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Nanotechnology and its microscopic cosmos open up a slew of new opportunities for science and industry today.
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Applied Technology Review | Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Since there are so many applications of nanotechnology, a discipline with all the components of being the next industrial revolution, nanotechnology, and nanomaterials can be used in a wide range of industries
Fremont, CA: Nanotechnology and its microscopic cosmos open up a slew of new opportunities for science and industry today. This branch of technology manipulates the molecular structure of materials in order to change their inherent qualities and create new ones with revolutionary applications. This is the case with graphene, a modified carbon that is harder than steel, lighter than aluminum, and nearly transparent, as well as nanoparticles utilized in electronics, energy, healthcare, and defense.
Application of nanotechnology in the industrial sector
Energy
Solar panels with double the quantity of sunlight converted to energy are now achievable thanks to a new semiconductor created by Kyoto University. Nanotechnology also reduces costs, generates stronger and lighter wind turbines, increases fuel economy, and can save energy due to the thermal insulation of particular nanocomponents.
Environment
Some of its environmentally friendly applications include air purification using ions, wastewater purification using nanobubbles, and heavy metal nanofiltration systems. Nanocatalysts can also be used to improve the efficiency and pollution-free nature of chemical reactions.
Electronics
Carbon nanotubes are on the verge of replacing silicon as a material for microchips and gadgets that are smaller, faster, and more efficient, as well as quantum nanowires that are lighter, more conductive, and stronger. The features of graphene make it an excellent contender for flexible touchscreen development.
Biomedicine
Some nanomaterials have features that make them excellent for enhancing early diagnosis and therapy of neurological and cancer illnesses. They have the ability to target cancer cells only, causing no harm to healthy cells. Some nanoparticles have also been employed to improve pharmaceuticals like sunscreen.
Nanotechnology enables the development of stain and wrinkle-resistant smart fabrics, as well as stronger, lighter, and more durable materials for motorcycle helmets and sports equipment.
Food
Nanobiosensors could be used to detect infections in food, and nanocomposites could be utilized to improve food production by boosting mechanical and thermal resistance while reducing oxygen transfer in packed items.