Researching + Nanotechnology

While finding suitable sources to use and cite for research, one much account for the credibility of said source. The most important method that I employ is just reading over the entire article and examining it for spelling errors. Usually if there area lot of spelling errors, the information is not completely correct, or so has been the case for me. As well, if I feel as though the document is correct, it reads and feels right, then I use it and it is usually correct information.

Things that lead you to believe that an article is legitimate is most important, checking other sources, but also checking on the original source to see if it cites other sources in order to back up what it says. Wikipedia does so, and is in fact a very good source for information, contrary to what professionals in academia may say. One must know to cross reference what he reads on Wikipedia with other trusted sources, however. Other than the potential risk that a document is incorrect on Wikipedia, the only thing one must look out for is for bias within the document, as it was written by pretty much a bunch of random people from all over the place, each with a different perspective and understanding.

Also, I officially declare my topic for our chemistry project as Nanotechnology. <3

Nanotechnology, I suppose

After trying to research how chemistry has improved products and not having much luck, I have decided to focus on nanotechnology for my topic. There is a lot of information on nanotechnology, so that makes it easier for me. It also helps that I find nanotechnology interesting as well, I suppose.

Nanotechnology is a growing business, with lots of possibilities in the future. It is estimated to be worth trillions of dollars in the near future. It is possible to do many amazing things with this technology, but there are many uncertainties surrounding it as well. Nano particles present in sunscreen have the potential to permeate the skin, which could be hazardous. On the other hand, these nano particles create a very good cover of sunscreen. Another example is how gold is chemically inactive, while gold nanoparticles are highly reactive.

Examples of things scientists can do with nanotechnology include being able to literally print batteries onto surfaces, or create incredibly small machines, which could lead to the creation of very, very small computers and other devices.

Overall, the science and politics surrounding nanotechnology is very interesting and will be an important issue in the future.

A topic

I don't know what I will write on, but I'm sure that I will think of a topic right before it's due.

Potentially:

-Chemistry in food products (Very broad...)

-Chemistry in creating new medicines

-Use of Chemistry in making every day things


::Edit:: I believe I will focus on how chemistry has played an important role in the development of products. Such as how a product was made before, and now with advanced technology and chemistry it is different / better / more effective. For example, Sun Screen has nano-molecules, which provide a better coverage of the applied surface, but as a consequence, these smaller particles have the potential to permeate the skin, which could be hazardous.

So maybe rather, I should focus on nano-technology.

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