Nanoparticles Flashcards
1
Q
Size of nanoparticles
A
1-100nm
2
Q
Uses of nanoparticles
A
-medicine (carbon nanotubes deliver drugs to specific points around the body)
-electronics (conductive materials in chips for phones and computers)
-sunscreen (UV protection dissolves further into skin)
-catalysts (high SA:V ratio)
3
Q
Risks of nanotechnology
A
-not much research yet
-don’t yet know long term side effects