Nanotechnology: a Tiny world with huge potential
Nanotechnology is the study of matter on the nanoscale, that is, the scale of the nanometer, or 10^-9 meters. Objects that fall into this category range in size but generally are less than 100 nanometers in their largest linear dimension.
The field is far-reaching, and its subcategories include anything from food and drug delivery systems to materials science, medical applications, electronics, and beyond. Both nanoparticles and nanostructures are of current interest to engineers, doctors, and researchers across many disciplines. Nanotechnology has existed for millenia; ancient artists (most likely unknowingly) employed nanoparticles in works of art. Nano-scaled structures can also be found in nature – for example, the toes of geckos are covered in nano-hairs that allow them to cling onto vertical surfaces.
This website will focus on two major areas of applied nanotechnology: carbon nanotubes’ application in composite materials and the cancer-fighting capabilities of nano-based medicine.
We hope that you enjoy learning about these two areas in the field of nanotechnology. For more information about any specific topic, you may use the sources provided at the end of each page, or click on the pictures to find their source.
We hope that you enjoy learning about these two areas in the field of nanotechnology. For more information about any specific topic, you may use the sources provided at the end of each page, or click on the pictures to find their source.
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