Introduction to Nanotechnology

Alberto Quionez, Ph.D.

Professor Electronics and Advanced Technologies Austin Community College
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Objective
The purpose of this module is to introduce the emerging nanotechnology field to novices of nanotechnology.

Topics
Nanotechnology Terms and Definitions History of Nanotechnology Current and Future Trends, Research and Applications

Preface
Is nanotechnology the gateway to the future for human beings on Earth?

Figure 1.1: Where does your imagination take you?

Emergence

Figure 1.2: A nanocar made from a single molecule.

its arsenal includes nanotechnological transjectorsIt can control other machines.

Figure 1.3: Arnold Schwarzeneggers character mentions nanotechnology in The Terminator 3 movie. 5

Nanotechnology Language
Yow!

Nanobio Nanodots Nanowires Nanoelectronics Nanobots Nanomaterials Nanochondria

Figure 1.4: Searching for nanotechnology.

Definition
Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications.
Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale. National Nanotechnology Initiative, 2007

Scale of ThingsNanometers

Figure 1.5: National Nanotechnology Initiative.

Internships

Figure 1.6: Sematech nanoscholar interns of Texas.

Brief History
The concepts of nanotechnology are not new to nature or to mankind. An early example of a manmade nanoprocess is stained glass.

Figure 1.7: Stained glass windows.

Figure 1.8: Picture of gold nano particles.

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Birth of Nanotechnology Professor Taniguchi of Tokyo Science University used the word nanotechnology to describe the science and technology of processing or building parts with nanometric tolerances. A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter. Figure 1.9:

Tokyo Science University.

Figure 1.10: Equivalent Units

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Dr. Richard P. Feynman Why cannot we write the entire 24 volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica on the head of a pin? Dr. Richard Feynman, one of Americas most notable physicists, 1918-1988.

Figure 1.11: Richard Feynman.

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Brief History Continued,

Dr. Feynman, Continued The problems of chemistry and biology can be greatly helped if our ability to see what we are doing, and to do things on an atomic level, is ultimately developed a development which I think cannot be avoided.

Surely Youre Joking Mr. Feynman!

Adventures of a Curious Character

By Richard Feynman
Figure 1.12: Collection of reminiscences by Nobel Prize-winning physicist.

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Atomic Scale A computer image of the nano ice double helix. In the nano ice image, oxygen atoms are blue in the inner helix, purple in the outer helix. Hydrogen atoms are white.

Figure 1.13: A nanotechnology self-assembly process.

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More History
Eric Drexler Coined the term Grey Goothe potential problem of self-replicating and autonomous artificial intelligence machines.

Engines of Creation The Coming Era of Nanotechnology By K. Eric Drexler

Figure 1.14: Drexlers book.

Figure 1.15: DNA damage.

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Eric Drexler, Continued Cell Repair Machines By working along molecule by molecule and structure by structure, repair machines will be able to repair whole cells. By working along cell by cell and tissue by tissue, theywill be able to repair whole organsthey will restore health. - Drexler, 1986

Figure 1.16: Stylized example of targeted cell repair.

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Metrology Measurement of equipment is the cornerstone of nanotechnology.

Figure 1.17: Scanning probe microscope systems from nanoscience instruments.

Figure 1.18: Scanning tunneling microscope image.

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Buckyballs Three gentlemenHarold Kroto from the University of Sussex, Robert Curl and Richard Smalley from Rice Universitywere awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996 for their discovery of a new composition of carbon, Carbon 60.

Figure 1.19: Carbon-60 buckyball is shaped like a soccer ball.

Figure 1.20: Example of Nobel prize diploma.

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Fullerenes Carbon 60 was named after Richard Buckminster Fuller, who went by the nickname Bucky.

Figure 1.21: A Buckyball.

Figure 1.22: Dome over biosphere in Montreal.

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Top-Down Approach Two approaches used in producing nanotechnology systems. Top-down method is used by computer chip manufacturers.

Figure 1.23: Moores Law.

Figure 1.24: Photolithography.

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Bottom-Up Approach Bottom-up approach to manufacturing is analogous to the way biological systems are made.

Figure 1.25: An example of a molecular self assembly through hydrogen bonds.

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Summary
Nanotechnology is ubiquitous and pervasive. It is an emerging field in all areas of science, engineering and technology.

Welcome to NanoWorld!

Figure 1.26: Robot image.

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References
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Lane, Neal & Kalil, Thomas (2005). The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Present at the creation. Issues in Science & Technology; Summer 2005. Vol 21, p49, 6p. Lieberman, Marya (2007). Self-assembled monolayers and multilayers of phthalocyanines. University of Notre Dame: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Retrieved 7/02/2007 from http://www.nd.edu/~mlieberm/ Mandal, Deendayal; Bolander, Mark E.; Mukhopadhyay, Debrabrata; Sarkar, Gobinda;

Mukherjee, Priyabrata (2006, January). The use of Microorganisms for the formation of metal nanoparticles and their application. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Vol. 69 Issue 5, p. 485, 8p.
Mostow, Jonathan (Director). (2003). Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines [Motion Picture]. United States: Warner Bros. Pictures.
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Murday, James F. (2005). Nanotechnology: Hype and Hope in Aerospace Applications. Advanced Materials and Processes. Vol. 163, Issue 12, P. 21, 2p. Nanotechnology at UT Austin (2007). Graduate Portfolio Program. Retrieved 6/27/2007 from http://www.cnm.utexas.edu/graduateportfolio.html Nanotechnology Now (2006, March). Nanotechnology documentary to be filmed at nanoTX'06. Retrieved 7/02/2007 from http://www.nanotechnow.com/news.cgi?story_id=14281

National Nanotechnology Initiative - NNI (2007). What is Nanotechnology? Retrieved 6/25/2007 from http://www.nano.gov/html/facts/whatIsNano.html
Rappaport, Tatiana Gabriela (2006). Semiconductors: Nanostructures and applications in spintronics and quantum computation. Vol. 809 issue 1, p.326, 17p.
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Ratner, Mark & Ratner, Daniel (2003). Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea. New Jersey: Prentice Hall PTR. Rouekes, M. L., Fritz, S., Stix, G., Whiteside, G.M., Love, J.C., Alivisatos, A.P. et al. (2002). Understanding Nanotechnology: Scientific American. New York: Warner Books. Terra, Richard P. (2000, March). National Nanotechnology Initiative in FY2001 Budget: Clinton Administration Requests $497 million for NT-Related R&D Funding. Foresight Nanotech Institute. Retrieved 4/02/2007 from http://www.foresight.org/Updates/Update40/Update40.1.html UNL News Releases (2006, December). Self-assembling nano-ice discovered at UNL; structure resembles DNA. Retrieved 6/28/2007 from http://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/unlnews/public/fmpro?-db=unlnews.fp5&format=newsrelease.shtml&-lay=unlnews&-recid=33994&-find=

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Wikipedia (2007). Moores Law. Retrieved 7/02/2007 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore%27s_law Wikipedia (2007). Nature. Retrieved 7/05/2007 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Nature Wong, H.S. Philip (2006, March). Nanoelectronics Opportunities and Challenges. International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems. Vol. 16, Issue 1, p. 83, 12p. Yamaguchi, Tomohiko; Epstein, Irving; Shimomura, Masatsugu; & Kunitake, Toyoki (2005, December). Vol. 15, Issue 4, p. N, 3 p. Zyvex: Nanotechnology Website: Theres Plenty of Room at the Bottom. Retrieved 6/27/2007 from http://www.zyvex.com/nanotech/feynman.html.

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