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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Knowbots

Physics; Nanotechnology

Knowledge robots, first developed Vinton G. Cref and Robert E. Kahn for National Research Initiatives. Knowbots are programmed by users to scan networks for various kinds of related information, ...

Langmuir-blodgett

Physics; Nanotechnology

The name of a nanofabrication technique used to create ultrathin films (monolayers and isolated molecular layers), the end result of which is called a "Langmuir-Blodgett film." More and more.

SurroMed's Nanobarcodeâ„¢ technology uses cylindrically-shaped colloidal metal nanoparticles, in which the metal composition can be alternated along the length and the size of each metal segment can ...

Nanobiotechnology

Physics; Nanotechnology

Applying the tools and processes of MNT to build devices for studying biosystems, in order to learn from biology how to create better nanoscale devices. Should hasten the creation of useful micro ...

Nanobubbles

Physics; Nanotechnology

Tiny air bubbles on colloid surfaces. Thought to reduce drag, such as would be of benefit to swimmers wearing a suit coverd in them.

Nanochips

Physics; Nanotechnology

We are approaching the limits of standard microchip technology; thus, the "nanochip" -- a next-smaller microchip. They are also a next-gen device for mass storage, of significantly higher density, ...

Nanochondria

Physics; Nanotechnology

Nanomachines existing inside living cells, participating in their biochemistry (like mitochondria) and/or assembling various structures. See also nanosome.