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The Nano World

This document discusses nanotechnology and nanomaterials. It begins by defining a nanometer and describing the microscopes used to view nanomaterials, including electron microscopes, atomic force microscopes, and scanning tunneling microscopes. It then discusses nanomanufacturing approaches like bottom-up and top-down fabrication as well as specific nanomanufacturing techniques. The document also covers self-assembly and distinct features of nanoscale materials. Finally, it discusses some potential benefits of nanotechnology in areas like environment and health but also notes concerns regarding toxicity, distribution in the environment, and lack of regulation.

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The Nano World

This document discusses nanotechnology and nanomaterials. It begins by defining a nanometer and describing the microscopes used to view nanomaterials, including electron microscopes, atomic force microscopes, and scanning tunneling microscopes. It then discusses nanomanufacturing approaches like bottom-up and top-down fabrication as well as specific nanomanufacturing techniques. The document also covers self-assembly and distinct features of nanoscale materials. Finally, it discusses some potential benefits of nanotechnology in areas like environment and health but also notes concerns regarding toxicity, distribution in the environment, and lack of regulation.

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UNIT 4: THE

NANO WORLD

Prepared by: Ms. Alona Baja


Instructor
How to View Nanomaterials
A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, or of a meter
Scientists use special types of microscopes to
view minute nanomaterials:
- Electron microscope. Utilizes a particle beam
of electrons to light up a specimen and
develop a well-magnified image.
- Atomic force microscope. It makes use of
a mechanical probe that gathers
information from the surface of a
material.
- Scanning tunneling microscope. It
enables scientists to view and manipulate
nanoscale particles, atoms, and small
molecules.
NANOMANUFACTURING
- It refers to scaled-up, reliable, and cost-effective
manufacturing of nanoscale materials, structures,
devices, and systems; nanomanufacturing leads to
the development of new products and improved
materials.
 There are two fundamental approaches
to nanomanufacturing:
1. Bottom-up fabrication. It
manufactures products by building
them up from atomic- and
molecular-scale components.
2. Top-down fabrication. It trims
down large pieces of materials into
nanoscale.
• Nanoimprint lithography. Generating nanoscale
attributes by "stamping" or "printing" them onto a
surface.
• Molecular beam epitaxy. Depositing extremely controlled
thin films.
• Roll-to-roll processing. Constructing nanoscale devices on
a roll of ultrathin plastic or metal.
• Atomic layer epitaxy. Laying down one-atom-thick layers
on a surface.
There are new approaches to the assembly of
nanomaterials:

• Dip pen lithography. The tip of an atomic force microscope is


"dipped" into a chemical fluid and then utilized to "write" on a
surface.
• Self-assembly. A set of components joins together to mold an
organized structure in the absence of an outside direction.
• Chemical vapor deposition. Chemicals act in response to form
very pure, high-performance films.
Distinct Features of Nanoscale
Nanotechnology involves operating at a very
small dimension and it allows scientists to make
use of the exceptional optical, chemical,
physical, mechanical, and biological qualities of
materials of that small scale
1. Scale at which much biology occurs
2. Scale at which quantum effects dominate
properties of materials
3. Nanoscale materials have far larger surface areas
than similar masses of larger-scale materials
Benefits and Concerns of
Using Nanotechnology
• Nanotechnology is not a single technology; it may
become pervasive.
• Nanotechnology seeks to develop new materials with
specific properties.
• Nanotechnology may introduce new efficiencies and
paradigms which may make some natural resources
and current practices uncompetitive or obsolete.
• It may be complicated to detect its presence unless
one has the specialist tools of nanotechnology.
Example of Areas
Affected by Possible Benefits Concerns
Nanotechnology
• Improved detection and removal of • High reactivity and toxicity
contaminants • Pervasive distribution in the
environment
• Development of benign industrial
Environment processes and material • No nano-specific EPA regulation

• Ability to cross cell membranes and


translocate in the body
• Improved Medicine
Health • No FDA approval needed for cosmetics
or supplements
• Better products  Redistribution of Wealth
 Potential cost of clean-ups and
Economy • New jobs healthcare
 Accessibility to all income levels
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