Brief overview of nanotechnology

Nanotechnology A Brief Overview -Identifying Opportunities and Strategies- 2 “We are placing bets on things we can do uniquely well. First, new ways to power the world. Second, molecular medicine. And third, nanotechnology.” - Jeff Immelt, CEO, General Electric 3 What is Nanotech? NanoTechnology – Art and science of manipulating atoms and molecules to create new systems, materials, and devices. Nanomeasurement – Size Nanomanipulation – Building from the bottom up. 4 Size Matters How Big is a Nano? – Nano = 1 billionth;100,000 x’s smaller than the diameter of a human hair. Examples of Nanoscale – A cubic micron of water contains about 90 billion atoms. A micron is one thousandth of a millimeter, and a thousand times larger than a nanometer. – Another way to visualize a nanometer: 1 inch = 25,400,000 nanometers 5 Applied Nanotechnology – Examples of Current Research and Applications Materials Science Powders, Coatings, Carbon Nano-Materials, C-NanoFabrics Energy Solar Power and PhotoVoltaics, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, LED White Light Medicine/Biotech Genomics, Proteomics, Lab on a Chip, C-Nanotubes,BuckyBalls Electronics MRAM, NRAM, Q-Dots, Q-Bits Devices Lithography, Dip Pen Lithography, AFM, MEMS 6 Disruptive Apps - Materials  Fiber that is stronger than spider web  Metal 100 x’s stronger than steel, 1/6 weight  Catalysts that respond more quickly and to more agents  Plastics that conduct electricity  Coatings that are nearly frictionless –(Shipping Industry)  Materials that change color and transparency on demand.  Materials that are self repairing, self cleaning, and never need repainting.  Nanoscale powders that are five times as light as plastic but provide the same radiation protection as metal. 7 Disruptive Apps - Energy  Fuel cell technology becomes cost effective within 3 years.  Batteries that store more energy and are much more efficient  Plastics and paints that will store solar power and convert to energy for $1 per watt. 8 Disruptive Apps - Computing  Silicon is hitting its size limit, Moore’s law reaches maximum in 2007  SuperChips –Combination of Silicon and Galium Arsenide create wireless chips  Plastic semiconductors manufactured by regular printing devices – cheaply produced.  Electronic Paper 9 Disruptive Apps – Bio Medicine  Cosmetics that can penetrate the skin  Cures for Aids, Cancers, Alzheimer's, Diabetes  Ability to view cells In vivo - Fast Drug Creation  Nanomaterials that can see inside vessels for plaque buildup  Technology that can re-grow bone and organs  NanoSensors for disease detection – 10x’s faster and 100,000 x’s more accurate  Nanofilters will help create impurity free drugs. 10 Key Terms You Need to Know  BuckyBalls  Carbon Nanotubes  MEMS  Quantum Dots  Molecular Self Repair/Assembly  MRAM/Spintronics  Lithography [...]... Nanotech Report – MIT Technology Review – Science – Nature  18 Must Read Books – As the Future Catches You – Juan Enriquez – Investors Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines – Glenn Fishbine – Next Big Thing Is Really Small: How Nanotechnology Will Change the Future of Your Business – Jack Uldrich, Deb Newberry – Hacking Matter – Will McCarthey Web – www.nanotechgroup.org ... to man Compressed – becomes stronger than diamond Third major form of pure carbon Heat resistance and electrical conductivity MEMS and Quantum Dots Micro Sized Motor 13 Quantum Dot Obstacles and Hurdles   Funding Requires Long-Term Investments  14 Mass Production/Throughput and Cost Constraints Intellectual Property Issues - Patent Office that is Overwhelmed and Under-Qualified The International Race . the diameter of a human hair. Examples of Nanoscale – A cubic micron of water contains about 90 billion atoms. A micron is one thousandth of a millimeter,. medicine. And third, nanotechnology. ” - Jeff Immelt, CEO, General Electric 3 What is Nanotech? NanoTechnology – Art and science of manipulating atoms