What is meant by the term nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is the term given to those areas of science and engineering where phenomena that take place at dimensions in the nanometre scale are utilised in the design, characterisation, production and application of materials, structures, devices and systems.
What are the advantages of nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology offers the potential for new and faster kinds of computers, more efficient power sources and life-saving medical treatments. Potential disadvantages include economic disruption and possible threats to security, privacy, health and the environment.
Is there a future for Nanotechnology in medicine?
Though most biological processes happen at the nano level, it wasn’t until recently that new technological advancements helped in opening up the possibility of nanomedicine to healthcare researchers and professionals. Today’s infographic, which comes to us from Best Health Degrees, highlights some of the most promising research in nanomedicine.
How is nanotechnology impacting the real world?
While many people will be most familiar with nanotech as the technology powering Iron Man’s suit, real world breakthroughs at the nanoscale will soon be saving lives in healthcare. Here are a few ways nanotechnology is shaping the future of medical treatment:
What are some examples of nanotechnology in medicine?
For example, MIT researchers designed an ingestible sensor pill that can be wirelessly controlled. The pill would be a “closed-loop monitoring and treatment” solution, adjusting the dosage of a particular drug based on data gathered within the body (e.g. gastrointestinal system).
How big is the scale of a nanometre?
Nanotechnology is the design, production and application of structures, devices and systems on the scale of nanometres. A nanometre (nm) is one billionth of a metre. The physical and chemical properties of matter change when they’re ultra small.