Nanotechnology

How often do we feel comfortable lifting heavy load with little or no support?
How convenient has it been for us using sleek portable mobile devices easy to carry out with multifunctional capabilities?
If we could comfortably rearrange the atoms in Coal, we can make a Diamond
If we can rearrange the atoms in Sand, we can make a Computer chip
If we can rearrange the atoms of in a limestone, we can get Cement

There is a technology that just makes things easy for us with just some atoms of particles laid together unlike cumbersome contents accustomed to some tech.
This is a very innovative concept of smart technology.

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Manufactured products and quantities are made from atoms. The properties of these products depends on how the atoms comprising it are well arranged.
Nanotechnology derives it's name from the prefix "Nano". Which is basically one-billionth of a meter or simply put (10 exponential -9). Milli =10^-3
Micro= 10^-6
Nano= 10^-9
Pico = 10^-12
Femto = 10^-15

Nanotechnology refers to manipulating the structure of matter on a lengthened scale using small number of Nanometers, analyzed and interpreted at different time scales and it ranges from 0.1nm (Nanometer) to 100nm (Nanometer).
Nanotechnology is a specialized research and innovation area which emphasizes on designing and material construction on a scale of atoms and molecules.
In conventional and high school Physics, a micrometer screw gauge measures quantities in micro scale (10^-3). A nanometer is one billionth of a meter and it is very much lesser in size to a micro which was perhaps the smallest measuring scale unit for a physical device in High School Physics. Apparently, there is a disruption in measurement and technology.

Nanotechnology possess the potentials and capacity in energy consumption efficiency for a cleaner and safer environment. Nanotechnology can aid massive production of manufacturing goods and products with mass production of convenient products which are lightweight yet, very functional with lesser energy required for operation.

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BENEFITS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Nanotechnology holds the potentials of addressing challenges to problems that frustrates development in poor countries as it relates to health care, food security, Environmental management and climate change, and biodiversity.
Since lesser energy and materials are needed to run it as well as a low amount of labour thus, saving capital Nanotechnology is pertinent to developing countries developmental strides.

APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

• Food Security: Nanosensors offers very small and almost infinitesimal sensors in monitoring pathogens on crops and livestocks and increasing fertilizer efficiency for effective crop management system.
  Companies are developing Nanomaterials that will make a difference not only in the taste of food consumed but also in food delivery, food safety and healthy food choices.

• Nanoimprinting: Researches are ongoing in both developed and developing countries on how crops can be grown to be susceptible to hostile conditions such as; fields with high level of salt content or low levels of water. This works using genetic material and utilizes biotechnological components embedded within Nanotechnology. This if successful, will be useful in combating climate change and sea level rise.

• Medicine: Nanotechnology in Medicine is a stepping stone in achieving innovative approach to sustainable Health care. Researchers are developing customized nanoparticles that can deliver drugs directly to diseases cells in the human body system. The method is aimed at reducing damages from chemotherapy.

• Electronics: Nanotechnology makes it easy for electronically components to be produced for convenient purpose, power consumption and aids energy efficiency.
  Lithium ion batteries uses Nanoparticle based electrodes which powers plugins in electric Cars.
  Various types of detecting elements, such as carbon nanotubes, zinc oxide nanowires or palladium nanoparticles can be used in nanotechnology-based sensors

• Space Satellites: Nanotechnology is practical in Space flight advancement though the production of Nanosatellites in Space which are much lighter than conventional Space satellites. This reduces the amount of rocket fuel required, these advances could lower the cost of achieving a successful space mission.

• Environment: Nanotechnology can be used to clean up the Environment in times of pollution and Monitoring the Environment in check of vulnerabilities. Wastewater filters with minute openings could sift emissions from industrial plants, eliminating even the smallest remains before release to the Environment. Nanoparticles could be used to clean up oil spills separating oil from sand and removing rock fragments.

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ADVANTAGES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
Nanotechnology can disrupt a lot of sectors and archaic technologies beyond electronic circuits and components. Electronic products are primarily a topmost beneficiary innovative applications of Nanotechnology and it includes; Nano diodes, Nano transistors, Plasma displays and quantum computers.
Nanotechnology can also boost the energy sector efficiently and effectively using low cost energy appliances in fostering a smart and innovative solutions to energy challenges. Development of more effective energy producing and energy storage products in smaller and more efficient devices is very possible with Nanotechnology.
Fuel cells and solar cells are now been built to be very light and smaller with attractive designs to suit appliances and electrical gadgets.
Nanotubes and Aerogels are useful in manufacturing and caused a disruption in this sector from the smaller size it could be made of.

DISADVANTAGES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
Lots of advantages are attributable from Nanotechnology but no point concealing it's possible negative dimension.
Possible loss of jobs can be seen from a wider adoption of this technology.
Certain markets will lose a stake in it's holdings. For instance, the value of oil and diamonds can be lowered due to the possibility of developing alternative sources of energy that are more efficient and doesn't require the use of fossil fuels.
Atomic weapons can now be more accessible and made to be more powerful and more destructive. Nanotechnology could make this more possible.
Due to it's very small size, problems could arise from the inhalation of the components minute particles. Breathing problems could be the aftermath from inhalation of the components products of Nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology is very expensive

Think Nano....Think BIG!!!!!

REFERENCE

An Overview of Nanotechnology

Everyday Applications of Nanotechnology

Introduction to Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Applications: A varieties of Uses