It’s already being used in a variety of industries, including:

• Healthcare, where you can see nanoparticles being used to develop new drugs, diagnostics, and medical devices.
• Nanoparticles are being used to develop new solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells that are more efficient and less expensive.
• Nanomaterials with improved properties, such as strength, conductivity, and biocompatibility, are being used for more durable materials.
• On the environment front, nanoparticles are being used to develop new ways to clean up pollution and to improve water quality.

As you can see from the above examples, the field of nanotechnology is rapidly developing. So let’s discuss some new applications that are being discovered, and as the technology continues to mature, you can expect even more innovative applications in the years to come.

Artificial Photosynthesis.

In a new emerging field, engineered protein crystals in bacteria are being used for the development of artificial photosynthesis systems. This can one day help mankind produce clean and renewable energy. For better insight into this development, it uses a genetic engineering technique called CRISPR-Cas9 that precisely inserts genes into DNA of bacteria for the production of specific protein crystals.

As the protein crystals so developed are highly efficient in capturing sunlight and converting it into energy, this process of engineered bacteria could potentially be used for artificial photosynthesis systems in a variety of fields. It surely is a very exciting development that could have a major impact on our energy future.

[Source: ScienceDaily]

Washable, Transparent, and Flexible OLED.

Scientists today have developed a new type of OLED display that is not only washable, transparent, and flexible, but also opens up new possibilities in a variety of applications. The key to this new OLED display is the use of MXene, a type of nanomaterial, that is very strong and lightweight, is also transparent and flexible. This makes it ideal for use in OLED displays. Furthermore, this OLED can withstand washing or scratching. To add to it’s feature, it is also more flexible and can be bent or folded without breaking. Additionally, this new OLED display is more transparent, and can be used in applications where visibility is important. So a variety of applications, such as wearable devices, flexible displays, and transparent displays can benefit from this nano material.

[Source: ScienceDaily]

Nanoparticles to Detect and Treat Cancer.

You know nanoparticles are so tiny that they can even pass through cell membranes. And this makes them ideal for targeting specific cancer cells. Thus, nanoparticles can be used to target cancer cells and deliver drugs to the cell. This could lead to more effective and targeted cancer treatments, isn’t it? For example, such nanoparticles could be used to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to the cancer cells in the patient’s body. And this would allow the drugs to kill the cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Another use is nanoparticles as imaging agents to cancer cells. This would allow doctors to see the cancer cells more clearly and to track the progress of the cancer treatment.

I believe that nanoparticles could help us to develop more effective and targeted cancer treatments that will save lives.

Nanotechnology: The Future Is Good.

Above are some updates on the potential applications of nanotechnology for improving our lives. Right from cleaning up pollution and generating clean energy, to healthy medicines, we can expect a wide array of benefits in the coming future. And as nano technology continues to develop, you can expect to see even more innovative applications.

Spin Coating Devices in Nanotechnology

With reference to the above developments in the field of nanotechnology, how can I not mention the 2 advantages contributing to the rising use of spin coating devices in this rapidly growing field. These lab equipment bring additional benefits like,

• Spin coating creates thin films with very precise thickness and uniformity. These thin films are used for many nanotechnology applications, where even small variations in film thickness can have a significant impact on the performance of the device.
• Spin coating is a relatively fast process, which makes it ideal for high-throughput manufacturing.