What is Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale. This is at a measurement ranging from about 1 to 100 nanometers. Nanoscience and nanotechnology are the study and application of extremely small things. Applications of Nanotechnology are broad and span many fields including: chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering. The ideas and concepts behind nanoscience and nanotechnology are first credited with a talk entitled "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" by physicist Richard Feynman at an American Physical Society meeting at the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) in 1959. read more
Applications and Concepts
Nanotechnology Research
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Graphene in Tablets and as Camera Sensors
Flexible graphene-based LED clears the way for flexible displays...Camera sensors made of Graphene may be1,000 times more sensitive to light compared to the usual CMOS...
Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Systems
Nanotechnology System include polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, microemulsion, nanoemulsion, and liquid crystals. Each of these are promising tools for the delivery of therapeutic devices to the brain via various routes of administration
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Atomic Force Microscope
Interactive experiment to understand concept ...Above: STM image showing zig-zag chain of cesium atoms (red) on a gallium arsenide (110) surface (blue). The image size is 7x7 nm.Reference: L. J. Whitman, J. A. Stroscio, R. A. Dragoset, and R. J. Celotta, Phys. Rev. Lett. 66, 1338 (1991).
Nanotechnology Transistors
An eThough still in its infancy, nanotechnology will eventually replace silicon transistors and completely change the IC industry,
Selected Readings and Sites
- Nano.gov National Nanotechnology Initiative-- The NNI is a U.S. Government research and development (R&D) initiative involving 20 departments and independent agencies working together toward the shared vision of "a future in which the ability to understand and control matter at the nanoscale leads to a revolution in technology and industry that benefits society."
- The Foresight Institute - Non-profit institute focused on nanotechnology, the coming ability to build materials and products with atomic precision, and systems to aid knowledge exchange and critical discussion, thus improving public and private policy decisions.
- Nanotechnology Now- Comprehensive and informative nanotechnology portal. Provides introduction to nanotechnology, general information, images, interviews, news, events, research, books, glossary and links.
- CMP Cientifica - Wearables, Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology: Applications, Technologies and Markets
- Foresight Nanotechnology Challenges - Foresight's focus on advancing beneficial nanotechnology includes both delivering the ultimate opportunities of advanced nanotechnology and harvesting the near-term benefits of incremental advances in current nanoscience and nanotechnology.
- For first time, carbon nanotube transistors outperform silicon
- Euspen - European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology -advance the arts, sciences and technology of precision engineering, micro engineering and nanotechnology. contains society news, conference information, discussion forums and expertise search. Euspen is a not-for-profit company based at Cranfield University in the UK, with members around the world.
- The 3 Big Technologies To Watch Over The Next Decade -- Genomics, Nanotechnology and Robotics - Article by Greg Satell in Forbes Magazine outlining major new technologies..
- How Stuff Works: How Nanotechnology Will Work - Animated narrative shows how Nanotechnology has the potential to totally change manufacturing, health care and many other areas.
- IBM/Wtson STM Molecular Art - Some of the famous images of atoms and molecules made with IBM's scanning tunneling microscope.
- Nano Science & Technology Institute - Events, publications and news in nanotechnology, microtechnology and biotechnology.
- Nanoscale Science and Engineering - National Science Foundation. Activities, Information & Education, Research & Development, Connections, and NSF & NNI (National Nanotechnology Initiative) Reports.
- A Review of Research in the Field of Nanorobotics -- Highlights the findings of an extensive review of the literature in the area of nanorobotics
- NanoSpace - The Center for NanoSpace Technologies is a Texas-based nonprofit scientific research and education foundation chartered to conceive, establish, and conduct cutting-edge technology, research, and development in the areas of aerospace, education, energy, life sciences, and shipping & transportation.
- NanotechNews - News for nanotechnologists and investors: regular updates, many links to other nanotechnology websites, archives, search function, newswire.
- Nanotechnology - Institute of Physics quarterly journal
- Fuel-free nanomotor is powered by ultrasound and magnetic fields
- Nanotechnology - Institute of Physics monthly journal for aspects of nanoscale science and technology
- The NanoTechnology Group - A consortium of nano companies, universities and organizations developing a nano science curriculum for K-12.
- Nanotechnology in Manufacturing - What Next? The Coming Revolution In Manufacturing: Autodesk Technology Forum Presentation
- National Science Foundation - Partnership in Nanotechnology (US). Recent technical and policy reports, funding opportunities, profiles of projects currently supported, and links to other nanoscience/technology sites.
- Polymer Simulation - Computer simulation of a polymer sticking to a surface.
- Buckeyballs- A novel drug delivery system. Buckyballs may see widespread use in future products and applications, from drug-delivery vehicles for cancer therapy
- Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM Honme Page)Describes the invention of the topografiner, a precursor instrument, between 1965 and 1971, and also tells of the STM's development.
- Single and Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes --Nanoshel manufactures 50 types of nanomaterials which includes SWNT, MWNT and functionalized carbon nanotubes. -- www.nanoshel.com
- Thermodynamics Research Laboratory - Classical, Quantum, Nanoscale & Statistical Thermodynamics & Mechanics data and property calculation sites.
- Scientists solve puzzle of converting gaseous carbon dioxide to fuel -- using Silicon Nanostructures turns Carbon Dioxide to Carbon Monoxide
- Scientists Discover Efficient Way to Turn Carbon Monoxide Into Ethanol