Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES Claro

M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

For INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSION: STUDENT’s

NAME: John Mark Phillip P. Taperla
Course & Section: BSEE_1c_ee3 Score: _____/20______

ACTIVITY SHEET: NANOTECHNOLOGY

Week 10 – 11

GETTING to KNOW NANO?

Total Score: 20 points

Deadline: April 23, 2022

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this activity, the student should be able to:

 identify products of Nanotechnology that are available in the market today

 cite applications of Nanotechnology across different fields/areas;
 identify the major impacts (both positive and negative) of these Nanotechnology
applications on society

Resources:

1. PDF file on Nanotechnology (USTeP) 2.

Nanotechnology Applications
https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology/introduction/introduction_to_nanotechnology_1.php
3. Applications of Nanotechnology in Daily Life
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128135860000043

Nanotechnology deals with the production and use of materials with nanoscale dimensions in
different aspects of life. Nanoparticles, due to their nanoscale dimensions, have high surface-
tovolume ratios and thus very specific properties. Nanotechnology is a new and expanding
technology, its main applications are the development of innovative methods to fabricate new
products, to formulate new chemicals and materials, and to substitute the current generation of
equipment with improved performance equipment, resulting in a lower consumption of materials
and energy and decreased harm to the environment, as well offering environmental remediation.

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 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES Claro
M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

General Instructions:

1. This activity may be submitted either individually or by group. Please CONSULT your
respective teachers for instructions regarding this.
2. Submit at USTeP using the filename:
Course_Section_Group #_Wk 10-11-Individual/Group Activity – Products and
Application of Nanotechnology
3. Deadline of Submission: April 23, 2022

Specific Instructions:

1. Research on a NANO PRODUCT available in the market today.

2. Draw or paste a picture of your chosen product in the box provided below. (2 pts.)
3. Provide a brief description of this product below your picture using the following guide:
a. Name of product (1 pt.)
b. How was it produced using nanotechnology? Brief answer only. (5 pts.)
c. Cite ADVANTAGES or the BENEFITS derived from the use of this Nano-product in
terms of function. Use bullet list only. (5 pts.)
4. Name a field or area where this product is already applied (please refer to your Learning
Materials for the list of fields/areas/industries). (3 pts.)
5. What is/are the RISK/S or DISADVANTAGE/S associated with your chosen nano-product?
Use bullet list only. (3 pts.)
6. Please do not forget to cite your sources/links below your photo. (1 pt.)

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 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES Claro
M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(PASTE/DRAW a PICTURE of your chosen NANO PRODUCT here)

(2 pts.)

NAME of CHOSEN NANO-PRODUCT: Nano-Based Fabrics (1 pt.)

SOURCE/S: https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=5501 (1 pt.)

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 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES Claro
M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

How was it Advantages/Benefits of FIELD or AREA RISK/S or

produced using your chosen where this product DISADVANTAGE/S
nanotechnology? Nano-product is already applied associated with this Nano-
Product?
Answer in bullet
Brief answer list. Answer in bullet list (3
Answer in bullet list (3 pts.)
only. (5 pts.) pts.)
(5 pts.)
 The nanoparticles  Nano Fabrics are  Even though silver
being evenly distributed engineered so that they can be nanoparticles are non-toxic to
in polymer matrices used for drug delivery and human beings, it could be very
imparts toughness and wound healing. toxic to aquatic life.
abrasion resistance to the
fabrics.
 Nanofibers can also  Nano-engineered fabrics  The enormous use of silver
enhance the tensile are also used to screen heart nanomaterial in clothing can
strength of composite rate, body temperature, and lead to high concentrations of
fibers. breathing rhythm. silver in the sludge from
wastewater treatment plants
that could ultimately have ill
effects on aquatic animals.
A nanofiber is  These fabrics are  The textiles possess high 
produced by the able to filter toxic anti-ballistic flame-retardant
electrospinning gasses, pathogens and RF-shielding properties.
method and split (bacteria, viruses), and Such characteristics are ideal
spinning process. harmful substances for military usage.
present in the air.
 Nanofibers can also  For cotton fabrics, wrinkle 
enhance the tensile resistance can be developed
strength of composite by using the nano-engineered
fibers. cross-linking agents during
the fabric finishing process.
 Nano-fibers possess  Many companies use 
multifunctional fabrics coated with silver
properties such as good nanoparticles to develop
filtration, high surface odor-free clothing, such as
area, high permeability, stockings, socks, and
small fiber diameter, and undergarments.
thin layers.

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