1. NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CONSUMER EDUCATION

2. KEY TERMS
MEMS – three dimensional objects that perform a mechanical function, whose dimensions are between 1 to 100 micrometers
Nanoparticle – a particle of material at the nanoscale
Nanotechnology – a material or structure purposefully manufactured with dimensions between 1 and 100 nanometers to leverage the unique properties it has at that size

3. Inertial sensors – can detect and measure acceleration, tilt, shock, vibration, rotation, and multiple degrees-of-freedom (DoF) motion, and enable a wide range of market-differentiating industrial, medical, communications, consumer and automotive applications.
Gyro sensor –A gyro sensor is a measurement device. Its uses include calculating angle and rotation speed and controlling position. The term "gyro" refers to a "ring" or "rotation“

4. OLED – An organic light emitting diode (OLED) is a light-emitting diode (LED) in which the emissive electroluminescent layer is a film of organic compounds which emit light in response to an electric current. This layer of organic semiconductor material is situated between two electrodes
Silicon Microphone - are more compact than traditional microphone systems because they capture sound and convert it to a digital signal on the same chip.

5. Carbon Nanotubes - (also known as buckytubes) are allotropes of carbon with a cylindrical nanostructure. Nanotubes have been constructed with length-to-diameter ratio of up to 132,000,000:1,[1] which is significantly larger than any other material.
MEMS Accelerometer - MEMS accelerometers detect and measure motion, vibration, rotational spinning or sliding, and gravitational acceleration.

6. Silver ion – technically speaking, a silver ion is an atom of silver that is missing one electron
MyVu - refers to a product family of wearable video display glasses released by Myvu Corporation proving increased viewing usability and portability for users

7. UNIT OBJECTIVES Why nanotechnology?
Identify technological advances in history.
Describe how cell phones use nanotechnology.
Identify nanotechnology in digital cameras and camcorders.
Discuss nanotechnology in computers.

8. Name ways nanotechnology is integrated in printer paper.
Describe nanotechnology in gaming.
Identify ways nanotechnology is used in subwoofers.
Discuss nanotechnology in televisions.
Describe nanotechnology integration in toys.
Name ways nanotechnology is used in MyVu.

9. Describe the impact of nanotechnology use in segways.
Identify nanotechnology in Wii Motion Plus.
List expected salaries for skilled nanotechnology workers.
List Oklahoma schools offering courses in nanotechnology.

10. WHY NANOTECHNOLOGY?
Cell phones, ipads, and ipods play such an integral part of our lives.
How did we ever communicate, entertain, or even survive without them?
Today’s consumer electronics are modern conveniences, but their technological roots are ancient

11. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES TIMELINE
1826 – First photographic image taken with a camera
1951 – First computer sold commercially
1962 – First computer game invented
1977 – First cell phone demonstrated
1981 – First laptop computer sold
1984 – First digital camera demonstrated
1994 – World Wide Web is born

12. CELL PHONES
MEMS help cell phones work more efficiently as they switch between different cell phone bands and internal functions
MEMS microphones made their move into cell phones as a higher-quality replacement to the condenser electrets microphones currently used

13. Cell phones use nanotechnology for pedometers, texting, and games
Cell phones have an anti-microbial coating

14. Cell phones use OLEDs consisting of three layers
Cell phones use OLEDs consisting of three layers. It has a layer of plastic or glass which removes electrons when current flows through it, a layer that emits light, and another that injects electrons when current flows through it.
The movement of electrons through these layers is what creates light. The entire structure is 100 to 500 nanometers thick.

15. DIGITAL CAMERAS AND CAMCORDERS
MEMS inertial sensors are used for image orientation and stabilization.
Use of gyro sensors detect and compensate for camera shake in camera

16. COMPUTERS
MEMS device called a silicon microphone is being used in computers
Cooling fans used in computers are coated with carbon nanotubes in order to reduce heat
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17. PRINTER PAPER
Nanotechnology plays a big role in paper production. Kodak’s Ultima Photo Paper with COLORLAST technology has 9 layers of ceramic nanoparticles and other coating materials that make it far more resistant to heat, humidity, light, and ozone. As a result, the photos won’t fade nearly as fast and will last for more than 100 years.

18. GAMING
Nintendo uses a MEMS accelerometer sensor built right inside the game cartridge making it an integral part of game play.

19. SUBWOOFER
MEMS accelerometers are used in subwoofers to measure and correct for sound distortion.

20. TELEVISIONS
MEMS inertial sensors allow you to navigate through on-screen menus through pointing and clicking.

21. TOYS
Nanotechnology is finding its way into toys. Stuffed animals are filled with memory foam which is infused with silver nanoparticles to keep them germ-free.

22. MyVu MyVu relies on the use of a tiny MEMS mirror to project an image.

23. SEGWAY SMART MOTION
Segways have a cluster of MEMS gyro sensors and accelerometers to provide balance just like you are walking.
The internal sensors detect shifts in movement and then make the necessary adjustments to maintain balance.

24. WII MOTION PLUS
Wii Motion Plus, like in the Wii Resort, uses a gyro sensor to help detect movement along six different axes, such as rotation and twist.

25. Nanotechnology is a young and growing field
An estimated two million skilled nanotechnology workers will be needed worldwide by the year 2015 – one million of them in the U.S.
Graduates are receiving salary offers up to $55,000 per year with a two-year degree
Graduates with a baccalaureate degree can expect salary offers up to $65,000 per year
Students who choose to continue their education can expect salary offers of $100,000

26. OKLAHOMA SCHOOLS OFFERING COURSES
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma University
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa University

27. REFERENCES www.azonano.com
Richard Booker and Earl Boysen, Nanotechnology for Dummies, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2005.
Marlene Bourne, A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS and Nanotechnology, Scottsdale, AZ, 2007.

28. This module is one of a series designed to introduce faculty and high school students to the basic concepts of nanotechnology. Each module includes a PowerPoint presentation, discussion questions, and hands-on activities, when applicable.   The series was funded in part by:   The National Science Foundation Grant DUE and the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Education Initiative   Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Education Initiative.