...Nanotechnology Nanotechnology, which is widespread subject, is what is likely to be the driving force of many scientific changes of our earths future. It’s the technology of manipulating matter at the nano scale. Nanotechnology is applied in countless different fields such as science, health care, agriculture, security, computing etc. The ground breaking developments that are made in these various fields due to nanotech is why the world will continue to invest its time and money into the subject matter. “Many experts even predict that Nanotechnology is going to have as significant a place in the field of science and technology as the steam engine had at the time of its invention. Due to the potential it bears most developed and developing countries are making significant investment into nanotechnology research and development where the combined investment from the private and public sector is estimated to be around $12 billion annually.” (Michelson et al, 2008) The revolution of nanotechnology is not only expected to make many products and services friendlier economically, but is also going to allow for the miniaturization of control systems. Diseases will be more simple to cure, and we will have new cures for diseases that we do not yet have cures for. On the contrary with advantages come disadvantages. There are many widespread discussions regarding the negative effects of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has its benefits but can also be lethal if used improperly...
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...Many of this economic slump can be attributed to the decline in household income and household expenditures with an increase in government expenditures to compensate. The average age of the U.S population has continuously gone up since the 1960’s. Many people agree it has to do with the huge population growth during the baby boomer generation. “Baby boomers” are considered to be those people born between 1946 and 1964. With the age of the baby boomer generation growing into retirement there is a steady decline in household spending. The current median age of the U.S population is 36.7. The U.S economy in the past has come to depend on the high number of workers in this generation to keep household expenditures up, causing the economy to rise and fall with this very fragile generational curve. This steady decline in household expenditure has forced the government to look for a new way to stimulate economic growth. The Chart above shows the increase of Government spending over a 20 year period (Overall Federal Spending). The U.S government has to stimulate the economy by increasing government expenditures. This graph shows that spending will continue to increase until 2015. The government hopes that with this increase in money in the market, consumers will follow suit and begin to invest in the economy. The increase in total budget fundamentally means an increase in each division of the government as well as new government opportunities. This new discretionary budget increase...
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...NANOTECHNOLOGY Contents: • Aim • Introduction • Nanotechnology is a set of enabling technology • Interest in Nanotechnology • Development in last 10 years • Brief History • Diversity • Implications of Nanotechnology • Unifying themes • Examples • Molecular electronics • New technologies for clean and efficient energy generation • Nanoassembled products • Growth in world investment in nanotechnology • Social, ethical and safety concerns. • Health and environmental impacts • Social and ethical issues arising from Nanotechnology-based products. • Conclusions on the global nanotechnology scene. • Issues and challenges for the research sector • Future Scope Aims of Term Paper are to:- ✓ Define and explain Nanotechnology. ✓ Elaborate the various terms related to it. ✓ Describe various examples of Nanotechnology. ✓ Outline the Future scope of Nanotechnology. ✓ Explain the various applications of Nanotechnology in different fields. What is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is engineering at the molecular (groups of atoms) level. It is the collective term for a range of technologies, techniques and processes that involve the manipulation of matter at the smallest scale (from 1 to 100 nm). The classical laws of physics and chemistry do not readily apply at this very small scale for two reasons. Firstly, the electronic properties of very small particles...
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...Introduction: Body: Description of the technology and explanation of the associated science (Chris) So what is nanotechnology? Webster dictionary defines nanotechnology as the science of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular level. Basically nanotechnology is the study and application of matter on the atomic level between 1 and 100 nanometers (nm). A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. To get an understanding of how small this is, an atom has a diameter of about 0.1nm and the nucleus of an atom is much smaller, about 0.00001nm. Nanotechnology is the science that is used to rearrange molecules on the atomic level so that each atom is essentially put in the most efficient place. This is best clarified by Dr. Ralph Merkle, Ph. D., of the Georgia Institute of Technology in this way: “Manufactured products are made from atoms, and the properties of those products depend on how those atoms are arranged. If we rearrange the atoms in coal, we can make diamond. If we rearrange the atoms in sand and add a few other trace elements, we can make computer chips. If we rearrange the atoms in dirt, water, and air, we can make potatoes” (Ghadar & Spindler). Biologist, chemists, physicists and engineers are involved in studying substances at the nano-scale, thus making nanotechnology an interdisciplinary field of science (Bonsor & Strikland). Scientists are creating new materials by manipulating molecules at the atomic level. Nanosize super particles exhibit...
