Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

Of or pertaining to the manipulation of matter on an atomic or molecular scale. More specifically, it is the science and technology of matter manipulation from 1 to 100 nanometers.

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nanoelectronics

Physics; Nanotechnology

The use of nanotechnology to produce very small electronic components, especially transistors.

nanomechanics

Physics; Nanotechnology

The study of the mechanical properties of physical systems at atomic level.

nanoplastics

Physics; Nanotechnology

Plastic resin with solid materials added to give it extra strength.

nanofabrication

Physics; Nanotechnology

Building products, structures and processes with atomic precision.

molecular manufacturing

Physics; Nanotechnology

Creating high quality products through production from the smallest building blocks; atoms and molecules.

buckyball

Physics; Nanotechnology

Strong molecular structures created by nanotechnology, which resemble footballs.

nanotube

Physics; Nanotechnology

Tubes the diameter of a nanometer, formed spontaneously by atoms such as carbon. These can be excellent conductors, or excellent potential semiconductors.