Chemistry: Nanoscience

what is nanoscience

the study of nanoparticles. These are structures that are 1-100nm in size, roughly a few hundred atoms

1 nm

1x10^-9

silver nanoparticles uses

silver nanoparticles are used in fridge coating to kill microbes and in anti-bacterial products as they help to eliminate bacteria

nanoparticles in sunscreen

the nanoparticles absorb into the skin an help protect you against harmful UV rays

name of the first fullerene discovered

buckmisterfullerine C60

fullerene

a carbon allotrope consisting of hollow tubes

graphene

a carbon allotrope that consists of single layers of graphite

allotrope

different forms of the same element in the same state