1. Revolution of Nanotechnology Theory and Application
Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Fattah
Plant Protection Department
Pesticides Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology
University of Alexandria
Nov 30, 2015

2. Topics Nanotechnology Terms and Definitions History of Nanotechnology
Research and Applications
Nanotechnology Terms and Definitions
History of Nanotechnology
Research and Applications

3. Nanotechnology Nano-Scale (Metrology)
Nano-Science (Studies & Theories)
Nano-Technology (Applications)
Molecular Nanotechnology (Chemistry)
Molecular Nanobiotechnology (Chem & Bio)

4. Definition
“Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications.”
“Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications.”
“Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale.”
“Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale.”

5. Scientific Revolutions
Lamp and Television
Transistor
Integrate Circuit (IC)
Microprocessors & Personal Computers

6. The 5th Generation of Scientific Revolution
Nano-Technology

8. Human Hair

9. Topics Nanotechnology Terms and Definitions History of Nanotechnology
Research and Applications
Nanotechnology Terms and Definitions
History of Nanotechnology
Research and Applications

10. An early example of a manmade nanoprocess is stained glass
Brief History
An early example of a manmade nanoprocess is stained glass

11. One of America’s most notable physicists, 1965.
History, Continued
Dr. Richard P. Feynman
1959
One of America’s most notable physicists, 1965.

12. History, Continued
Nobel Prize 1986
Gerd Binnig
Heinrich Rohrer

13. History, Continued
Eric Drexler

14. Dome over biosphere in Montreal
History, Continued
Fullerenes
Carbon 60 was named after Richard Buckminster Fuller, who went by the nickname “Bucky.”
Dome over biosphere in Montreal
A “Buckyball.”

15. Is nanotechnology the gateway to the future for human beings on Earth?
Where does your imagination take you?

16. Nanotechnology Offers
Lighter
Stronger
Faster
Smaller
More Durable
Easier and Clean Technology

17. Nano Materials Shapes Nano Rodes Nano Tubes Nano Composite
Nano Particles

18. Types of Nano-Materails
Single Dimensional Nano-Materials
Engineered Surfaces
Bilateral Dimensional Nano-Materials
Bio-Polymers & Nano wires
Three Dimensional Nano-Materials
Nanopartiles

19. Topics Nanotechnology Terms and Definitions History of Nanotechnology
Research and Applications
Nanotechnology Terms and Definitions
History of Nanotechnology
Research and Applications

20. Nanotechnology Scope

21. Assembling Nanomaterials Bottom up or top down
Use electricity
(electrospray)
(DNA)—self assembly/chemical synthesis

22. Nanospider for electrospinning
SEM images of electrospun nanofibers ready to encapsulate bio-surfactants

23. Silver Nanoparicles Biosynthesis and characterization of AgNPs
Fourier-transform infrared

24. Selected Categories of Nanotechnology Applied to Food and Agriculture

25. DNA Analogues and Nano-Technology
Self-Assembled Nano-Structures from Glycerol nucleic acid (GNA) a synthetic analog of DNA
Bionano-Machines
Programmed Molecule
Molecular Motors

27. Special Features of Nanoparticles A double-edged sword
Promise
Pitfalls
Increased surface area
Increased reactivity?
Increased bioavailability and targeted to certain tissues
Increased toxicity?
Lower doses effective
Lower doses toxic?
Penetration ability for remediation
Impair subsurface ecosystems
Skin, membrane penetration may speed onset of action
Toxicity through nontraditional routes of administration?

28. Nano-Technology between Scientific Fiction and Reality

31. Nanotechnology is ubiquitous and pervasive
Nanotechnology is ubiquitous and pervasive. It is an emerging field in all areas of science, engineering and technology

32. Welcome to NanoWorld!
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