Nanotechnology
                     NANOTECHNOLOGY
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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www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org
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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www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org
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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www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org
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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www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org
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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www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org