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THE NANO

WORLD
A report by: Abesamis, Morales & Villanueva
What is

NANOTECHNOLOGY?
Nanotechnology is the engineering and
manipulation of matter at the nanoscale. This
scale refers to anything with one dimension
measuring between 1 and 100 nanometers (nm).

To put that in perspective, a human hair is roughly


80,000 nm wide! At this tiny size, materials exhibit
unique properties that differ from their bulk
counterparts.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
NANOTECHNOLOGY

SIZE

ENHANCED
PROPERTIES

INTERDISICIPLINARY
NATURE
CHARACTERISTIC OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

SIZE
Nanotechnology deals with things that are incredibly tiny. A
nanometer is equal to one-billionth meter. At the nanoscale,
materials can have different properties compared to their
larger-scale versions.

For example, Nanotechnology can help in designing


targeted drug delivery systems. Nanoparticles can be
engineered to deliver medication directly to cancer cells,
reducing side effects and improving treatment effectiveness​
CHARACTERISTIC OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

ENHANCED PROPERTIES
Nanoscale materials can be stronger, lighter, more
chemically reactive, or have better electrical conductivity.
The enhanced surface area and quantum processes that
dominate at such small sizes are responsible for these
special qualities.
CHARACTERISTIC OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

INTERDISICIPLINARY NATURE
Nanotechnology is interdisciplinary in nature, encompassing
several scientific fields such as engineering, chemistry,
biology, and physics. This multidisciplinary strategy enables
a wide range of applications in numerous industries,
including electronics, energy, and medicine.
VARIOUS USES OF
NANOTECHNOLOGY
ENERGY
MEDICINE Nanotechnology is being used
Nanoparticles can be used for to develop more efficient solar
targeted drug delivery, meaning panels, lighter wind turbine
medication goes directly to diseased components, and improved
cells, minimizing side effects. They're catalysts for fuel cells.
also being explored for early disease
detection and tissue regeneration.

DAILY LIFE
ELECTRONICS Sunscreen, stain repellents,
Nanomaterials are used in and sporting goods all
computer chips, transistors, and incorporate nanomaterials to
displays, making them smaller, enhance performance and
faster, and more efficient. functionality.
BENEFITS ON THE USES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

Manufacturing Energy

The development of strong, lightweight It improves the efficiency of energy


materials like aerogels and nanotubes created production and storage, such as making solar
possible by nanotechnology is transforming panels cheaper and more efficient.
product and process manufacturing.

Electronics Medicine
Allows for smaller, faster, and more efficient Offers advanced medical treatments, such as
electronic components, enhancing device targeted drug delivery and improved
performance diagnostic tools, leading to better health
outcomes.
CONCERNS ON THE USES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

Environmental Impact Economic Disruption

Potential creation of new toxins and Could make existing technologies and jobs
pollutants that could harm the environment. obsolete, causing economic instability.

Security Risks Health Risks


Potential for nanotechnology to be Unknown long-term health effects of
weaponized, leading to advanced, exposure to nanomaterials.
undetectable surveillance tools and new
forms of weaponry.
SOCIAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CONDUCTING
RESEARCH ON NANOTECHNOLOGY
Public Acceptance Environmental Impact
There is a need to secure public Ethical research must consider the
acceptance of nanotechnology to environmental effects of
ensure its smooth commercialization. nanomaterials. These materials could
Public opposition often arises from introduce new pollutants or toxins,
misunderstandings or concerns impacting ecosystems and human
about the potential risks associated health.
with nanotechnology.

Equitable Distribution Health and Safety


Addressing the potential for a "nano- There are potential unknown long-term
divide" is crucial. This refers to the risk that health effects from exposure to
advancements in nanotechnology might nanomaterials. Ethical guidelines must
benefit only a privileged few, widening the prioritize the health and safety of both
gap between different socio-economic researchers and the public.
groups.

ETHICAL
Privacy Issues Weaponization
SOCIAL

The miniaturization of surveillance The possibility of nanotechnology being


devices raises significant privacy used to create advanced weapons or to
concerns. Nanotechnology could lead be weaponized itself is a major ethical
to the development of undetectable concern. This includes the risk of self-
tracking and monitoring systems. replicating nanobots causing
uncontrollable damage (the "gray goo"
scenario.
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