Infographic: 10 Applications of Nanotechnology
Infographic: 10 Applications of Nanotechnology
Here are 10 ways nanotechnology will impact our lives.
Nanotechnology is used to revolutionize many technology and industry sectors: electronics, energy, material science, medicine, transportation, transportation, and environmental science, just to name a few. For more than 20 years of basic nanoscience research and more than fifteen years of focused R&D at the United States National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), applications of nanotechnology are starting to deliver and benefit society.
Here are some to the top applications for nanotechnology according to the NNI.
Here are some to the top applications for nanotechnology according to the NNI.
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