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The Next Very BIG (small) Thing Contents: Introduction to Nanotechnology Applications In Today's Life Advantages & Disadvantages Future Of Nanotechnoogy

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NanotechnologyThe Next Very Big (Small) Thing

ByNasir Aziz(2030) & Shah Hussain(2032)

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Agenda Introduction To Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology In Today's Life

Advantages Of Nanotechnology

Disadvantages Of Nanotechnology

Future Of Nanotechnology

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What IsNanotechnology

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

What is Nanotechnology?

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How Small Is Nanoscale

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A nanometer is…– one billionth of a meter

How Small Is Nanoscale?

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

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How Small Is Nanoscale?

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Who Cares About

Nanotechnology

Should I...?

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

industrialization and manufacturing processes.

Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

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Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

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Applications OfNanotechnology

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Electronics:

– Nano Transistors

– Nano Diodes

– OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)

Applications Of Nanotechnology

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Electronics(contd.)

– Plasma Displays

– Quantum Computers

Applications Of Nanotechnology

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Energy:

– Batteries

– Fuel Cells

– Solar Cells

Applications Of Nanotechnology

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Materials:

– Nano Tubes

– Aerogel

– Nano Particles

Applications Of Nanotechnology

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Life Sciences:

– Targeted Drug Delivery

– Artificial Retina

– Tissue Regeneration

Applications Of Nanotechnology

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Advantages

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Material

With NT, we can create unique materials and products which are:

– Stronger

– Lighter

– Cheaper

– Durable

– Precise

Advantages

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Industrial

– Computers can become a billion times faster and a million times smaller

– Automatic Pollution Cleanup

– Manufacturing at almost no cost

Advantages

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Medical

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

– Universal Immunity (i.e. aids, flu)

– Body Sculpting (i.e. change your appearance)

Advantages

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Disadvantages

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

– Carbon Nanotubes could cause infection of lungs

– Oil & Diamonds could become worthless

– Atomic weapons could be more accessible and destructive

Disadvantages

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Future of Nanotechnology

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Future Of Nanotechnology

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Examples of Future Use of NT

Electronic Paper

Nokia Morph

Contact Lens

Future Of Nanotechnology

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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

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Morph: Nokia’s Nanotechnology Concept Phonehttp://tini.us/morph

Wikipedia NT Portalhttp://tini.us/nano

Image Creditshttp://sxc.hu/

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