2. A nanometre is a unit of length in the metric
system, which equals to one billionth of a
metre.
Technology is the making, usage, and
knowledge of tools, machine and techniques,
in order to solve a problem a specific
function.
Nanotechnology is the study of
manipulating matters on atomic scale.
4. Initiatives such as DST-Nanomission (nano-biotechnology activities)
through DBT, ICMR and CoE in Nanoelectronics by MeitY support
nanoscience, nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology and nanoelectronics
activities.
Eighteen sophisticated analytical instruments facilities (SAIFs)
established by DST across India play a major role in advanced
characterisation and synthesis of nano-materials for various
applications.
CoE in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology established by DST-
Nanomission helps research and PG students in various thrust areas.
Thematic units of excellence (TUEs) for various areas of nanoscience
and nanotechnology play a major role in product-based research to
support nanotechnology.
5.
6. Doctors inside your body
Sensors, sensors, everywhere
Self-healing structures
4. Making big data possible
Tackling climate change
7. One of the major disadvantages of nanotechnology at
present is that it is very expensive and developing it can
cost a lot of money..
Nanotechnology has put a lot of people out of jobs in the
past few decades.
Due to the development of Nano technology, atomic
weapons can now be made more accessible and can also
be made more destructive and powerful.
Another issue with nanotechnology is that since the
particles of nanotechnology are very minute, problems can
crop up from the inhalation of these particles.
8. Nanotechnology has achieved tremendous progress in the
past several decades. It is expected that nanotechnology
will change dentistry, health care, and human life more
profoundly than many developments of the past. As with
all technologies, nanotechnology carries a significant
potential for misuse and abuse on a scale and scope
never seen before.
Nanotechnology seems to be where the world is headed if
technology keeps advancing and competition practically
guarantees that advance will continue.
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