Top Research Papers on Nanotechnology

Bereits heute erzeugt die Nanotechnologie einen betrachtlichen Mehrwert bei der Optimierung von Oberflachen in Bezug auf tribologische, katalytische und optische Eigenschaften. Im Bereich der Werkstoffe stehen Nanokomposite erst am Anfang ihrer Moglichkeiten, Konstruktionswerkstoffe mit hoherer Stabilitat bei geringerem Gewicht herzustellen. Elektronik und Sensorik tragen bereits heute den Grosteil der Innovationen im Automobil. Die zukunftigen Moglichkeiten einer Nanoelektronik werden zu weiteren Verbesserungen im Bereich Verbrauch und Sicherheit fuhren.

Zu den Zielen der Nanotechnologie gehoert die Entwicklung, Produktion und Anwendung von Materialien und Werkstoffen mit voellig neuartigen Leistungsspektren. Fuer die Baupraxis und die Materialforschung lassen sich ueber den Einsatz der Nanotechnologie Ziele wie die Optimierung von Baustoffeigenschaften, Vermeidung von Schaeden und neue Funktionalitaeten definieren. Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt einen Ueberblick ueber moegliche Anwendungsbereiche der Nanotechnologie im Bausektor, wie zum Beispiel zementgebundene Baustoffe, Aussen- und Dachfassaden, Fenster und Verglasungen, Brandschutz, Innenei...

Bereits heute erzeugt die Nanotechnologie einen beträchtlichen Mehrwert bei der Optimierung von Oberflächen in Bezug auf tribologische, katalytische und optische Eigenschaften. Im Bereich der Werkstoffe stehen Nanokomposite erst am Anfang ihrer Möglichkeiten, Konstruktionswerkstoffe mit höherer Stabilität bei geringerem Gewicht herzustellen. Elektronik und Sensorik tragen bereits heute den Großteil der Innovationen im Automobil. Die zukünftigen Möglichkeiten einer Nanoelektronik werden zu weiteren Verbesserungen im Bereich Verbrauch und Sicherheit führen.

Durch vielversprechende Produkt‐ und Verfahrensinnovationen hat die Nanotechnologie in zunehmendem Maße sowohl das Interesse der Wissenschaft als auch das kommerzieller Nutzer geweckt. Diese Technologie mit ihren Möglichkeiten, im Maßstabsbereich unter 100 nm völlig neue funktionale Strukturen zu schaffen, hat in den letzten Jahren einen extremen Entwicklungsschub erfahren. Die große Bandbreite dieser neuen Eigenschaften erlaubt den Einsatz in einer Vielzahl neuer und verbesserter Applikationen und unterstreicht damit, dass die Nanotechnologie eine Schlüsseltechnologie des 21. Jahrhunderts ist...

Buku ini berisi pemahaman tentang revolusi energi dengan nanoteknologi, bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan, menumbuhkan, dan membiasakan diri dalam dunia teknologi sejak dini bagi siswa, serta mampu menjadi masyarakat yang melek teknologi (technology literacy) terutama di bidang nanoteknologi. Buku ini terdiri atas tujuh bagian yaitu 1) tahukah kamu apa itu energi ?, 2) sumber-sumber energi, 3) tantangan energi masa depan dunia, 4) konversi dan produksi energi, 5) penyimpanan energi, 6) aplikasi nanoteknologi dibidang energi, serta 7) super heronanoteknologi dibidang energi. Dengan cakupan indik...

Bu kitabin basim, yayim ve satis haklari Pamukkale Universitesi’ne aittir. Butun haklari saklidir. Kitabin tumu ya da bolumu / bolumleri Pamukkale Universitesi’nin yazili izni olmadan elektronik, optik, mekanik ya da diger yollarla basilamaz, cogaltilamaz ve dagitilamaz.

In this paper, biomedical applications of two different types of nanoparticles metal oxide nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes are discussed.

If a person is diagnosed with cancer, doctors recommend surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, as well as traditional and innovative treatments such as radiotherapy.

