All about Nanotechnology and Materials Science
                     ALL ABOUT 
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND 
MATERIALS SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
The field of Nanoscience and 
Nanotechnology as an area within Materials 
Science spans the discovery, fabrication, 
characterization, modeling and end-use of 
nanoscale materials.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
One of the most interesting things about 
nanotechnology is that the properties of 
materials may change when the size scale of 
their dimensions approaches nanometers.
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MATERIALS 
SCIENTIST
Materials scientists work to understand and 
control those property changes and find 
new applications for nanostructures of well-
known materials.
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DISCIPLINES OF 
MATERIAL SCIENCE
Materials Science and Engineering is at the 
heart of Nanotechnology whether it leads 
to advances in electronics and quantum 
computing, bioengineering, mechanical 
engineering, or other disciplines. 
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NANOTECHNOLOGY 
IN HEALTHCARE
• Health care is approaching a revolution 
thanks to nanotechnology. 
• Highly sophisticated tools for detecting 
and treating cancer, bandages that 
prevent infection, enhanced medical 
imaging technology and more are all in 
development and made possible 
because of nanotechnology.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY 
IN SPORTS
• Sports equipment, like baseball bats, 
tennis rackets, motorcycle helmets and 
other plastic materials, can be made 
more lightweight, stiff, durable, and 
resilient with nanotechnology.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY IN 
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
• The performance of many household 
products like stain removers, 
antibacterial cleaners, paints, sealants 
and air purifiers and filters can be 
enhanced with nanotechnology.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY IN 
FOOD PACKAGING 
• Food packaging that uses 
nanotechnology can help detect and 
prevent spoilage or contamination, 
helping food stay fresher, longer
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NANOTECHNOLOGY IN 
PERSONAL CARE
• Personal care products, like cosmetics 
and sun screens can be enhanced with 
nanotechnology.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY IN 
ENERGY INNOVATIONS
• Energy innovations, like more efficient 
solar panels, stronger, light-weight wind 
turbines, lighter car parts and improved 
fuel efficiency, are powered by 
nanotechnology.
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