Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

Of or pertaining to the manipulation of matter on an atomic or molecular scale. More specifically, it is the science and technology of matter manipulation from 1 to 100 nanometers.

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Nanotube

Physics; Nanotechnology

Tubes the diameter of a nanometer, formed spontaneously by atoms such as carbon. These can be excellent conductors, or excellent potential semiconductors.

Nanoplastics

Physics; Nanotechnology

Plastic resin with solid materials added to give it extra strength.

Molecular manufacturing

Physics; Nanotechnology

Creating high quality products through production from the smallest building blocks; atoms and molecules.

Buckyball

Physics; Nanotechnology

Strong molecular structures created by nanotechnology, which resemble footballs.

Nanotechnology

Physics; Nanotechnology

Research and technology to control and manipulate matter, structures and systems on an atomic or molecular scale. It refers to research at the scale of nanometers (nm).