There are some who think 'the bigger the better', but in science sometimes good things do come in small packages. Nanotechnology is the science of the very, very, very small which can have a huge impact.
There are claims that nanotechnology, one of the most recent scientific milestones, is set to create a world with no poverty, no famine, and no illness. Others, notably the Prince of Wales, are worried that it might turn much of the world into 'grey goo'!
Nanotechnology is the ability to control and manufacture materials at the molecular level. Its impacts underpin the workings of many everyday products such as computers, cosmetics, sporting equipment and medicines. The amazing capacity and versatility of nanostructures and nanodevices could lead to a more efficient and economical way of life for everybody in years to come.
Tim's lecture will give an insight into the fabrication methods of specific nanomaterials, the range of commercially available products that incorporate nanoparticulates and future developments in the world of nanotechnology.
There are claims that nanotechnology, one of the most recent scientific milestones, is set to create a world with no poverty, no famine, and no illness. Others, notably the Prince of Wales, are worried that it might turn much of the world into 'grey goo'!
Nanotechnology is the ability to control and manufacture materials at the molecular level. Its impacts underpin the workings of many everyday products such as computers, cosmetics, sporting equipment and medicines. The amazing capacity and versatility of nanostructures and nanodevices could lead to a more efficient and economical way of life for everybody in years to come.
Tim's lecture will give an insight into the fabrication methods of specific nanomaterials, the range of commercially available products that incorporate nanoparticulates and future developments in the world of nanotechnology.
