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International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJASEAT)-IJASEAT |
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Issue |
Volume-4,Issue-2, Spl. Iss-2 ( May, 2016 ) | |||||||||
Paper Title |
Nanotechnology | |||||||||
Author Name |
Urmila Bansal | |||||||||
Affilition |
Department of Applied Chemistry, LTCOE, Mumbai University, India | |||||||||
Pages |
84-87 | |||||||||
Abstract |
The science behind nanotechnology is understanding the control of matter at nano-scale. Nano, prefix denoting a factor of 10-9 i.e. material possessing grain sizes in the order of one billionth of a meter. Word nano has its origin in Greek meaning dwarf. When characteristic length scale of microstructure is in the range of 1-100nm. exhibit unique properties and provides opportunity to use nano-materials in novel applications and devices. Nanotechnology is the design, characterization production and application of structures, devices and the system based upon individual or multiple integrated nano-scale components. Nanomaterials have been used over a millennium, example nanoscale gold was used in stained glass in medieval Europe and nano-tubes were found in the blades of swords made in Damuscus. Nano-materials contain nanoscale structures internally or on their surfaces. These can include engineered nano objects, such as nanoparticles, nanotubes and nanoplates. Volcanic ash, sea-spray, smoke from fire and exhaust of vehicles are naturally occurring nanoparticles. Nanotechnology is used in many commercial products and holds great potential in future Keywords— Nanoscale, Nanoparticles and Nanomaterial. | |||||||||
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