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Current and Future Trends and Applications in Nanotechnology, 2003.
A comprehensive review of the relevant literature to develop a better understanding of the emerging technology of nanotechnology.
2,287 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 76.95
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This paper provides an insight into nanotechnology, an anticipated manufacturing technology that is intended to provide thorough, inexpensive control of the structure of matter through the manipulation of individual atoms. Topics discussed include the definition of nanotechnology, the ultimate goals, and potential hazards of the technology, as well as the companies, both privately and publicly owned, that are involved in the field. It looks at some of the products of nanotechnology and describes how nanotechnology can be used in our daily lives. It also discusses the role the government currently plays in funding research into nanotechnology applications. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"The term, "nanotechnology," was proposed by K. Eric Drexler. The Institute of Nanotechnology advises that nanotechnology can best be considered as a "catch-all" phrase used to describe activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in real world settings. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter (about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom) (Nanotechnology - What Is It?, 2002). Nanomaterials are defined as particles having a size in the range of 1-100 nanometers that exhibit unique physical and electrochemical properties, thereby enabling the manufacture of stronger, harder, more wear-resistant materials."
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Nanotechnology, 2006.
This paper describes nanotechnology and its potential for the future.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper describes the concept of nanotechnology. The paper begins with a definition of this term. The author then cites current research and applications of nanotechnology, with a focus on its potential in medicine. The paper concludes with a warning of the possible dangers of this new technology.
Outline:
Introduction
Definition and Description of Nanotechnology
Current Applications
Nanotechnology in Medicine
Future Possibilities
Dangers
Bibliography
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"Nanotechnology is important because it has great potential. According to an article entitled "Is Nanotech Getting Real" the technology could allow for the creation of materials that are stronger than steal but do not weigh as much. This would be important for the automobile, airline, and shipping industries and the environment because it could lead to the creation of vehicles that are more fuel efficient ("Is Nanotech Getting Real")."
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Nanotechnology, 2005.
An analysis into the extent that nanotechnology may be able to replace current medical science.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 96.95
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This paper discusses nanotechnology, which combines the two fields of engineering and medicine. The paper discusses the enormous promise that nanotechnology offers and also the possible peril for medical science. The paper focuses on the benefits of this technology to understanding the human body while simultaneously saving humans the burden of invasive surgery.
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"There can be little question that science is evolving on an almost daily basis. With this in mind, it is perhaps not surprising to see nanotechnology emerge as a prominent new discipline in the early years of the twentieth century. The following paper will examine why it is that many observers feel nanotechnology will eventually supplant contemporary medical practice. In particular, the paper will describe in brief what nanotechnology is and how nanotechnology has, and will continue to, bring the engineering and medical disciplines closer together."
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Nanotechnology: A New Revolution, 2006.
A look at nanotechnology as the new revolution.
2,624 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 85.95
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This paper takes a look at nanotechnology and reviews the possibilities of nanotechnology possessing the properties to become the next revolution. This paper also discusses the speech "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" given by Nobel Prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman, disagreeing that the laws of physics do not control man's capacity to control single atoms and molecules.
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"It has been said that with creation comes destruction. Technology has yet to perfect rational within nanotechnology. However, if a nanomachine with the capability of logical reasoning is developed, one must speculate whether or not nanotechnology can possess the properties to become the next revolution. Forming a new revolution can alter the way the society lives economically, scientifically, and in many other ways. In essence, nanotechnology with the capacity of logical reasoning can have the capability to become harmful instead of good, striving to bring out the destruction of its creator."
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Nanotechnology, 2005.
An explanation of nanotechnology and its uses in the future.
4,987 words (approx. 19.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, AU$ 136.95
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This paper provides background history of the development of the technology which became known as nanotechnology. The paper looks at the features of this technology and explains that although nanotechnology is a given in the future, there remains many open questions of when and how. It concludes that companies who are presently involved with the technology, or that plan on considering its implementation in the coming decade, need to conduct considerable research before making final decisions.
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"As with any other new technology, ethical considerations are also being raised regarding nanotechnology. This is another area that must be a part of a corporation's overall strategy. One of the areas of concern is that the convergence of nanotechnology and biotechnology further complicates the privacy issue. Opponents cite news of tiny radio-frequency identification tags, the kind used to keep track of pets, but the size of a grain of rice that have been implanted in staff at the Mexican attorney general's department to control access to their office. While this particular technology was micro- rather than nanoscale technology, it showed the problems that could result from the trend towards smaller and smaller devices. Such devices, they say, can be put into any products, so that companies can keep track of what products are purchased by whom and where. Military and private weapons, communication devices and tracking systems will also be nano-size, which raises numerous other issues."
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Nanotechnology, 2002.
Looks at the idea of nanotechnology and its affects in the modern world.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 96.95
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This ten page paper looks at the idea of nanotechnology, and how it affects the modern world, how its aim looks towards building better and smaller technology for the future and how its processes can be used in differing aspects of science. Furthermore the paper looks at the process of building a diamond though hydrogen based process and nanotechnology.
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Applications of Nanotechnology in the Automotive Industry, 2004.
Reviews nanotechnology and its current applications in automobile manufacturing.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 155.95
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This paper presents a scientific description of nanotechnology and a review of its current applications. More specifically, the paper examines applications of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry and associated industries, discussing the advantages of the technology as well as its uses and potential uses.
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"This research examines the uses and potential uses of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry. The examination includes a background review of nanotechnology and its emergence. The examination of the use of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry also covers applications by suppliers' companies in the broader automotive manufacturing sector. Nanotechnology is at the point of convergence of chemistry and physics which together produce more complex molecular structures and electronics with a focus on the..."
