Practical Uses of Nanotechnology
The World of Nanotechnology
If we rearrange the atoms in coal we can make diamonds. If we rearrange the atoms in sand-we can make computer chips. And, if we rearrange the atoms in dirt, water and air we can make potatoes.
Nanotechnology is the ability to construct items at the atomic level to create useful materials
Products in the Market Today
Water Repellent Clothing
Khaki pants and neckties that pack extra atoms between the fabric atoms to help repel liquids on the surface.
Strong, Light Tennis Racquets
Wilson's nCode tennis racquets pack extra nanotubes between the carbon atoms to make the racquets stronger, but just as light.
Mold Resistant Storage Containers
Food storage containers are infused with nano-size silver particles that make it resistant to mold, fungus and bacteria.
Help Heal Wounds
Bandages embedded with silver nanoparticles to aide healing.
Practical Applications of Nanotechnology
Block Cell Phone Communications
Nanotube paint that blocks cell phone communications (for use in movie theaters, churches, concert halls, etc.) and could be available soon.
Using Carbon Nanotubes to Kill Cancer Cells
Creating nanobombs that kill malignant cancer cells when exposed to infrared light without destroying the cells and the blood vessels that feed them. They can also find and attach to specific cancer cells.
Using Carbon Nanotubes to Produce Flexible Electronics
High-performance, thin film transistors (TFTs) to produce flexible electronics for displays, electronic circuits, sensors and memory chips.
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