1. Nanotechnology

2. What it is
The term “Nanotechnology” was popularized in the 1980’s by Eric Drexler
Building machines at the molecular scale
Uses “Molecular Manufacturing” & “Mechanochemistry”

3. History
Nanotechnology first theoretically mentioned in 1959 – by Richard Feynman in his book “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”.
The term was first used by: Norio Taniguchi in 1974.
“The principles of physics, as far as I can see, do not speak against the possibility of maneuvering things atom by atom”
~Richard Feynman

4. The Four Generations
Mihail (Mike) Roco of the “US National Nanotechnology Initiative” described the 4 generations of nanotechnology in 2010
(More on the 4 generations)
1st gen.=single process
2nd gen.=multi process
3rd gen.=linking 2nd gen.
4th gen.=“molecular factories”

5. Current Uses Most funding is through the U.S. military
Creating: Battlesuits, Communication devices, Coatings, Medicines & Sensors.
(More on the military application)

6. Application (Battlesuits/Communication Devices)
Fabric can tell when it is being impacted
Chem/Bio warfare protection
“Artificial Muscles”
Communication Devices
Can be built into uniforms
Can show vital signs: pulse rate, physical condition,

7. Application (Coatings/Medicines)
Rust/corrosion resistant
Stealth Coatings
Medicine
Automatic drug delivery systems
Instantaneous wound healing
“Hemorrhagic shock” –battlefield treatment

8. Application (Sensors)
Sensors – wide array of sensors
Discover airborne pathogens (bio-chem warfare)
Constant health monitoring (of every soldier)
Exact GPS positioning built into equipment

9. Future? Involve heavy investment into Nanotech.
It will encompass every aspect of technology
Estimated to happen around the year 2020
Biggest constraint will be financial, not technological

10. References
Altmann, Jurgen. "Military Uses of Nanotechnology: Perspectives and Concers." UK.Sagepub.com. Sage Publications, 22 May Web. 8 Oct
Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies. "MIT Institute For Soldier Nanotechnologies." MIT Institute For Soldier Nanotechnologies - Research. MIT, Web. 08 Oct
Soutter, Will. "Nanotechnology in the Military." Nanotechnology in the Military. AZONano, 20 June Web. 08 Oct
Center for Responsible Nanotechnology, (CRN). "What Is Nanotechnology?" What Is Nanotechnology? World Care, Web. 09 Nov
Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies. "Nanotechnology Project." PEN News. ProcessWire, Web. 09 Nov
Environmental Protection Agency. "Extramural Research: Nanotechnology." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, Web. 09 Nov