The most exciting concept in nanomedical research may be the design and development of multifunctional nanoparticle (NP) complexes that can simultaneously deliver diagnostic and therapeutic agents to targeted sites.

An overview and introduction to the field of carbohydrate nanotechnology, and especially its applications to its biological systems, and a unique resource for researchers to learn about the techniques used to characterize the physical and biological properties of carbohydrate-modified nanostructures.

Nanotechnology deals with the study of smaller structures with a size range between 0.1 to 100 nm and applies the methods and principles of Nano science and nano medicine to pharmacy to develop new drug delivery systems which can overcome the drawbacks of conventional drug delivery system.

The idea of synthesis of materials via direct manipulation of atoms, which was called Nanotechnology by Norio Taniguchi in 1974, dates back to renowned physicist Richard Feynman’s famous talk in 1959; “There is Plenty of Room at the Bottom”. Nanotechnology or Nanotech refers to manipulation of materials on the atomic and molecular level with at least one dimension in the scale of 1 to 100 nanometers. This means that quantum mechanical effects are more important than classical, average, effects. Nanotechnology has variety of potential applications including military, industrial, engineering, me...

Nanomaterials have been the object of numerous public and private initiatives aiming to manage their risks and maximise their benefits. Proponents of nanotechnology programmes argue that their potential negative impacts need to be dealt with appropriately, and wish to integrate these concerns early in the industrial development of these substances. Science policy programmes do not provide a clear definition of the term “nanomaterials”. Defining nanomaterials, however, has become a central concern. It is called for by manufacturers who wish to sell the “nano” quality of their products as well a...

Nanotechnology is a hot topic in most science and technology libraries. The literature of nanotechnology is widely scattered across traditional disciplines. This paper provides an introduction for the non-expert to key terminology, reference works and indexes to the literature of nanotechnology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A multidisciplinary field that strives to comprehend the interactions of cellular components, molecular components and engineered materials at the nanoscale, wherein unique phenomena enable novel applications.

The present review provides an overview of the recent advances of nanotechnology in the aspects of imaging and drug delivery.

Even if nanotechnology is no more than a small mutation in the industrial ecosystem, it is recognized that production of “nanostuff” itself requires energy and possibly toxic chemicals. . . . [And] if there are concerns over the impacts of nanomaterials in the environment, then this provides an incentive for one of the main goals of industrial ecology: “closed loop” use of materials. human production– consumption systems with natural systems. It supports the design and governance of these systems to form an integrated industrial ecosystem that has “ecological integrity and provides humans with...

This paper outlines cement and concrete properties that challenge engineers and discusses the benefits that could be derived from changes in the smallest structure of cementitious and other concrete materials. Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. Roman concrete structures still exist today. Even with concrete's versatility and durability, certain properties continue to pose challenges. The ability to modify essential molecular building blocks provides the potential to make great strides in reducing or eliminating numerous mechanisms that can compromise the life of c...

With the advances in the field of nanotechnology, manufacture of nanorobot is expected to be created in the next 10 years and this automatic molecular machine can swim in human blood, can view full cellular details, can monitor levels of different compounds, and can store that information.

Die bereits jetzt auf dem Markt befindlichen und derzeit in der Forschung untersuchten nanotechnologischen Komponenten fuer das Automobil schaffen signifikante Verbesserungen fuer Komfort, Sicherheit sowie fuer die Ressourcenschonung. Beispiele werden aufgezeigt. Durch die Einfuehrung von Nanokompositen und durch die Nanostrukturierung verschiedener Materialien werden Verbesserungen der Brennstoffzellentechnologie und der Kraftstoffeinspritzung bei den Antriebskomponenten erreicht. Durch verbesserte Nanokomposit-Werkstoffe mit groesserer Haerte und Steifigkeit bei gleichzeitig geringerem Gewic...

The chapter summarizes the present and future applications of nanotechnology for human welfare but needs further study in catalysis, optical devices, sensor technology, cancer treatment, and drug delivery systems.

