NanotechnologyThe Next Very Big (Small) Thing

ByAayush, Mayank & Khushal

Agenda Introduction To Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology In Today's Life

Advantages Of Nanotechnology

Disadvantages Of Nanotechnology

Future Of Nanotechnology

What IsNanotechnology

“Nanotechnology is the art and science ofmanipulating matter at the nanoscale”

What is Nanotechnology?

How Small Is Nanoscale

A nanometer is…– one billionth of a meter

How Small Is Nanoscale?

Human Hair: Approx. 1x105 nmDNA Sample: Approx. 2 nm

How Small Is Nanoscale?

Who Cares About

Nanotechnology

Should I...?

We All Should Care!– Because it can bring revolution in the current

industrialization and manufacturing processes.

Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

Applications OfNanotechnology

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

Applications Of Nanotechnology

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)

Advantages

Disadvantages

– Loss of jobs (in manufacturing, farming, etc)

– Carbon Nanotubes could cause infection of lungs

– Atomic weapons could be more accessible and destructive

Disadvantages

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.”

Future Of Nanotechnology

Thank You!