Chemistry in Nanotechnology Breakthroughs:

 Nanotechnology is the science of extremely small structures and is leading to advanced materials, devices and applications in energy, medicine and
electronics that improve life, health care, safety and the environment in groundbreaking ways.
 Nanotechnology has many diverse applications, some of which include delivering drugs to specific cells, repairing damaged human tissue, improving efficiency
of solar energy production and enabling lighter, higher performance plastics for aerospace, construction and vehicles.

Chemistry in Computing:
 Widespread use of touch screens, enabled by plastics, adhesives and other products of chemistry are employed on cell phones, PDAs, computer screens
and more.
 Thinner screens soon will be applied to windows, consumer products and public displays to enable increased interactivity and commerce.

Chemistry in Transportation:
 Auto and aerospace designers are turning to strong, durable plastics that weigh much less than traditional materials and help save energy.
 Modern plastics and composites already make up 50 percent of the volume of today’s automobiles.
 Boeing is using lightweight carbon-plastic composites for its new 787 Dreamliner to reduce weight and save energy.

Chemistry in the Space Age:

 The growth of American chemistry and the space age coincided for good reason, leading to the creation of airbags for robotic landings on Mars and heat
shields for atmospheric re-entry.
 Aerospace needs the products of chemistry such as plastic space suits that can withstand 600 degree (Fahrenheit) temperature ranges.