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Low Cost Infrared Detectors Now Becoming Possible Due To Butterfly Wing Nanostructure

October 2, 2018 Ray K. Leave a comment

Copying the nanostructure of butterfly wings can make today’s best thermal imagers far less expensive. Nanotechnology aims to duplicate what nature does, and this bio-inspired technology can significantly lower the cost of manufacturing vital gadgets.

GE Global Researchers view nature as inspirational in their recent work involving the development of better thermal imaging. The technique of thermal imaging significantly applies to a wide range of environments and industries. Currently, infrared detectors that are commonly in use are very expensive, but they play crucial roles.

The research by GE Global Researchers published in the journal Nature Photonics was inspired by the designs of iridescence Morpho butterfly scales. This study was about low-thermal-mass resonators. In this study, the experiment involved smearing the scales of the Morpho butterfly consisting of changing colors with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs).

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The Issue Of Ethics In The Development Of Nanotechnology

March 24, 2018 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Ethics are an important part of a scientific development that one cannot overlook. While some will look at technological capabilities and potential profits, others must consider the impact that the technology has on society and our world. This is the case in the development of nanotechnology, and concerns about ethics in Nanotechnology are increasing.

There are many positive ventures highlighted here, with social and medical benefits. Some are now concerned about what could happen if nanotech moves into other industries, and into the wrong hands.

Are these concerns justified, and should we pay more attention to who is using this tech?

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Nanotech and Robotics: Made for Each Other

January 25, 2018 Ray K. Leave a comment

Nano-technology is an essential branch of modern science and electronics. The more we learn about the potential of this technology, using different nanoparticles to form new materials and offer advances in home robots, the more usable and interesting it becomes for the everyday person and household.

Nano-technologies in home robots are used for many things like our smaller and faster computers, robotic vacuum cleaner models, smart home hubs, smaller sleeker smartphones with more features, and better photo cameras.

It is so perfectly intertwined in the modern world that users are unaware of its true reach.

It has countless military and medical applications that revolutionize surgery and warfare. Nano-technology isn’t all about high-end developments in military and medical applications. Many of the best inventions and applications are in more accessible technology.

Thin, strong layers of materials can enhance the durability of …

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The Potential For Growth In Nanoelectronics Within Modern Technology

January 8, 2018 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Nanotechnology is the way forward for many industries. The key to the improved technology is to go smaller. Smaller means less space required, less power, greater convenience and more. Therefore, nano applications are now seen more and more in different areas.

Nanotechnology is of keen interest in medical and military applications because of those benefits. In addition to these, many countries are investing in nanoelectronics.

There is a strong desire for increased development in molecular and nano electronics. These applications can improve networks and form whole new devices on a microscopic scale. There is even the chance to use this tech to improve the way that we create future nanotech.…

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Nanotech To Boost Capabilities of Agriculture Drones

December 18, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

There is a more practical, accessible, and fun side to this nanotech world. Nanotechnology is being used in the drone/UAV industry to expand capabilities and reduce costs.

According to BestDroneForTheJob, drones and UAVs are being used today to increase productivity and reduce costs in a variety of industries including mining, real estate, agriculture, and aerial surveying.

When people think of the intersection between nanotech and drones, they probably picture tiny little devices flying around like bugs on battlegrounds or running around your body – like mechanical mosquitoes injecting into your bloodstream. This thinking is mostly still sci-fi used to scare people.

In the real world, nanotech is being used far more widely in the drone industry to reduce weight, to extend flight times and to make these useful robot helpers work harder – for us.

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How DNA Origami Manipulates Proteins For Bioengineering

November 5, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Physical manipulation of microscopic structures and proteins allows scientists to alter cell biology.

For most, this small scale approach provides a vital link between natural responses in cells and medical intervention. This approach could open up new opportunities in cell biology, biotechnology, and medication.

At the heart of this is DNA origami. This recent technique in the creation of hybrid structures takes DNA and proteins to form new, more beneficial components. It is the work of Florian Praetorius and Prof. Hendrik Dietz of the Technical University of Munich and is sure to replicate elsewhere.…

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The Potential Of University of California’s New 3D Printed Nanotech Blood Vessels

October 12, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Nanotechnology is rapidly expanding into multiple industries with impressive results. One of the most interesting has to be the medical industry, with surgery and healthcare provision.

