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    The Nano

    World
    What is Nano?
    Nano is a prefix used in the metric scale to represent one
    billionth or ten raised to negative nine (10-9). A nanometer
    (nm) is one billionth of a meter. Nano comes from the Greek
    word for dwarf, so in combination with technology, it becomes
    dwarf technology. Technology applies science and materials
    for human uses, and nanotechnology applies science and
    materials at the nanoscale. People refer to nanotechnology as
    “tiny tech” or “nanotech”. It represents the scaling down of
    technology to a new scale, generally agreed to be in the range
    of 1 to 100 nm.
    NANOSCIENCE
    This refers to the study of
    exceptionally small things that
    can be used across al the other
    fields of science, such as
    biology, chemistry, physics,
    material sciences, and
    engineering .
    NANOTECHNOLOGY

    This deals with science, technology, and


    engineering accompanied at the nanoscale, which
    is about 1 to 100 nanometer.
    1. BIOMATERIALS
    These nano biomaterials are being
    used in healthcare, such as imaging
    tools as bioengineering to detect
    diseases, monitoring, prevention,
    treatment of several diseases for
    instance; cancer, cardiovascular
    disorder; diabetes; inflammatory
    conditions and some infectious
    diseases.
    2. CERAMICS

    An example of these is nano ceramics paint


    coating. This is being used as a car paint coating to
    provide strong protection and shield that keeps the
    paint of the car to took shiny and band new
    3. METALS

    A good examples of these are tennis and


    badminton rackets. It increases the strength of the
    metal 200 times by rolling up the sheets of carbon
    atoms;
    The arrangement of the structure of
    materials of the nanoscale can
    change the strength. For instance, a
    pencil contains a graphite, which is
    made of carbon atoms that are
    arranged in sheets. This can easily
    slide around when writing because
    graphite sheets can easily rub off
    onto paper. Another example, the
    diamonds, carbon atoms are tightly
    packed together, making it so hard
    that they can cut steel.
    4. POLYMERS
    These have been used to
    enhance and strengthen
    computer chips, especially
    its design.
    SUNSCREEN
    These sunscreens provide
    protection from harmful UV
    rays of solar radiation. This
    have been possible through
    the use of nano-size zinc
    oxide that reflects and
    absorbs UV rays and made it
    ultraviolet resistant.
    SELF-CLEANING WINDOWS

    These self-cleaning windows break down the dirt and


    stain repellent fibers that can be washed away by rain.
    This has been possible through the use of nanomaterial
    of unique chemical of uniques chemical properties.
    Everyday Materials
    and Processes
    Many benefits of nanotechnology depend
    on the fact that it is possible to tailor the
    structures of materials at extremely
    small scales to achieve specific
    properties, thus greatly extending the
    materials science toolkit.
    Many everyday commercial products are
    currently on the market and in daily use
    that rely on nanoscale materials and
    processes:
    Clear nanoscale films on
    eyeglasses, computer and
    camera displays, windows, and
    other surfaces can make them
    water- and residue-repellent,
    antireflective, self-cleaning,
    resistant to ultraviolet or
    infrared light, anti-fog,
    antimicrobial, scratch-resistant,
    or electrically conductive.
    Nanoscale materials are
    beginning to enable washable,
    durable “smart fabrics”
    equipped with flexible
    nanoscale sensors and
    electronics with capabilities for
    health monitoring, solar energy
    capture, and energy harvesting
    through movement.
    Nanoscale materials are
    also being incorporated into
    a variety of personal care
    products to improve
    performance.
    Nano-engineered materials make
    superior household products
    such as degreasers and stain
    removers; environmental
    sensors, air purifiers, and filters;
    antibacterial cleansers; and
    specialized paints and sealing
    products, such a self-cleaning
    house paints that resist dirt and
    marks.

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