Sunday, December 2, 2007

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.

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