Nanotech Flashcards

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multi-disciplinary field of science, engineering, and technology

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Nanotechnology

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• Materials that have structures or properties at the Nanoscale.

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Nanomaterials

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manipulating, and assembling
nanoscale structures and devices.

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Nanofabrication

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involves building nanoscale structures atom by atom or molecule by molecule.

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Bottom-up approach

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involves shrinking larger structures down to the Nanoscale

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Top-down approach

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Draws from various scientific disciplines including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Material Science, and Engineering

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InterdisciplinaryNature

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involves using Nanoparticles and nanoscale materials for targeted Drug delivery, Imaging, and Diagnostics. it can revolutionize the treatment

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Nanomedicine

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focuses on the development of smaller and more efficient electronic components

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Nano electronics

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Prefix Nano refers to 1 billionth of a meter.

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Incredibly Small Scale

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Draw inspiration from biological systems. For instance, the Lotus Leaf self-cleaning properties

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Inspired by naure

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• Nanotechnology is highly interdisciplinary bringing together expertise from Physics, Chemistry Material Science, Biology and Engineering.

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Multi-Disciplinary

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breakthroughs in Drug Delivery Systems such as nanoparticles that can target cancer cells

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Nano medicine

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used to improve manufacturing processes and create more precise and efficient tools and equipment.

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Advanced Manufacturing

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can detect and monitor pollutants gases and biological markers with high sensitivity

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Nanosensors

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nanoscale sensors and systems are used to monitor soil conditions, crop health

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Precision Agriculture

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used in the cleanup of contaminated sites by break taking down pollutants

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Environmental Remediation

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nanotechnology is used to remove pollutants and pathogens from water, making it potable

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Water purification

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are incorporated into bulk materials to enhance their properties

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Nanocomposites

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used in the construction of lightweight and durable materials for spacecraft and equipment, enabling long- duration space missions

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Space Exploration

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restore and preserve historical artifacts and artworks by cleaning repairing and stabilizing delicate materials

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ArtandCulturalHeritage

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improve the delivery of active ingredients in cosmetic products

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Nanocarriers in Cosmetics

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nanoscale zinc oxide and titanium dioxide particles are used in sunscreens, providing transparent UV protection

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Nanoparticles in Sunscreens

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nanoparticles and fabrics can provide improved UV protection

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UV Protection

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has led to faster and more powerful computers as well as smaller and more efficient storage devices.

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Faster Computers

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• Used in the development of moreefficientandlightweight batteries as well as in the improvement of solar cells

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Energy Innovations

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Researchers are exploring the potential for nanofactories where nanoscale machines could produce products atom by atom.

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Future Innovations

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so small that they can easily pass through cell membranes.

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Smaller Than a Red Blood Cell

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nanotechnology has led to faster and more powerful computers as well as smaller and more efficient storage devices.

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Faster Computers

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used to enhance energy storage solutions leading to more efficient batteries and super capacitors

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Energy Storage: