SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and

SOCIETY

NANO WORLD
Group IV
LEARNING OUTCOMES;
Describe the use and application of nanotechnology
Analyze the status of nanotechnology in the Philippines and
its Risks
Discuss the environmental and health issues related to
nanotechnology
Describe the Economic and Politic implications of Potential
Technolgy
Understand Nano Technology and Employment
Analyze the social, Ethical, legal and Cultural Implication of
Nanotechnology
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4. AONN RIALSTAEM
2. EENYGR

5. RRIHCADR NNAMEYF
3. NNAO ETHCONLOYG
NDA NTEMYOLPME 6.AONN SLECTPARI
ANSWERS

NANO TECHNOLOGY
ENERGY
NANO TECHNOLOGY AND EMPLOYMENT
NANO MATERIALS
RICHARD FEYNMAN
NANO PARTICLES

NANOWORLD
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Sphere of influence of nanotechnology

 SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY (SMP)
Branch of microscopy that forms images of nanoscale
surfaces and structures using physical probe that scan
specimen
ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY
Very high resolution type of
scanning of probe
microscopy, with
demonstratedresolution on
the order of fractions of a
nanometer , more than 1000
times better than the optical
diffraction limit
 WHAT IS
NANO
TECHNOLOGY
?
Nano” Greek word for dwarf, so in combination
with technology, it becomes “dwarf technology”.
“Tiny tech or nanotech”
A study and application of extremely small
things and can be used across all the other
science fields
Technology that involves the imaging,
measuring, modeling, and manipulating
matter at this length and scale
 This deals with science , technology, engineering
accompanied at a nanoscale, which is about 1 to
100 nanometer.
Unique properties and behavior of matter at the
nanoscale, when particles are synthesized at the
nanoscale, their properties change.
Human Hair

Nano Fiber
 Richard Feynman
-There’s Plenty of Room at the
Bottom (Dec 29, 1959, American
Physical Society Meeting,
California Institute of
Technology)
-Speech that introduced the
idea of manipulating very small
particles
 APPLICATION OF
NANO TECHNOLOGY
IN ALL FIELDS OF
SCIENCE

 APPLICATION OF NANO
TECHNOLOGY In All FIELDS OF
ELECTRONICS SCIENCE

Nanotechnology in electronics offers faster, smaller ,more

portable systems that increases the capabilities of
electronic devices and enhances the density of memory
chips.
ENERGY
Nanotechnology improves the performance of batteries
and make the production of fuels from raw materials
more efficient.
 APPLICATION OF NANO
TECHNOLOGY In All FIELDS
OF SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
Nanotechnology helps reduce industrial pollution and
nanomaterials-based censors are developed for water
treatment, environmental sensing and more cost-effective energy
sources.
AUTOMOBILES
Nanosensors helps in assessing emissions from the vehicles and
control pollutants. The coating with nanoparticles is an effective
practice to enhance the protection and scratch resistance of
automotive bodies.
 APPLICATION OF NANO
TECHNOLOGY In All FIELDS OF
SCIENCE

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

Nanotechnology can boost agricultural production and
it also serves as a diagnostic tool for disease infection.
LET'S RECALL
 INDUSTRIES

GENERAL PURPOSE
TECHNOLOGY
 TEXTILES
hydrophobicity,
an tiba cterial prope rties
conductivity,
antiwrinkle properties
antistatic behavior,
and light guidance
scattering
 COSMETICS
UV protection,
deeper skin penetration, long-
lasting effects, increased color,
finish quality,
and many more.
 Question 7

DOMESTIC
APPLIANCE
body and mech
anical pieces,
sensor and electronic devices,
filters
and coatings in various types of
home appliance products.
DIAGNOSTICS AND
THERAPEUTICS

diagnostic,
imaging, and
targeted drug delivery
applications
 ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECTS OF NANO
TECHNOLOGY

 Nanotechnology has direct beneficial

applications for medicine and the environment,
but like all technologies it may have unintended
effects that can adversely impact the
environment.
 - water treatment and
purification
-Green nanocomposites
Environmental -environmental remediation
Benefits of
Nanotechnology
 - Increased toxicological
pollution
- Production disposal
- Widespread use of
Potential Environmental
Triclosan
Risks from
Nanotechnology
 - Disease diagnosis
- Drug delivery
- Cancer treatment
- Gene therapy
Health Benefits of - Aid in visual imaging
Nanotechnology
 - Local lung inflammation
- Allergic responses or
harmful effects on genes
- Chronic inflammation
- Direct and indirect
Potential Health Risks genotoxic effects.
from Nanotechnology
Exposure to
Nanomaterials
 NANO
TECHNOLOGY IN
THE PHILIPPINES

 NANO TECHNOLOGY IN THE

PHILIPPINES
Department of Science and Technology-­Philippine Council for
Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development
(DOST-­PCASTRD) 

• Nanotechnology has been identified as one of the priority areas of

research. 

