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What type of nanoparticles are used in the production of nanofluids for improving impact resistance?
What type of nanoparticles are used in the production of nanofluids for improving impact resistance?
What is the primary application of TiO2 nanocrystals/films?
What is the primary application of TiO2 nanocrystals/films?
What is the application of Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) in Transparent Conducive Coating?
What is the application of Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) in Transparent Conducive Coating?
What is the percentage of atomized Al powder in the propellant used in the solid rocket boosters of the Space Shuttle?
What is the percentage of atomized Al powder in the propellant used in the solid rocket boosters of the Space Shuttle?
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What is the application of Fe Oxide or Co-Fe Oxide nanoparticles?
What is the application of Fe Oxide or Co-Fe Oxide nanoparticles?
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What type of nanoparticles are used in Shear Thickening Fluid?
What type of nanoparticles are used in Shear Thickening Fluid?
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What is the application of Iron nanoparticles?
What is the application of Iron nanoparticles?
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What type of nanoparticles are used in Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)?
What type of nanoparticles are used in Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)?
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What is a potential application of nanotechnology in medicine?
What is a potential application of nanotechnology in medicine?
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What is a unique property of nanocrystals that makes them effective agents for selective targeting and destruction of cancer cells?
What is a unique property of nanocrystals that makes them effective agents for selective targeting and destruction of cancer cells?
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What is a potential application of nanotechnology in gene therapy?
What is a potential application of nanotechnology in gene therapy?
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What is an environmental application of nanotechnology?
What is an environmental application of nanotechnology?
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What is a potential application of nanotechnology in agriculture?
What is a potential application of nanotechnology in agriculture?
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What is a diagnostic application of nanotechnology in medicine?
What is a diagnostic application of nanotechnology in medicine?
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What is a benefit of using nanoscale TiO2 and ZnO particles in sunscreens?
What is a benefit of using nanoscale TiO2 and ZnO particles in sunscreens?
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What is a potential application of nanotechnology in defense and security?
What is a potential application of nanotechnology in defense and security?
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What is a unique property of nanocrystals that allows for surface functionalization?
What is a unique property of nanocrystals that allows for surface functionalization?
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What is a potential application of nanotechnology in medicine, involving nanorobots?
What is a potential application of nanotechnology in medicine, involving nanorobots?
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What is the primary role of the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)?
What is the primary role of the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)?
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Which approach to nanotechnology involves breaking down bulk materials into smaller particles?
Which approach to nanotechnology involves breaking down bulk materials into smaller particles?
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What is the main application of nano-robotics in medical fields?
What is the main application of nano-robotics in medical fields?
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What is the term coined by Professor Norio Taniguchi?
What is the term coined by Professor Norio Taniguchi?
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What is the resolution of the Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM)?
What is the resolution of the Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM)?
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What is one of the applications of nanotechnology in agriculture?
What is one of the applications of nanotechnology in agriculture?
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What is the year the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) was first used experimentally?
What is the year the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) was first used experimentally?
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What is one of the applications of nanotechnology in medicine?
What is one of the applications of nanotechnology in medicine?
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What is the approach to nanotechnology that involves building up nanoparticles an atom/molecule at a time?
What is the approach to nanotechnology that involves building up nanoparticles an atom/molecule at a time?
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What is the year the Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM) was developed?
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Study Notes
Nanotechnology Applications
- Potential applications include early diagnosis and targeted drug delivery for cancer, biomedical instrumentation, surgery, pharmacokinetics, monitoring of diabetes, and healthcare.
- Future medical nanotechnology is expected to employ nanorobots injected into the patient to perform treatment on a cellular level.
Nanomaterials in Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
- Nanoparticles can be effective agents for selective targeting and destruction of cancer cells due to their small particle size, surface functionalization, and unique properties (magnetic, optical).
Drug Delivery and Disease Treatment
- Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.
Imaging and Diagnostics
- Nanoplex Biomarker Detection uses silica-coated Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) – active metal nanoparticles to allow robust, ultrasensitive, highly-multiplexed biomarker quantitation in any biological matrix, including blood.
Environmental and Energy Applications
- Environmental applications of nanotechnology are being explored.
Nanotechnology in Agriculture
- Nanotechnology is being researched for its potential applications in agriculture.
Nanotechnology in the Food Industry
- Nanotechnology is being researched for its potential applications in the food industry.
Nanotechnology in Textiles
- Nanotechnology is being researched for its potential applications in textiles.
Nanotechnology in Sports
- Nanotechnology is being researched for its potential applications in sports.
Nanotechnology in Cosmetics
- Nanoscale TiO2 and ZnO particles provide broad-spectrum UV protection in a transparent formulation for sunscreens.
Nanotechnology in Defense & Security
- Improved body armor is a major focus for military nanotechnology research.
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
- A type of scanning probe microscope invented in 1982, used for imaging surfaces at the atomic level, and can measure properties such as magnetism, height, and friction.
Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM)
- A type of microscope used for imaging surfaces at the atomic level, developed in 1981, and can distinguish features smaller than 0.1nm with a 0.01 nm (10 pm) depth resolution.
Two Approaches to Nanotechnology
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- Top-down Approach: Breaking down bulk materials into smaller particles.
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- Bottom-up Approach: Building up nanoparticles one atom/molecule at a time.
Applications of Nanotechnology
- Everyday Life
- Medical Robotics
- Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
- Gene Therapy
- Energy Applications
- Agriculture
- Food Industry
- Textiles
- Sports
- Cosmetics
- Defense and Security
Applications to Everyday Life
- Nanotechnology has various applications in everyday life, including medical robotics, medicine, and pharmaceuticals.
Applications to Various Fields
- Nanotechnology has applications in medicine, gene therapy, energy, agriculture, food industry, textiles, sports, cosmetics, and defense and security.
Nanotechnology in Medical Robotics
- Nano-robotics has many applications in medical fields, including the use of Si or TiO2 nanoparticles embedded in an epoxy matrix, SiO2 nanoparticles in a liquid polymer, and iron nanoparticles in inert oil.
Other Applications
- Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) have various applications, including photocatalysis and propellants.
- Photocatalytic reactions can purify water, air, surfaces, and fabrics using TiO2 nanocrystals/films.
- Nanoscale Al powder has higher burn rates in propellants, and Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) is used in transparent conducive coatings in CRTs, photographic films, and touch screens.
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Explore the potential applications of nanotechnology in medicine, including early diagnosis, targeted drug delivery, and more. Discover the future of medical nanotechnology.
