Nanotechnology ("nanotech") is manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular,

and supramolecular scale. The earliest, widespread description of

nanotechnology[1][2] referred to the particular technological goal of precisely manipulating
atoms and molecules for fabrication of macroscale products, also now referred to
as molecular nanotechnology. A more generalized description of nanotechnology was
subsequently established by the National Nanotechnology Initiative, which defines
nanotechnology as the manipulation of matter with at least one dimension sized from 1 to
100 nanometers. This definition reflects the fact that quantum mechanical effects are
important at this quantum-realm scale, and so the definition shifted from a particular
technological goal to a research category inclusive of all types of research and
technologies that deal with the special properties of matter which occur below the given
size threshold. It is therefore common to see the plural form "nanotechnologies" as well as
"nanoscale technologies" to refer to the broad range of research and applications whose
common trait is size. Because of the variety of potential applications (including industrial
and military), governments have invested billions of dollars in nanotechnology research.
Until 2012, through its National Nanotechnology Initiative, the USA has invested 3.7 billion
dollars, the European Union has invested 1.2 billion and Japan 750 million dollars.[3]
Nanotechnology as defined by size is naturally very broad, including fields of science as
diverse as surface science, organic chemistry, molecular biology, semiconductor
physics, microfabrication, molecular engineering, etc.[4] The associated research and
applications are equally diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to
completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new
materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to direct control of matter on the atomic scale.
Scientists currently debate the future implications of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology may
be able to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications, such
as in nanomedicine, nanoelectronics, biomaterials energy production, and consumer
products. On the other hand, nanotechnology raises many of the same issues as any new
technology, including concerns about the toxicity and environmental impact of
nanomaterials,[5] and their potential effects on global economics, as well as speculation
about various doomsday scenarios. These concerns have led to a debate among advocacy
groups and governments on whether special regulation of nanotechnology is warranted.

IMPACTS
The impact of nanotechnology extends from its medical, ethical, mental, legal
and environmental applications, to fields such as engineering, biology, chemistry,
computing, materials science, and communications.
Major benefits of nanotechnology include improved manufacturing methods, water
purification systems, energy systems, physical enhancement, nanomedicine, better food
production methods, nutrition and large-scale infrastructure auto-
fabrication.[1]Nanotechnology's reduced size may allow for automation of tasks which were
previously inaccessible due to physical restrictions, which in turn may reduce labor, land, or
maintenance requirements placed on humans.
Potential risks include environmental, health, and safety issues; transitional effects such as
displacement of traditional industries as the products of nanotechnology become dominant,
which are of concern to privacy rights advocates. These may be particularly important if
potential negative effects of nanoparticles are overlooked.
Whether nanotechnology merits special government regulation is a controversial issue.
Regulatory bodies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the
Health and Consumer Protection Directorate of the European Commission have started
dealing with the potential risks of nanoparticles. The organic food sector has been the first
to act with the regulated exclusion of engineered nanoparticles from certified organic
produce, firstly in Australia and the UK,[2] and more recently in Canada, as well as for all
food certified to Demeter International standards.
Good morning classmates and teacher, this morning my partner Pedro and I are going to talk
about nanotechnology whose use is increasing in the current years.

But, what comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘’nano’’?

It cames from the greek word nano which means dwarf.

So, Nanotechnology ("nanotech") is manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular,

and supramolecular scale. The earliest, widespread description of
nanotechnology[1][2] referred to the particular technological goal of precisely manipulating
atoms and molecules for fabrication of macroscale products, also now referred to
as molecular nanotechnology. A more generalized description of nanotechnology was
subsequently established by the National Nanotechnology Initiative, which defines
nanotechnology as the manipulation of matter with at least one dimension sized from 1 to
100 nanometers. This definition reflects the fact that quantum mechanical effects are
important at this quantum-realm scale, and so the definition shifted from a particular
technological goal to a research category inclusive of all types of research and
technologies that deal with the special properties of matter which occur below the given
size threshold.
The impact of nanotechnology extends from its medical, ethical, mental, legal
and environmental applications, to fields such as engineering, biology, chemistry,
computing, materials science, and communications.
Major benefits of nanotechnology include improved manufacturing methods, water
purification systems, energy systems, physical enhancement, nanomedicine, better food
production methods, nutrition and large-scale infrastructure auto-
fabrication.[1]Nanotechnology's reduced size may allow for automation of tasks which were
previously inaccessible due to physical restrictions, which in turn may reduce labor, land, or
maintenance requirements placed on humans.
But, as there are lots of benefits, there are also disadvantages.
Now, I’m going to talk about the advantages that nanotechnology have which would
improve our quality of life.
One of those is in medicine, for example with gene therapy,a normal gene can be inserted
in place of an abnormal, a disease-causing gene using nanoparticles as carrier molecules,
also drug delivery using nanoparticles is more effective
On computers, nanotechnology will provide faster, smaller and more portable systems,
these systems can manage a larger amount of information, also these nanoparticles save
energy.
On textiles, the nanofibers will give a lot of benefits like the air and water filtration with anti
microbial fabric, etc.
Another advantage are the nano solar cells, which generate electricity directly from
sunlight, they are inexpensive to manufacture than the traditional single crystal silicon, also
it requires less material than the traditional one.