• R&D strategy of nanotechnology covering at least six industrial

sectors – the semiconductor, information technology, energy,
agriculture, medicine, and environmental protection. 

 NANO TECHNOLOGY IN THE

PHILIPPINES

Mandate to develop, integrate, and coordinate national

research.

Flagship projects include chemical sensors and

biosensors based on nanostructured solar energy
devices.

Proposed to include nanotechnology as part of all

science and engineering degrees.
 NANO TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PHILIPPINES

Funded nano projects in the area of agriculture

- Rapid and early pest and pathogen detection
- Precision agriculture
- Post-­harvest quality monitoring, nano-­sized feedstock,
nano-­sized fertilizers/nutrients, and pesticides.
- Water purification and environmental remediation
- Seedgrowth
- Low-­cost water purification system
 NANO TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PHILIPPINES

UPLB BIOTECH having its own nanobiotechnology

laboratory are among the recipients of project
funding.
There appears to be no nano specific regulation
in the Philippines.
RISKS

RISKS

Nanoparticles may damage the lungs.

Nanoparticles can get into the body through the
skin, lungs and digestive system
The human body has developed a tolerance to
most naturally occurring elements and molecules
that it has contact with.
RISKS
Genetics/Medicine/Healthcare
Malfunction in computing and
sensing element may risk the
patients.
Difficult initially to detect the
presence of nano size artifacts.
Invasion of privacy and of the
human body
Materials/Composites
Difficult to recycle and consume
more energy during recycling.
Wide-­scale introduction can
increase environmental
problems.
Containment of active or waste
products.
NANOTECHNOLOGY
AND EDUCATION

Education and training in nanotechnology require special

laboratory facilities that can be quite expensive.

Catching up with nanotechnology requires a reversal in a number

of pedagogical practices in our education systems at various
levels.
 ECONOMIC AND
POLITICAL
IMPLICATIONS OF
POTENTIAL
TECHNOLOGY

 These issues include the economic value of a new materials and

new industries created through nanotechnology.
Increased lifespans made possible through nano­based medicines
or diagnostic techniques, leading to greater numbers of active
senior citizens seeking employment and active participation in
the political process.
NANO TECHNOLOGY
AND EMPLOYMENT

high tech and highly sophisticated, deepens the trend to reducing workforces and
automating the processes of production and services Nanotechnology products that
are already on the market allow us to identify three common characteristics:
- the products have multiple functions that previously required, more than one
product (multifunctional), the products remain useful longer
products use fewer raw materials.  innovations reduce the demand for traditional
products that compete them.
Example: This can be something you have different answers to or you all agree on and had a lot to talk about.
SOCIAL, ETHICAL,
LEGAL AND
CULTURAL
IMPLICATIONS

The list of social, ethical, legal and cultural implications

includes such issues as privacy, avoiding a ‘nano--divide’,
unintended consequences, university/industry relationships and
potential conflicts of interest, research ethics, and so on.

Example: This can be something you have different answers to or you all agree on and had a lot to talk about.
ASSESSMENT
 1. It identified the Nanotechnology as one of the priority
areas of research .

2. Among the recipients of project funding by the DOST-

PCASTRD, it is the university which has its own
nanobiotechnology laboratory

3. Commonly found in antimicrobial soaps and cleaning

products, is among many consumer-­used chemicals found
in the river and drinking water sources.
 4. Give atleast one potential health risk of
nanotechnology in our health and environment.

5. Field of science where nanotechnology offers faster,

smaller, more portable systems.

6. Field of science where nanosensors help in assessing

emissions from the vehicles and control pollutants
 7. Flat Panel television or computers are the type of
this application of nano technology.

8. It is used in cosmetics, food

packaging,textile,kitchen devices and paints.
 9. Prefix used in the metric scale to represent one
billionth
10. He introduced the idea of manipulating very
small Particles
ANSWERS; 1.DOST - PCASTRD
2. UPLB BIOTECH
3. Triclosan
4.Toxicological pollution Production
disposal, Widespread use of
Triclosan,Local lung
inflammation,Allergic response

ANSWERS;
5.Electronics
6.Automobiles
7. TECHNOLOGY
8. Nano Materials
9. NANO
10. Richard Feynman

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