Nanotechnology allows developers to create new structures and systems on a microscopic scale to improve options for patients. One area of interest for many researchers is in tissue development.

Bio-engineered tissues help with transplants, surgical procedures, and recovery from injury. Nanotechnology reduces the scale and takes it into new territory. This is what is happening at University of California San Diego, where scientists have new nanotech 3D printed blood vessels.…

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The Growing Developments Of Nanotechnology In Consumer Products

September 10, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Nanotechnology is no longer a science bound to the world of science fiction. Radical breakthroughs in particle construction and function mean that they are real and ready for use.

Often, the focus lies in the initiatives in the world of healthcare, electronics, energy generation and even the military. There is always that consumer market that cannot be readily ignored.…

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6 Of The Best Applications Of Nanotechnology In Biology and Medicine

August 16, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Nanotechnology is a word that is more frequently in use in medicine and surgery, as developers find new ways to use these particles to their benefit.

The problem is that some people aren’t too sure what to expect from this new technology, or what it does.

The following is a list of 6 of the most interesting developments in nanotechnology. They are all areas of interest in medical care and disease prevention, all of which have significant implications for the field.

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Nanotechnology: Nanomaterials And The Purple Mattress

July 2, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

The world of science and technology is one that is continuously changing and evolving. Currently, one of the hottest buzzwords in scientific and technological is nano-manufacturing. This is a process through which nanoscale materials are made. Nanoscale, in this case, refers to a length of between 1 and 100 nanometers.

Nanomaterials are usually produced to magnify the unique characteristic of the material in question. Nanomaterials may end up having unique electrical, catalytic, mechanical, thermal or even imaging capabilities. The versatile nature of nanotechnology and nanomaterials make them quite useful in a wide range of industries from the military to medicine and even down to the industrial sectors.…

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Nano Coatings Are Revolutionizing Ordinary Cleaning Tasks

June 13, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Nanotechnology is slowly taking over the world within a diverse array of industries. These microscopic nano-particles are so broad in their material composition and purpose that the potential applications are countless.

Much of the focus lies within medical care and pharmaceutical work. However, there are also many modern developments related to cleaning products.

Nano Technology Used For Robot Cleaners

Here we will look at some of the different technological advancements in cleaning products, materials, and in robot cleaners, too within the niche of pool cleaning.

How can nano-coatings on pools reduce the need for intense cleaning? Can robotic cleaning devices take advantage of nanotech in cleaning operations? Also, is a self-cleaning pool viable?…

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Nanorobots – A New Advancement In DNA Technology

May 25, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Deoxyribonucleic acid, more commonly known as DNA is a molecule that carries genetic information in human beings as well as other living things.

This information is used to influence the growth, development, functioning and even reproduction of living things. This makes DNA one of the most interesting molecules in nature.…

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The Nanotechnology Revolution, Its Ethics And Challenges

April 13, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

The breakthroughs in nanotechnology recent years have led scientists to predict that in the next five years, it will be possible to examine body fluids and filter them for minute bioparticles.

These bioparticles will then be used to reveals signs of diseases like cancer, even before they manifest any symptoms.

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A 7 Point Introduction to Nanomaterials Used In The World Today

March 27, 2017 Adken Brown One comment

The terms nanotechnology and nanomaterials are popping up more often in the news, in research papers and even on the web. Despite that, there is still a relative lack of awareness regarding nanomaterials.

1. Definition of Nanomaterials

Before understanding the concept of nanomaterials, there is need to understand what the general concept of nanotechnology is all about.

The term ‘nanotechnology’ emerged in 1974. At the time, it was defined as consisting of the processing of separation, consolidation, and deformation of materials by one atom or by one molecule.

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New DNA Nanotechnology particle Testing Technique Developed

February 12, 2017 Adken Brown Leave a comment

Diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s disease and HIV/Aids and even inherited disorders such as cystic fibrosis and hemochromatosis all have one thing in common; they have no known cures. However, with gene therapy, this may soon change. DNA Nanotechnology is used in gene therapy in a process whose purpose is to treat or prevent a disease using genes.

More specifically, the process delivers therapeutic nucleic acid polymers into the cells of a patient. Indeed, gene therapy has evolved immensely over the years. In 2016 for example, scientists made significant progress using gene therapy for increasing the resistance of uninfected cells to HIV/Aids and even “snipping out” infected cells.

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