What is Nanotechnology?
Nanoscience is the study of particles, materials, and molecules one nanometer (10-9) or less in size. One nanometer is approximately 1/60,000 the diameter of a human hair. The U.S. Department of Energy provides a useful web site that puts the “nanoscale” in perspective.
Nanotechnology is the way discoveries made at the nanoscale are applied. At the nanoscale, objects behave quite differently from those at larger scales. Manipulation of nanoscale materials allows researchers to explore their unique properties and create new useful nanomaterials.
At Washington State University, researchers are recognized nationally for their work in electronic, photonic, and bionic applications of nanomaterials. A brief overview of some of the research at WSU can be found here
Other Links
- International Council of Nanotechnology comprehensive reports
- WA State Labor & Industry (L&I) - Nanotechnology
page
- L&I - Nanotechnology Powerpoint Slide Show
- American Chemical Society - Nanotechnology Safety Resources (2007)
- NIOSH - Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace (2007)
- National Nanotechnology Initiative - multi-agency focal point (2007)
- ICF news link (2006)
- ORC Worldwide workplace safety guidelines (2005)
- Nanotechnology at NIOSH (2004)
- NIOSH Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology (2004)
- Royal Academy of Engineering (UK, 2004)
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