TASK #1: WHAT ARE NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY?

You will hear a lot about nanoscience and nanotechnology are and it is important to know these concepts: nanoscience and nanotechnology are one of the most promising fields of investigation and application and its impact on our daily life will be huge.

Here you have some information:

• What is nanotechnology? (The Royal Society): here
• Nanotechnology (Wikipedia): here
• Nanoscience (MIT): here

With it, do the following:

1. Read the information, carefully (Task 1.1)
2. Define -in your own words- those concepts (nanoscience and nanotechnology) (Task 1.2)
3. Publish your definition (Task 1.3)

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TASK #2: TOOLS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY

Atoms are a very tiny body to handle. To place each atom at the position we want, very precise tools are needed. Very special microscopes do the job.

Here are the tasks you need to perform:

1. Read the resources provided by the links below
2. Describe, briefly, in your own words one of those microscopes

TASK #3: APPLICATIONS

Read the resources you have below and describe the application you think is going to have a big impact in our society and why.

TASK #4: SAFETY

There is a growing concern about the safety of nanoparticles. Some of them are being commercialised.

What do you think? What is the solution that you propose?

Read the documents here below and share your point of view.

TASK #5: LAST TRENDS

Take a look at the materials presented here and write a brief summary of the aspects that you would highlight:

Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ)

You will have here the most frequent questions asked by students in the classroom. I am sure you will find them interesting and useful.

NEWS

Here you will find the latest interesting news in the field of nanotechnology.