3 - Nanotechnology

Flashcards on Nanotechnology, its history, applications, and impacts.

Nanotechnology

Developed with the invention of the Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) in 1981 by Gerd Binning and Heinrich Rohrer and the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) in 1982.

Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)

Invented in 1981 by Gerd Binning and Heinrich Rohrer and was key to the development of Nanotechnology

Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

Invented in 1982 and was key to the development of Nanotechnology

Richard Feynman

An American physicist, famous for his path integral formulation of quantum mechanics gave the earliest discussion about nanotech “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”

Richard Feynman

He emphasized the “ of manipulating and controlling things on a small scale”

• Nano sensor probe

• Nano sensor detects heart attacks

• Neurobridge

• Cancer detector

• Bandage

Nano devices, materials, and products: (5)

• Nano electronics

• Unmanned drone

• Space Exploration

• Nano steel company

Electronics & Engineering: (4)

• Osorb

• Nanobubble water

• Thermopower

• Nanofiltration

• Solar energy

Environment: (5)

Country

Impacts nanotechnology has on economy of a country.

Society

Impacts nanotechnology has on medical applications, health, manufacturing, infrastructure, and communication.

Environment

Impacts nanotechnology has on environmental sustainability, focusing on benefits and possible risks and the toxicology of nanomaterials.