An online questionnaire to identify nanotechnology awareness in the Slovak Republic and the potential use of nanotechnology in many directions, primarily in neuromarketing is focused on.

the development of standards is taking place concurrently with research and commercialization activities rather than at a later stage in product development as in more established fields

This paper describes the structure and development of a multidisciplinary, cross-campus educational program at our institution that integrates nanotechnology to the undergraduate curricula of all majors in science and engineering. With nanoscience and nanotechnology crossing the limits of research labs and finding more and more commercial applications [1], it is in our best interest as a society to engage the young generations with nanotechnology and to provide them with a strong nano-focused background that allows them to become active participants in a field that will shape many aspects of o...

The purpose of this paper is to create a procedure for classifying and organizing nanotechnology. In addition to presenting the importance of diagrams, tables and scientific, engineering, analytical diagrams for technical consultation in nanotechnology. Considering a question such as: what is the percentage of nanotechnology in your product, service or process? Consider answering this question by consulting a standardized set of diagrams, at the level of Mollier's diagram thermodynamics. A set of diagrams have already been considered and contemplate various results of analytical tests, and cha...

After years of trying—and failing—to outdo conventional computer technology, DNA computers should play to their strength: processing information inside organisms or other wet environments where conventional computer chips can’t go.

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The success of ergonomics in the future will be determined by how well the field handles the difficulties posed by new fields that call for scientific study and how successfully the findings are applied in real-world settings. The field of nanotechnology has advanced more quickly than our understanding of the potential consequences of such advancements. As a result, many of the same questions that surround any new technology are also raised by nanotechnology, such as toxicity and the effects of nanomaterials on the environment. Employees in businesses connected to nanotechnology may be exposed...

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Major parts of this book are recommended as introductory reading for young graduates entering multidisciplinary science and the authors should be discriminating in the use of the term biocompatibility of a material.

Major parts of this book are recommended as introductory reading for young graduates entering multidisciplinary science and the authors should be discriminating in the use of the term biocompatibility of a material.

This book is about what happens when the helix axis is branched and how to use it to make new and interesting molecules and materials on the nanometer scale.

Abstrak: Penggunaan serat alam untuk komposit, disamping banyak keuntungan, dalam beberapa hal masih ada tantangan yang perlu diselesaikan. Serat alam mempunyai sifat hydrophilic, jika dikombinasikan dengan matrik polimer yang mempunyai sifat hydrophobic akan mengurangi kekuatan komposit yang dihasilkan. Untuk mengatasi hambatan di atas maka bisa dilakukan dengan penambahan coupling agent pada matrik dan memperbaiki metode proses yang diterapkan. Nanoteknologi didefinisikan sebagai ilmu dan teknik yang mencakup desain, sintesis dan karakterisasi serta aplikasi bahan yang setidaknya terorganisi...

Because of their tiny size, they can get deep into the lungs and, once in the bloodstream, may be able to cross the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain by translocation along the olfactory nerve.

Nanomaterials are attracting an interest of many researches. All this attention is due the unique physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials differing significantly from the bulk materials mainly due to their size in range of nanometers. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is a powerful, well-established analytical technique that provides numerous valuable benefits over other separation methods including high-performance liquid chromatogra- phy. The connection between CE and nanotechnology can be approached by two strate-gies: (i) CE analysis of nanomaterials and (ii) nanomaterials for CE im...

Food nanotechnology is a combined discipline of food science and nanotechnology. It provides many applications almost in all areas of food technology. This article reviews the main focus in food nanotechnology research of food safety in various forms in which nano-biosensors and antimicrobials nano-agents are the works of interest. These tools are helpful in providing food security and together with nano-coating materials. It makes the base of smart packaging. It is now being estimated from the review that these nanoagents have great contribution in food safety but the health hazard risks due ...

A guide to nanotechnology resources Here are some good places to start If you want to keep up with nanotechnology in the news (academia, industry, government).

