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Year 11 Science: Nanotechnology: Home

Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale to create materials with remarkably varied and new properties, is a rapidly expanding area of research with huge potential in many sectors, ranging from healthcare to construction and electronics.

Source: Nanotechnology In Medicine https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244972

Books: Learn more about Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Demystified by Wade Adams; Linda Williams

Call Number: 620 WIL

ISBN: 9780071460231

Publication Date: 2006

Self teaching guide.
Nanotechnology for Dummies by Earl Boysen; Richard Booker

Call Number: 620 BOO

ISBN: 9780764583681

Publication Date: 2005

A plain English look at nanotechnology.

Discover Nanotechnology by Lisa J. Amstutz

Call Number: 620 AMS

ISBN: 9781512412888

Publication Date: 2017

What is nanotechnology? Working at the nanoscale.

Using nanotechnology. Concerns about nanotechnology.

Super Gear: Nanotechnology and sports team up by Jennifer

Swanson

Call Number 620 SWA

ISBN: 9781580897204

Publication Date: 2016.

Take a close-up look at sports and nanotechnology, the cutting-edge

science that manipulates objects at the atomic level. Nanotechnology

is used to create high-tech swimsuits, tennis rackets, golf clubs,

running shoes, and more. It is changing the face of sports as we know it.

Video on Nanotechnology

Websites suggested by Ms Watson

Link : https://nickbreeuwsma.wixsite.com/nanotechactivities

Link : http://www.understandingnano.com/medicine.html

Link : https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/self-powered-cancer-therapy-triple-whammy/3009890.article

Link : https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jnt/

Try these websites

Click on these web-sites for information on nanotechnology and new materials..

How stuff works
A very useful website with clear factual information on how nanotechnology works.
Science Museum UK
Search this site for simple information on the practical uses of nanotechnology.
Nanowerk
An indepth look at nanotechnology and other new emerging technologies.
National Science Foundation
Excellent site with comprehensive current information on nanoscience.
Understanding Nanotechnology
Great site that explains the various applications of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology now
Covers the many applications of nanotechnology. Will link you to further resources.
Royal Society of Chemistry
This site covers the importance of nanotechnology, its benefits, the possible impact and future prospects.

Nano videos - click on logo to play