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Nanotechnology, 2005.
A discussion on nanotechnology, focusing on the book, "Nanocosm", by William Atkinson.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper examines the dual aspect of "nanotechnology" - its popular promise versus its elusive applications - with reference to critical literature on the subject.
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"As William Atkinson notes at the beginning of his book Nanocosm, while the term "nanotechnology" has become very fashionable in the popular media in recent years its concrete applications remain largely elusive (Atkinson 6). In many respects, this pattern of a scientific or technological idea that gains great popularity with little concrete support (e.g., cosmic string theory) can be seen to be a common theme in our culture today."
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Nanotechnology, 2002.
A look at the benefits and controversies of nanotechnology.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper outlines what is promised by nanotechnology, with the thesis that the promise is not realistic. The focus is on medicine, and the major benefits and advantages are discussed.
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Nanotechnology: Wonder-Cure Or Major Hype?, 1997.
Examines the history of nanotechnology since it was first proposed in 1959. Assesses some of the potential future directions of the field. Discusses some of the philosophical dilemmas in the field.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 68.95
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"Nanotechnology: Wonder-Cure or Major Hype?
An Introduction to Nanotechnology
Medieval philosophers, it is said, would spend days and weeks arguing about how many angels could dance on the head of a pin. Hundreds of years later, only the subject has changed. Today, futuristic philosophers and scientists spend days, weeks, and, in some cases, lifetimes, arguing "How many atom-sized manufacturers can build new worlds on the head of a pin." That question is the essence of a new scientific discipline called "Nanotechnology," "nano" being Greek for "Dwarf."
As Pecovitz (1997) notes, "nanotechnology conjures images that seem a little preposterous even to the most optimistic technophiles: microscopic cell-repair machines speeding through ..."
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Medical Technology, 2006.
A discussion on the pros and cons of medical advancements in nanotechnology and therapies.
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 32.95
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This paper discusses new medical technology and advancement, from the approach of Bill McKibben, in his book "Enough". The paper discusses nanotechnology and its uses and well as various types of therapies, particularly germ-line therapy. The paper describes the pros and cons of these medical advancements and whether we may achieve more in the future.
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"McKibben actually sees a number of bad outcomes to the use of this technology, from the end of much of the existing economy to a possibility of the technology getting out of hand and reproducing itself to the detriment of all life. He sees an imbalance between technology and humanity that is the real threat."
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Construction of Nanomachinery through Biotech, 2001.
A brief overview of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, and the possibility of using proteins/nucleic acids in Nanomachine construction.
1,369 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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The paper introduces the concept of Nanotechnology, and considers the usage of both proteins and nucleic acids as molecular components of Nanomachines. Their pros and cons (including strength, speed, comparison to macro-scale materials) are considered in detail, and a conclusion is drawn based on these observations.
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"Our modern technology builds on an ancient tradition. Thirty thousand years ago, chipping flint was the high technology of the day. Our ancestors grasped stones containing trillions of trillions of atoms and removed chips containing billions of trillions of atoms to make their axe heads; they made fine work with skills difficult to imitate today. They also made patterns on cave walls in France with sprayed paint, using their hands as stencils. Later they made pots by baking clay, then bronze by cooking rocks. They shaped bronze by pounding it. They made iron, then steel, and shaped it by heating, pounding, and removing chips. We now cook up pure ceramics and stronger steels, but we still shape them by pounding, chipping, and so forth. We cook up pure silicon, saw it into slices, and make patterns on its surface using tiny stencils and sprays of light. We call the products "chips" and we consider them exquisitely small, at least in comparison to axheads."
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Nanomedicine, 2002.
This paper discusses nanotechnology as it relates to medicine. The writer gives an overview of the nanobot and concrete examples of how a nanobot could be used inside the body.
1,007 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 38.95
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As modern science learns more about the human body and the functions of its various systems, material science is delving into the molecular level. The marriage of these two fields is considered to be nanotechnology. This paper gives detailed descriptions of this modern technology and the ways in which it can help medicine in the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is a Nanobot?
A Nanobot Example
Conclusion
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"Communicating with nanobots inside the body could be a little tricky; the easiest way to communicate seems to be acoustically. It's easy enough to get a message in, say with ultrasound, but picking up a message from the nanobot might be a challenge. The nanobot is so small that any acoustic signal it would transmit would be attenuated within a few microns of flesh. Some suggest that the nanobots should first be instructed to build a large scale transmitter at a specific location just under the skin, which the doctor could then monitor. The nanobots would have inter-nanobot communication capabilities and then could relay messages to the transmitter. In this way, the tasks of the nanobots could be changed in a sequential matter as needed (Hall)."
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Nanomachines, 2004.
A detailed analysis of nanotechnology.
3,895 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 115.95
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This paper contends that nanomachines constitute the future hope for humanity. The paper states that curing diseases, fixing the atmosphere, and reducing of poverty fully, are no longer remote ideas, but will become reality with the help of nanomachines. The paper discusses the feasibility of overcoming the technological barriers in the construction of nanomachines.
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"The Science of molecular size machines and its engineering designs and constructions until late 1980s were not considered practicable. Nanotechnology, according to the leading exponents of that time were neither feasible nor viable, due to the fact of total structural difference of the constituent of nano-molecular device i.e. Atoms from the mechanical objects of every day life. The essential components of engineering mechanics i.e. cogwheels, gears or motors could not be imagined to have formed by means of atoms, that are characterized by fuzzy and unsubstantial contents having no definite location position."
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