Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the term applied to materials, processes, and applications designed to perform on extremely small scale. This technology has been around for awhile, the growth according to Future Timeline.net can be seen in the following graph, so we are now entering a rapid growth phase .

Nanotechnology  applications are widespread as can be seen by

 
‘Today, nanotechnology is among the fastest growing areas of science and technology, with exponential progress being made. Just some of the recent breakthroughs have included:

• The first integrated circuits using three-dimensional carbon nanotubes. These could be vital in maintaining the growth of computer power, allowing Moore's Law to continue.

• Solar panels with greater efficiency through the use of nanotechnology materials.

• Water purification bottles, with filters only 15 nanometres in width, allowing military personnel and also civilians hit by disasters to create safe drinking water (even if that water comes from a filthy source).

• Military equipment made lighter and stronger through the use of nanomaterial composites.

• Nanostructured polymers in display technologies allowing brighter images, lighter weight, less power consumption and wider viewing angles.

• Nanotechnology surfaces which are highly resistant to bacteria, dirt and scratches.

• New fabrics that are highly resistant to liquid, causing it to simply fall off without leaving any dampness or stains.

• Nanostructured catalysts used to make chemical manufacturing processes more efficient, saving energy and reducing waste products.

• Pharmaceutical products reformulated with nanosized particles to improve their absorption and make them easier to administer.

There are many other applications and the list is growing all the time.* By 2025, nanotechnology is expected to be a mature industry, with countless mainstream products.’(Nanotechnology)

 

There is no doubt that this technology will have a major impact on our everyday life in the future and that the information technology application of this technology will widespread, as can be seen from the above list items such as integrated circuits, display technologies etc.

One significant application is in integrated circuits which enable smaller and smaller computers to be built.

 

Nanotechnology  http://www.futuretimeline.net/subject/nanotechnology.htm

The Future of Nanotechnology http://nanogloss.com/nanotechnology/the-future-of-nanotechnology/#axzz2NsIiaMpW

7 Amazing Ways Nanotechnology is Changing The World http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-11/7-amazing-ways-nanotechnology-changing-world