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... however what they failed to see was what these green technology people were doing was helping the environment and the way we live our daily lives. The green movement started with Americans thinking that we should cultivate land instead of leaving it alone to be wild and free. This was a big clash between Native Americans and Americans. This soon would be forgotten until after World War II and the 1948 disaster at Donora (called the Death Fog) that prompted a national outcry. (A brief history of the modern green movement in America; Web Ecoist). Green technology took a more personal issue in the green movement, such as the issues we more centered on food safety and consumer goods. In the late 60s early 70s is when we started to see a rise in the modern green movement. Closer to the 70s is when more steps were being made to cleaning up the environment. In the early 1980s is when things took another twist and the green movement was being plagued by oil spills, also during this time the green movement received a lot of back lash from industry’s who thought the green movement was bogus and where against environmental strictures. During this time and going into the 90s is...
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...In the future, the process of aging will likely be renamed as a disease, of which science will be able to find a solution to. Life extension is the study of slowing down or even reversing the process of aging to extend the greatest and average lifespan. As of now, the average human life expectancy in the United States is about seventy-nine years of age. Although the human life expectancy has increased over the years, it has done so considerably slower than it should have. But, by the year of 2067, the human life expectancy will be significantly increased by many new and improved technologies. These life extension technologies consist of nanotechnology, gene editing, and organ replacement. Nanotechnology will be a very interesting way to aid...
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...Dino Chavez, 1501114 M. McKenzie English 1302, Period 4 21 May 2011 Human versus Machine In today’s world full of exponential technological growth, it is only a matter of time until the world irreversibly changed to conform to this technological growth. The present growth and apparent future growth due in part to the rise in popularity of biomedical engineering. But what exactly is biomedical engineering and how is it causing our world to show substantial growth in technology? Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology. Because it is a highly interdisciplinary field, as one (inner) field of biology, medicine, or engineering expands, so does biomedical engineering. All of this technological growth does, however, pose a question: Will the vast technological growth cause a change in mankind? The rise in popularity of biomedical engineering will lead to machine taking over mankind or human immortality and dissolution of human identity. With the rise of biomedical engineering present, machines are making their presence. Lev Grossman states: “So if computers are getting so much faster, so incredibly fast, there might conceivably come a moment when they are capable of something comparable to human intelligence.” With the incredible power that is continually contributed to computers and other machines, is there a limit to how powerful machines will become? Without a limit to the amount of memory and...
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...Brussel-Bruxelles Charleroi Gent Hasselt Leuven Liège Liège Science Park Rue du Bois Saint-Jean 12 BE-4102 Seraing tél. : +32 4 361 87 00 fax : +32 4 361 87 02 info@sirris.be www.sirris.be Nanotechnologies and their applications Article 3 F. Monfort-Windels, J. Lecomte January 2008- V. 2 Toute représentation ou reproduction, intégrale ou partielle, faite sans le consentement de l’auteur, ou de ses ayants droit, ou ayants cause, est illicite et constituerait une contrefaçon sanctionnée. Table of contents Table of contents ..............................................................................................21 Introduction ...........................................................................................................5 Nanos and autos: a running business! .........................................................7 Introduction The articles gathered in this booklet have been published in the series “Growing with nanos!” in the Belgian magazine “PME/KMO. They are reproduced here with the kind agreement of the editor and the authors. Under the “Eureka” label, the European program MINATUSE (Micro and Nano technology Use by SMEs) aims to facilitate the integration of micro- and nanotechnologies within SMEs and to improve their participation in European projects by creating a network of assistance and information. The consortium is made up of 10 core partners, from 7 different European countries, assisted by 10 to 12 satellite members, creating...
