nanotechnology

Prepared by: Mary Ann V. Ramos

Lesson Objetives:

Define nanotechnology.

Characterize nanoscale.

Describe the various uses of nanotechnology.

Discuss concerns on the use of nanotechnology.

- refers to the science, engineering and
technology conducted at the nanoscale
- employs the study of application of
exceptionally small things
- the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic
scale to produce new structures, materials and
devices.
How small is a
nanoscale?
- a nanometer is a billionth
of a meter (10 -9 of a meter)
 Physicist Richard Professor Norio
Feynman Taniguchi

- December 29, 1959 when he discussed a method in which - 1974, he coined the term “nanotechnology” after the
scientists can direct and control individual atoms and dawn of the use of ultraprecision machining.
molecules in his talk “There’s Plenty of Room at the
Bottom” during the American Physical Society meeting at
the California State of Technology
- refers to scaled-up, reliable and cost effective
manufacturing of nanoscale materials, structures, devices
and systems
- involves research, improvement and incorporation of

processes of the construction of materials

- leads to the development of new products and improved

materials
-manufactures -trims down large
products by building pieces of materials
them up from atomic into nanoscale
and molecular scale - This needs larger
components amounts of materials
- This method can and discards excess
be time consuming raw materials
- Example: carbon - Example; chips,
nanotubes, microprocessors
quantum dots
 2. Nanotechnology 3. Nanotechnology may
seeks to develop introduce new 4.. It may be
1. Nanotechnology efficiencies and
new materials with complicated to
is not a single
specific properties. paradigms which may detect its presence
technology, it may make some natural
become pervasive. unless one has the
resources and current specialist tools of
practices uncompetetive nanotechnology.
or obsolete.
Benefits and Concerns
of Nanotechnology in
Different Areas
Areas affected by
Possible Benefits Concerns
Nanotechnology.

• Improve detection and removal • High reactivity and toxicity

Environment of contaminants • Pervasive distribution in the
environment
• Development of benign industrial
• No nano- specific EPA
processes and materials (Environmental Protection Agency)

• Ability to cross cell membranes

Health and translocate in the body
• Improve medicine • No FDA approval needed for
cosmetics or supplements

• Redistribution of wealth
Economy • Better products • Potential cost of cleanups and
• New jobs healthcare
• Accessibility to all income levels
Think about this:

a small solution
to big problems
Thank you, everyone! <3