21st century: Century of Nanotechnology

If the 20th century is considered a revolution in information technology, the 21st century will belong to nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology is creating so many miracles that people see it as a revolution in the 21st Century.

By nanotechnology, people can "stuff" all the information of 27 English Encyclopedia books that fit in a device with only hair. It is also possible to create robots that the naked eye cannot see. And, there are countless other strange things that humans can exploit thanks to nanotechnology.

Here are some areas that are geared towards powerful nanotechnology applications.

A scientist is exhibiting samples of electronic chips based on nanotechnology

Electronics and mechanics: Computers and nano bulbs

Many laboratories are working on the generation of nanoscale computers, computers with details designed by arranging new atoms capable of storing (containing many terabytes of information), processing information believe with greater speed now many times and especially low cost.

Nanotubes can also light hair bulbs, so they are being developed to replace electric bulbs, information display boards, computer monitors, and mobile phones.

Nanotubes are also extremely sturdy, have ten times the strength of steel and especially heat resistance, which can help people produce a variety of devices for the production of cars, airplanes and spacecraft. .

The participating corporations are Hewlet Parkard, IBM, Intel, Nano-Proprietary, Natero, NVE, Samsung, Zettacore, General Motors and Ford.

Medicine: Nano robots come into the body to heal

The robot is deep into the body and kills the disease-causing cells

Nanoscience scientists are hoping to create a generation of miniature robots that can conquer every challenge of life.

First, in medicine, nano robots can be used to fight viruses and bacteria.

They can serve as a perfect surgeon, mobilized to perform capillary control and to kill disease-causing cells.

The main benefit of this type of medicine is that it can detect cell deformities and repair it. However, scientists expect people to take 25 years to deploy these applications.

American scientists are also creating micro-labs that can fit in the palm of their hands thanks to nanotechnology. These laboratories can immediately provide analytical results for all illnesses, from diabetes to HIV.

In pharmaceutical and biochemical technology, using nanotechnology, it is possible to manufacture many drugs on the basis of nanostructures to be able to focus precisely on the area where the body needs medication.

In particular, nanotechnology in the future may also allow the creation of materials that are closely related to the human body in order to replace damaged human bodies.

Companies developing this technology are BioPhan, General Electrics, Johnson & Johnson, LabNow, Nanokinetics, NASA and Quantum Dot.

Energy: Nano batteries - clean and cheap energy

Research nano technology in the laboratory

Thanks to nanotechnology, new batteries capable of artificial photosynthesis will help people produce clean energy.

With nanotechnology, people can also make devices that are less energy-efficient by using smaller, lighter materials.

Furthermore, the nanofilm (with very low production costs) promises to be able to absorb more solar energy than current photovoltaic. This could start a revolution in solar energy use.

Currently, companies are focusing on research in this field as Carbon Nanotechnologies, mPhase Technologies, NanoSolar, Nanosys and UltraDots.

Environment: Nano membrane filters waste water

Nanotechnology embraces life . Logo of the international conference on nanotechnology in Singapore in September 2005

In order to solve environmental problems, one can create the smallest filter molecules of pollutants.

This nanotechnology is now being applied quite commonly in France to filter waste water.

The applications that are closer to everyday life are now some companies have begun to produce nanoparticles for use in paint, sunshades and carbon tubes for electronic industry.

These carbon tubes can be used in many popular items like transistors, cell phones, cars and cosmetics.

Due to the promising applications of nanotechnology, developed countries are increasingly investing in this area.In the photo: A scientist is working at a nanotechnology laboratory

Defense: Army nano

Defense is also a field that is paying close attention to nanotechnology research.

The US military is now particularly interested in this technology.

Because micro-technical devices can become more dangerous weapons than atomic bombs. With an invisible army and cloning, microscopic robots can kill enemies in a flash.

. Currently, nanotechnology is a challenge for scientific development strategy in many countries, especially countries with developed science such as the US, Germany, France and Japan.

Entering the 21st century, developed countries have increased their budget considerably for nanotechnology development.

With the progress of scientific development as today, nano will probably become a reality in the near future.

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