Nanotechnology

Question 1

This is the Greek word for “extremely small.”

Answer 1

Nano

Question 2

This is the size range for nanoparticles.

Answer 2

1 to 100nm

Question 3

This is a very small unit of measurements equal to one billionth of a meter.

Answer 3

Nanometer

Question 4

This is the thickness of a sheet of paper.

Answer 4

100,000 nanometers

Question 5

This is a relatively new field of science and engineering focused on the very small. Devices are less than 100 nanometers in size.

Answer 5

Nanotechnology

Question 6

An American Physicist “molecular building with atomic precision.”

Answer 6

Richard Feynman 1959

Question 7

He described semiconductor processes such as thin film deposition and ion beam milling exhibiting characteristic control on the order of a nanometer.

Answer 7

Norio Taniguchi 1974

Question 8

“Molecular Nanotechnology” (MNT) or “molecular manufacturing”.

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K. Eric Drexler 1981

Question 9

This is the year wherein NanoSystems: Molecular Machinery, Manufacturing, and Computation was created.

Answer 9

1992

Question 10

They discovered scanning tunneling microscope, an instrument for imaging surfaces at the atomic level.

Answer 10

Gerd Binning and Heinrich Rohrer 1981

Question 11

This person invented the first atomic force microscope.

Answer 11

Binnig, Calvin Quate and Christoph Gerber 1986

Question 12

IBM researcher was the first to manipulate atoms using a scanning tunneling microscope, to spell out the IBM logo.

Answer 12

Don Eigler 1989

Question 13

This person discovered carbon nanotubes.

Answer 13

Sumio Ijima of NEC 1991

Question 14

This person proposed the National Nanotechnology.

Answer 14

Mihail Roco 1999

Question 15

This person created a novel on artificial swarm nanorobots which developed intelligence and threaten their human inventors.

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Michael Chrichton 2002

Question 16

This is the company that estimated over 1300 manufacturer-identified nanotech products publically available.

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Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies 2011

Question 17

Swiss Physicist co-invented the scanning tunneling microscope (STM), a non-optical instrument that allows the observation of individual atoms in three dimensions, with Gerd.

Answer 17

Dr. Heinrich Rohrer

Question 18

This is the use of nanotechnology to enhance the sustainability of the environment.

Answer 18

Green Nanotechnology

Question 19

This is the practice of engineering on the nanoscale.

Answer 19

Nano Engineering

Question 20

This is the insertion of nanotechnology into biology.

Answer 20

Nano Biotech

Question 21

This involved working up to large masses from small ones.

Answer 21

WET Nanotechnology.

Question 22

True or False: Nanotechnology can create materials with small surface area-to-volume ratio that can lead to increased reactivity, strength, and conductivity.

Answer 22

False, it has a large surface area-to-volume ratio.

Question 23

This is the benefit of nanomaterials due to its stronger, lighter, and durable nature than traditional materials. Examples of which are, stronger lightweight boats, sporting equipment, autoparts, and personal care items such as glasses.

Answer 23

Improved Materials

Question 24

We can use nanomaterials to create more efficient batteries, solar cells and fuel cells. These materials can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
EX: efficient solar panels, batteries, and other energy storage devices, insulation of buildings.

Answer 24

Increased energy efficiency.

Question 25

We can use nanotechnology to create more targeted and effective drugs, as well as diagnostic tools and medical devices.
EX: development of new treatments for chronic illnesses such as depression. improved education for patients about their conditions, treatment options, and likely outcomes.

Answer 25

Enhanced medical treatments.

Question 26

We can use nanomaterials to create more effective filters for removing contaminants from water.

Answer 26

Improved water filtration and purification

Question 27

With the help of nanotechnology, we can create sensors for detecting food contaminants, as well as fertilizers and pesticides that are more targeted and less harmful to the environment.
EX: nano sensors that detect pathogens and contaminants in food, improving food safety, fertilizers.

Answer 27

Improved food safety and agriculture

Question 28

The absence of clear regulations and safety standards can lead to inadequate protection for workers and consumers from exposure to potentially harmful nanoparticles. This can result in negative impacts on human health and the environment.

Answer 28

Limited Regulation and Lack of Safety Standards

Question 29

Regulatory bodies such as FDA and OSHA are working towards developing guidelines for the safe handling and disposal of nanomaterials.

Answer 29

The Risks of Accidental Release of Nanoparticles

Question 30

Automation is one area where nanotechnology could lead to job loss.

Answer 30

Workforce Displacement and Job Loss.

Question 31

Nanotechnologies fall under same regulations as conventional technologies although a familiar material that’s generally regarded as safe might not be so safe when it’s nano sized.

Answer 31

Materials act differently on the nano scale.

Question 32

This makes nanoparticles hard to monitor their use and dispersal in the environment.

Answer 32

Nanoparticles are difficult to detect.

Question 33

Our lives, relationships and ways of looking at the world may change in plenty of ways.

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Unpredictable

Question 34

The military is interested in nanotechnology for various purposes, including increased surveillance, exploration of oceans, augmenting human performance, and developing stronger and cheaper materials.

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Potential for Misuse and Military Applications

Question 35

Air pollution caused by various sources, including wildfires, has been linked to a wide range of health issues such as reduced lung function, exacerbation of asthma and heart failure, and premature death.

Answer 35

Unforeseen Health and Environmental Risks