2.  The manipulation of matter on a molecular scale  “Bottom up” or “Top down” approaches › Devices built from self-assembling components › Nano-objects constructed w/o atomic level control  Molecular Recognition

3.  Scanning Tunneling Microscope

4.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH- KlBnTu3g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH- KlBnTu3g

5.  In band-aids to kill germs  Countertop coating to kill bacteria  In dressings to rapidly stop bleeding in trauma patients  To protect clothing from water/stains

6.  800 nanotech products publicly available  3-4 released per week  $1.7 billion in U.S. government funding in 2013

7.  Targeted drug delivery  The capability to regrow cartilage in joints to relieve arthritis pain  Better imaging (such as MRI)  Improved battery capacities  New strong, lightweight materials for aircraft/spacecraft  Nanorobots?

8.  Nanoparticles can have unintended consequences  Can be harmful if inhaled  Elements can behave differently at molecular sizes

9.  Did you know much about nanotechnology before today?  Do you think it should be regulated by governments?  Can you think of any other possible uses for nanotechnology?

10.  http://www.plunkettresearch.com/nanot echnology-mems-materials-market- research/industry-and-business-data http://www.plunkettresearch.com/nanot echnology-mems-materials-market- research/industry-and-business-data  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechn ology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechn ology  http://www.dummies.com/how- to/content/what-can-be-done-with- nanotechnology-today.html http://www.dummies.com/how- to/content/what-can-be-done-with- nanotechnology-today.html