Brief overview of nanotechnology

NanoTechnology – Art and science of manipulating atoms and molecules to create new systems, materials, and devices.. Applied Nanotechnology – Examples of Current Research and Applicati

Nanotechnology

A Brief Overview

-Identifying Opportunities and

Strategies-“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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Disruptive Apps – Bio Medicine

buildup

and 100,000 x’s more accurate

Key Terms You Need to Know

Repair/Assembly

Carbon Nanotubes

diameter than DNA)

steel 1/6 weight

conductive

Semi-Conductive

BuckyBalls – C 60

symmetrical molecule known to man

stronger than diamond

carbon

electrical conductivity

MEMS and Quantum Dots

Obstacles and Hurdles

 Mass Production/Throughput and Cost Constraints

 Funding Requires Long-Term Investments

 Intellectual Property Issues - Patent Office that is Overwhelmed and Under-Qualified

The International Race for

 1998 Bill Clinton Signed the NNI

 June 2003 - Congress approves

$2.3b in additional funding

 Europe and Asia are Moving Fast

– Maybe Faster

 S.Korea just announced a $2b gov initiative

 Why? Because Winner controls

U.S Market

Nanomaterials Projections

 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

 Periodicals

– Forbes/Wolfe Nanotech Report

– MIT Technology Review

– Science

– Nature

 Web – www.nanotechgroup.org