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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Molecular medicine

Physics; Nanotechnology

Studying molecules as they relate to health and disease, and manipulating those molecules to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease.

Molecular nanogenerator

Physics; Nanotechnology

See Molecular Nanogenerator Developed That Can Target Cancer Cells and Destroy Them

Molecular nanotechnology (MNT)

Thorough, inexpensive control of the structure of matter based on molecule-bymolecule control of products and byproducts; the products and processes of molecular manufacturing, including molecular ...

Molecular recognition

Physics; Nanotechnology

A chemical term referring to processes in which molecules adhere in a highly specific way, forming a larger structure; an enabling technology for nanotechnology.

Molecular systems engineering

Physics; Nanotechnology

Design, analysis, and construction of systems of molecular parts working together to carry out a useful purpose.

Molecular wire

Physics; Nanotechnology

A molecular wire - the simplest electronic component - is a quasi-one-dimensional molecule that can transport charge carriers (electrons or holes) between its ends.