STS QUIZ NANOTECHLOGY

• Nano means one billionth or 1 x 10-9 meters
• The term "nanotechnology" was coined by Norio Taniguchi in 1974
• Nanotechnology is the science, engineering, and technology conducted at dimensions between approximately 1 to 100 nanometers.
• Macromolecules are large molecules composed of many smaller units joined together
• 1959- Richard feynman- professor psychologist.
• 1974- the term "nano technology" coined by Norio tinguchi"
• Eric dexler- engine of creation
• Carbon nanotube- sumio Iijima
• Zyrex- first company
• Organic nanomaterials- carbon compounds.
• Nanotechnologists- employ self organization using the molecules.
• Electron microscope- direct a high voltage electron.
• Transmission electron microscope- focused electron beam.
• Environment- enormous potential for providing innovative solutions.
• Medicine- "nanomedicine"- prevent diagnose, monitor and treat disperse diseases.
• Energy- energy sector to develop new and improved energy.
• Electronics- offer faster, smaller and more portable.
• Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular or supramolecular scale.