Nanotech Flashcards

(29 cards)

1
Q

multi-disciplinary field of science, engineering, and technology

A

Nanotechnology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

• Materials that have structures or properties at the Nanoscale.

A

Nanomaterials

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

manipulating, and assembling
nanoscale structures and devices.

A

Nanofabrication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

involves building nanoscale structures atom by atom or molecule by molecule.

A

Bottom-up approach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

involves shrinking larger structures down to the Nanoscale

A

Top-down approach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Draws from various scientific disciplines including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Material Science, and Engineering

A

InterdisciplinaryNature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

involves using Nanoparticles and nanoscale materials for targeted Drug delivery, Imaging, and Diagnostics. it can revolutionize the treatment

A

Nanomedicine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

focuses on the development of smaller and more efficient electronic components

A

Nano electronics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Prefix Nano refers to 1 billionth of a meter.

A

Incredibly Small Scale

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Draw inspiration from biological systems. For instance, the Lotus Leaf self-cleaning properties

A

Inspired by naure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

• Nanotechnology is highly interdisciplinary bringing together expertise from Physics, Chemistry Material Science, Biology and Engineering.

A

Multi-Disciplinary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

breakthroughs in Drug Delivery Systems such as nanoparticles that can target cancer cells

A

Nano medicine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

used to improve manufacturing processes and create more precise and efficient tools and equipment.

A

Advanced Manufacturing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

can detect and monitor pollutants gases and biological markers with high sensitivity

A

Nanosensors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

nanoscale sensors and systems are used to monitor soil conditions, crop health

A

Precision Agriculture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

used in the cleanup of contaminated sites by break taking down pollutants

A

Environmental Remediation

17
Q

nanotechnology is used to remove pollutants and pathogens from water, making it potable

A

Water purification

18
Q

are incorporated into bulk materials to enhance their properties

A

Nanocomposites

19
Q

used in the construction of lightweight and durable materials for spacecraft and equipment, enabling long- duration space missions

A

Space Exploration

20
Q

restore and preserve historical artifacts and artworks by cleaning repairing and stabilizing delicate materials

A

ArtandCulturalHeritage

21
Q

improve the delivery of active ingredients in cosmetic products

A

Nanocarriers in Cosmetics

22
Q

nanoscale zinc oxide and titanium dioxide particles are used in sunscreens, providing transparent UV protection

A

Nanoparticles in Sunscreens

23
Q

nanoparticles and fabrics can provide improved UV protection

A

UV Protection

24
Q

has led to faster and more powerful computers as well as smaller and more efficient storage devices.

A

Faster Computers

25
• Used in the development of moreefficientandlightweight batteries as well as in the improvement of solar cells
Energy Innovations
26
. Researchers are exploring the potential for nanofactories where nanoscale machines could produce products atom by atom.
Future Innovations
27
so small that they can easily pass through cell membranes.
Smaller Than a Red Blood Cell
28
nanotechnology has led to faster and more powerful computers as well as smaller and more efficient storage devices.
Faster Computers
29
used to enhance energy storage solutions leading to more efficient batteries and super capacitors
Energy Storage: