Welcome

Nanotechnology
The Next Very Big (Small) Thing

By
Nasir Aziz(2030) & Shah Hussain(2032)
 Agenda
 Introduction To Nanotechnology

 Nanotechnology In Today's Life

 Advantages Of Nanotechnology

 Disadvantages Of Nanotechnology

 Future Of Nanotechnology
 What Is
Nanotechnology
 What is Nanotechnology?

“Nanotechnology is the art and science of

manipulating matter at the nanoscale”
How Small Is Nanoscale
 How Small Is Nanoscale?

A nanometer is…
– one billionth of a meter

DNA Sample: Approx. 2 nm Human Hair: Approx. 1x105 nm

How Small Is Nanoscale?
Should I...?
Who Cares
About
Nanotechnology
Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

We All Should Care!

– Because it can bring revolution in the current
industrialization and manufacturing processes.
 Who Cares About Nanotechnology ?

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Applications Of
Nanotechnology
 Applications Of Nanotechnology

Electronics:

– Nano Transistors

– Nano Diodes

– OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) 

 Applications Of Nanotechnology

Electronics(contd.)

– Plasma Displays

– Quantum Computers
 Applications Of Nanotechnology

Energy:

– Batteries

– Fuel Cells

– Solar Cells
 Applications Of Nanotechnology

Materials:

– Nano Tubes

– Aerogel

– Nano Particles
 Applications Of Nanotechnology

Life Sciences:

– Targeted Drug Delivery

– Artificial Retina

– Tissue Regeneration
Advantages
 Advantages

Material

With NT, we can create unique materials and products which are:

– Stronger

– Lighter

– Cheaper

– Durable

– Precise
 Advantages

Industrial

– Computers can become a billion times faster and a million

times smaller

– Automatic Pollution Cleanup

– Manufacturing at almost no cost

 Advantages

Medical

– End of Illnesses (i.e. cancer, heart disease)

– Universal Immunity (i.e. aids, flu)

– Body Sculpting
(i.e. change your appearance)
Disadvantages
 Disadvantages

– Loss of jobs (in manufacturing, farming, etc)

– Carbon Nanotubes could cause infection of lungs

– Oil & Diamonds could become worthless

– Atomic weapons could be more accessible and destructive

Future of Nanotechnology
Future Of Nanotechnology
 Future Of Nanotechnology

Examples of Future Use of NT

Electronic Paper

Nokia Morph

Contact Lens
 Future Of Nanotechnology

National Science and Technology Council

(USA) claims that:
“Nanotechnology is an enabling technology
that will change the nature of almost every
human-made object in the next century.”
 References
Morph: Nokia’s Nanotechnology Concept Phone
http://tini.us/morph

Wikipedia NT Portal
http://tini.us/nano

Image Credits
http://sxc.hu/
Thank You!
For Contact/Queries/Suggestions:
nasirjumani@gmail.com, shahhussainkn@gmail.com