Nantechnology flash Cards

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Flash cards giving a brief overview about nanotechnology.
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Nanoscience- the study of small nanoparticles. Each particle is very tiny- between 1 and 100 nanometres.
Nanoparticles have different properties from bulk material. They have a much larger surface area.
Nanosilver- >hospital operating >Wound dressing This is because it has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects.
Nanoparticles in Fridge lining Helps food stay safe to eat.
New Catalysts- used to speed up chemical reactions. Nanoparticles are not used up in the reaction.
Modern Suncream lotion can be applied but particles are so small they are invisible to us.
Harmful effects. Worries, because they are unknown.
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