The potential positive and negative effects of nanotechnologybased materials and devices on the environment are discussed in this article. It was found that nanotechnology delivers benefits in the areas of environmental sensing and detection, remediation and treatment and energy conservation. Novel nano-engineered technologies provide more sensitive and reliable air and water monitoring solutions with real time response capabilities. Nanotech nology designs cost-efficient, simple-to-use, and more effective treatment and remediation tools of benefit for the long-term sustainability of air, wate...

This book discusses the evolution of Food Technology, Novel Foods, and the Psychology of Novel Food 'Acceptance' and the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnologies in the food sector.

This paper is an attempt to give an overview about the nanomaterials and nanotechnology and its applications in the field of Prosthodontics.

The sustainability of our present civilization and, ultimately, of human life itself is challenged on many fronts. The most prominent of the challenges are climate change, extreme food and water shortages, rising chronic diseases, and rampant obesity. They are all of great significance in terms of death and morbidity, and at the same time seemingly intractable. This paper looks at the technical dimension of overcoming these challenges, contrasting the apparent impotence of conventional technologies with the potential of nanotechnology. Particular attention is paid to the scalability of any pro...

An insight of some of the growing number of nano-applications being researched and commercialized in nutraceuticals provides an insight of the potential negative effects of nanotechnologybased delivery systems on human health need to be considered.

Nanotechnology applications in technique, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry and life science allows to change ours conception about possibilities of chemical technology. One of significant applications of nanotechnology is electrochemistry. In electrochemistry, applications of nanotechnology can be endless: from sensors for monitoring of traces (analytical signal /current/ –at level 10-12 -10-7 A) to power sources such as accumulators and fuel cells (current range from 10-7 up to 102-103 A). In general, dynamic electrical current range is of 14 orders. It should be underlined that ...

Two criteria are proposed for characterizing the diverse and not yet perspicuous relations between nanotechnology and nature, and one endorses a distinction between natural and artificial objects in nanotechnology; the other allows for a discussion of the potential nanotechnological modification of nature.

Nanotechnology is a generic platform with potential applications in many sectors. It promises to be a motor of economic growth with inclusive development through innovation related to materials, foods, medicines, and so on. This book identifies the nature and magnitude of the nanotechnology divide between high-income countries and the rest of the world. It also studies the determinants of the evolution and functioning of state policy and technology clusters in developed regions like the USA and the EU in order to identify the strategies that can or cannot be replicated elsewhere. Tracing the t...

The projected impact of nanotechnology has been touted as a second industrial revolution - not the third, fourth, or fifth- because despite similar predictions for technologies such as computers and robotics, nothing has yet eclipsed the first. Society is undergoing a revolution that will transform the ways in which materials and products are created. How will this revolution develop? The opportunities that will open in the future will depend significantly upon the ways in which a number of challenges are met. As we design systems on a nanoscale, we develop the capability to redesign the struc...

The discussion included new findings in the area of inhalation toxicology as well as aquatic toxicology, and opportunities for engineering new forms of particles for toxicology studies were presented.

In this issue researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Northeastern University describe a nanoscale sensing device that not only detects oxygen, water vapour and H2S—at levels of H1S as low as 100 ppm—but powers itself at the same time.

Nanotechnology for meniscal repair is still in its infancy, but the initial data appear promising, and aligned nanofibrous scaffolds formed by electrospinning failed to achieve mechanical equivalence with fibrochondrocyte controls.

Nanotechnology, in particular nanophotonics, is proving essential to achieving green outcomes of sustainability and renewable energy at the scales needed. Coatings, composites and polymeric structures used in windows, roof and wall coatings, energy storage, insulation and other components in energy efficient buildings will increasingly involve nanostructure, as will solar cells. Nanostructures have the potential to revolutionize thermoelectric power and may one day provide efficient refrigerant free cooling. Nanomaterials enable optimization of optical, opto-electrical and thermal responses to...