Timeline
What term was coined in 1974 to define a science?
Nanotechnology
How is nanotechnology benefiting the economy?
Developing the market (and increasingthe value)
What is a consumer benefit of nanotechnology?
Device Miniaturization, Advanced Energy Production and Efficiency (etc)
What scale does nanotechnology work on?
Nanoscale
What law was created in 1965?
Moore's Law
What is something that nanotechnology could advance in national security?
Nano-Surveillance systems, advanced weapons
What is an economic risk of nanotechnology?
Decline of certain markets, economic disparities (etc.)
DAILY DOUBLE - What can nanotechnology do for the environment?
Cleaner fuel, efficient solar cells and energy storage
DAILY DOUBLE - Built in 1958 for the first time.
Integrated Circuit
What's an social concern surrounding nanotechnology?
Privacy concerns, safety of nanoparticles
What is a risk of using new technology?
Safety Issues, Unknown Long-Term Effects
Targeted drug delivery, diagnostic capabilities
What vaccine was developed in 2020 using nanotechnology??
COVID-19 Vaccine
What are environmental benefits of nanotechnology?
Cleaner water, renewable energy breakthroughs
What is one medical advantage of nanotechnology?
Vaccine Development, Diagnostic Advancement
What's an electrical or magnetic property of nanostructures?
What were some of the earliest ways we've seen nanoparticles?
Stained Glass, Scimitars, Ceramic Bowls (etc)
What is an responsibility the government has in regards to nanotechnology?
Developing safety standards.
What is a consumer benefit of nanotechnology?
Enhanced energy efficiency (longer battery life), device miniaturization
What does the high surface area to volume ratio do?
Increase reactivity & catalytic properties of nanostructures