Nanotechnology

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Incubating Nanotech for Commercial Products

Since the discovery of the buckyball 1985 and the invention of the atomic force microscope in 1986, farsighted individuals have predicted that nanotechnology will transform industry and the economy.

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Using Liquid Finishes to Create Nanofabrics

Using Liquid Finishes to Create Nanofabrics

New types of finishes create nanofabrics that offer improved performance over existing finishes. Ordinary fabrics treated with these finishes benefit from engineered nanotechnologies offer excellent stain resistance, odor control, and anti-wrinkle properties.

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Greener Aerospace <br>with Nanotechnology

Greener Aerospace with Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology may develop defect-free aluminum alloys and carbon-nanotube–reinforced polymer composites for lightweight aircraft fuselages that increase performance and passenger safety while saving significant money. The theoretical strength of a nanostructured aluminum alloy can be 100 times greater than ordinary alloys. Nanocomposites may be resistant to fracture and fatigue.

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Groups

Nanotechnology Institute

Dedicated to the advancement of nanotechnology. Welcoming engineers, scientists, finance and business professionals, government leaders, and students.

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Applied Mechanics Division (AMD)

Energy and Technology Management Group (ETMG)

Committee on Power Boilers

Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter one atom or molecule at a time to make tiny structures or tools with one or more dimensions between one and 100 nanometers (a billionth of a meter). Many “nanotech” devices are made of new materials and some self-assemble. Some use conventional (Newtonian) physics and quantum mechanics, where physical properties can change in unexpected ways. Nanotech applications include biology and medicine, electronics, mechanics, photonics, and ion transport.