WHAT IS NANO TECHNOLOGY?

 

Nano technology or nanotech in short , is the technology that involves the manipulation of matter on atomic, molecular and supramolecular scales . This includes particles of scale of 1 to 100 nanometers.

APPLICATIONS

ELECTRONICS

• Nano RAM ;It is a volatile RAM (Random Access Memory) based on carbon nanotubes deposited on a chip like substrate. It's small size permits very high density memories.
• Nano optomechanical  SRAM ( Static RAM); This shows faster read/write time as compared to a MEMS memory. Also, the processes take place without interference which further reduces time when compared to a traditional SRAM.

HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE

• Nanotech detectors for heart attack.
• Nanochips to check plaque in arteries.
• Nanocarriers for eye surgery
• Diabetic pads.
• Nano particles for delivery of  drug  to the brain.
• Nano sponges.
• Nano Flares.
• Nano sponges

ENERGY

• Solar paints or Photovoltaic paints- can replace solar panels.
• Wind power generations; Nanogenerators 
• Nano batteries- help rechargeable lithium-ion batteries last longer.

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

• Nano fertilizers.
• Packing of food- Hybrid polymers.
• Sensors food - borne pathogens.
• Nano emulsions.
• Anti microbial agents- Nano particles based on titanium oxide.

Government Initiatives; 2007 , 5 year program called Nano Mission