Nanotechnology

Revolutionarily Very Big (Small) Thing

ROSHAN JESUS MATHEW MSc. Physics KARUNYA UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE

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Technically nano The nano life

Nanotechnology: The Revolutionary technique

Disadvantages Of Nanotechnology Future Nanotechniques

What Is Nanotechnology

What is Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the art and science of manipulating matter at the nanoscale

How Small Is Nanoscale

How Small Is Nanoscale?

A nanometer is
one billionth of a meter

DNA Sample: Approx. 2 nm

Human Hair: Approx. 1x105 nm

Is Nanotechnology to be cared

Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

We All Should Care!
Because it can bring revolution in the current industrialization and manufacturing processes.

Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

Applications Of
Nanotechnology

Applications Of Nanotechnology
Electronics:
Nano Transistors

Nano Diodes

OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)

Applications Of Nanotechnology
Electronics(contd.)
Plasma Displays

Quantum Computers

Applications Of Nanotechnology
Energy:
Batteries

Fuel Cells

Solar Cells

Applications Of Nanotechnology
Materials:
Nano Tubes

Aerogel

Nano Particles

Applications Of Nanotechnology
Life Sciences:
Targeted Drug Delivery

Artificial Retina

Tissue Regeneration

Advantages

Advantages
Material
With NT, we can create unique materials and products which are: Stronger Lighter Durable

Precise

Advantages
Industrial
Computers can become a billion times faster and a million times smaller Automatic Pollution Cleanup

Advantages
Medical
End of Illnesses (i.e. cancer, heart disease)

Universal Immunity (i.e. aids, flu)

Body Sculpting (i.e. change your appearance)

Disadvantages

Loss of jobs (in manufacturing, farming, etc)

Carbon Nanotubes could cause infection of lungs

Atomic weapons could be more accessible and destructive

Future of

Nanotechnology

Future Of Nanotechnology

Future Of Nanotechnology
Examples of Future Use of NT
Electronic Paper

Nokia Morph

Contact Lens

Future Of Nanotechnology
National Science and Technology Council (USA) claims that: Nanotechnology is an enabling technology that will change the nature of almost every human-made object in the next century.

Conclusion
Nanotechnology with all its challenges and opportunities will become a part of our future. The researchers are optimistic for the products based upon this technology. Nanotechnology is slowly but steadily ushering in the new industrial revolution.

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