and composites
Center of Nanotechnology, NASA
Carbon nanotube research at IBM
Polymeric nanofiber webs from Donaldson
3.Nanotechnology in Medicine
nanofiberous tissue scaffolds
nanodrug delivery system
nanoprobes
nano medical devices
Introduction to nanotechnology and its applications to medicine
and of course many more in the making, thanks to the National Nanotechnology Initiative
Its indeed a real small world.
How small is small?
The definition most frequently used by government and industry involves structures, devices, and systems having novel properties and functions due to the arrangement of their atoms on the 1 to 100 nanometer scale
Application potential of nanotechnology is foreseen in the following areas.
1.Global energy needs with clean solutions
2.Clean water
3.Healthcare
4.Information technology (powerful and innovative electronic solutions)
5.Defense
6.Material Science
Recent innovations and potential research areas in nanotechnology
1. Molecular nanotechnology - This is essentially developing a technology that could have ability to place every atom in the right place.
Molecular manufacturing will revolutionize physical technology
Current research in nanotechnology is laying the foundation for a breakthrough development: manufacturing systems based on extremely productive nanoscale devices. These molecular manufacturing systems can be used to build large, complex products cleanly, efficiently, and at low cost. Building with atomic precision, desktop-scale (and larger) molecular manufacturing systems can be used to produce:
· desktop computers with a billion processors
· inexpensive, efficient solar energy systems
· medical devices able to destroy pathogens and repair tissues
· materials 100 times stronger than steel
· superior military systems
· more molecular manufacturing systems
Scientific research related to nanotechnology, however, is not enough — successful development of molecular manufacturing systems will require a focused effort guided by systems engineering.
Excerpt from http://e-drexler.com/
2. Creation of functional materials, composites and self healing materials
Carbon nanotubes
Graphite nanofibers
Polymeric nanofibers
Nanoparticles and composites
Center of Nanotechnology, NASA
Carbon nanotube research at IBM
Polymeric nanofiber webs from Donaldson
3.Nanotechnology in Medicine
nanofiberous tissue scaffolds
nanodrug delivery system
nanoprobes
nano medical devices
Introduction to nanotechnology and its applications to medicine
and of course many more in the making, thanks to the National Nanotechnology Initiative
Its indeed a real small world.