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...The Uses of The Nanotechnology Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene. This report will be about the scientific research and development, Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene. I will be covering the advances it could create, as well as the hurdles it will be experiencing during its research of both. While Carbon Nanotubes are soon to be obsolete to Graphene, it presents a foundation for the development and inspiration of Graphene. First I will start with carbon nanotubes. The way carbon nanotubes are produced is through multiple growth methods. One of them is Arc Discharge, which is done by running a 100 amp current through the carbon soot of graphite electrodes. It produces 30% of the weight into both single and multi-walled nanotubes with lengths of up to 50 micrometers with structural defects. Another method is Chemical Vapor Deposition, which uses a substrate that contains metal particles, commonly nickel, cobalt, iron, or a combination. The substrate is heated to approximately 700°C, and then they bleed two gases into the reactor: a process gas like ammonia, nitrogen, or hydrogen, and a carbon-containing gas like acetylene, ethylene, ethanol or methane. Once that, and a couple other, more complex processes are performed, the carbon-containing gas is broken down, and the carbon is transported to the edges of the particle and the substrate, where it forms the nanotubes. The mechanism is still being studied, and others are also being performed as well as other methods of production. The...
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...ISSUES PAPER Date 28 March 2008 Subject ISSUES PAPER: Emerging Technology Table of Contents Introduction 1 Communications Technology 2 Green City 2 Nanotechnology 2 Personalized Medical Monitors 2 Robotics 2 Mind-controlled interfaces 3 Personal Networking 3 Smart buildings 3 The future of bio-technology 3 Introduction History is full of life-changing inventions, the printing press, electricity, the telephone not to mention the foundations of medicine, transportation and computers and the Internet. It is well known that technology, coupled with knowledge and innovation have the potential to alter traditional concepts of the urban community. The cities to benefit from these changes are those with strong appeal for artists, creative individuals and younger educated people. The cities which have this creative skill base will be able to adopt and develop new technology. Historically, Melbourne has a long history as a manufacturing city. However with the rise of China and Asia there has been a steady decline in the manufacturing industry in Victoria. Melbourne has revived itself as a knowledge city with higher education arguably being a key factor in Melbourne’s current and future prosperity (Committee for Melbourne, 2007). Can Melbourne leverage from its historical base in manufacturing and knowledge to be a leader in emerging technology? It is well known that a city which can adopt new technology will excel...
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...ELECTRONIC ASSIGNMENT COVERSHEET | | Student Number | 31734555, 32438733, 32574117, 32442578 | Surname | Basu, Adeoye, Jallo, Abdulsalam Idris | Given name | Rukmini, Adesola, Ramatu, Mustapha | Email | Rukmini.Basu@murdochdubai.ac.ae | | | Unit Code | BUS378 | Unit name | Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning | Enrolment mode | Internal / external | Date | 23/02/2015 | Assignment number | 1 | Assignment name | Summary Document | Tutor | Anca Bocanet | Student’s Declaration: * Except where indicated, the work I am submitting in this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted for assessment in another unit. * This submission complies with Murdoch University's academic integrity commitments. I am aware that information about plagiarism and associated penalties can be found at http://www.murdoch.edu.au/teach/plagiarism/. If I have any doubts or queries about this, I am further aware that I can contact my Unit Coordinator prior to submitting the assignment. * I acknowledge that the assessor of this assignment may, for the purpose of assessing this assignment: * reproduce this assignment and provide a copy to another academic staff member; and/or * Submit a copy of this assignment to a plagiarism-checking service. This web-based service may retain a copy of this work for the sole purpose of subsequent plagiarism checking, but has a legal agreement with the University that it will not share or reproduce...
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...PEST analyze of cosmetics business in China. In order to reserve the objectiveness of value judgment, simultaneously, to give effective advice to the company which we selected before, we decided to use PEST to analysis environment in cosmetics industry. P “P” means political. Generally, politics will give great impact on firms’ activities. The factor includes political institution, policy and law. These elements usually influence company’s operation, thus, the enterprise should pay attention to several issues bellow: * Whether the political environment is stabilizing? * Will government policy influence laws that regulate or tax your business? * What is the government's position on marketing ethics? * What is the government's policy on the economy? * Does the government have a view on culture and religion? * Is the government involved in trading agreements such as EU, NAFTA, ASEAN, or others? While, are there any unveil fresh policies which will affect cosmetics industry in China? First, let’s focus on import tariff. Cosmetics general trade import tariff rate: 1. Lip cosmetics common tariff rate is 150%, most favored nation customs tariff is 10%, value added rate is 17%, the consumption rate is 30%. 2. Eye ophthalmic cosmetics common tariff rate is 150%, most favored nation customs tariff is 10%, value added rate is 17%, the consumption rate is 30%. 3. Point to (foot) armour cosmetics common tariff rate is 150%, most favored nation customs...
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...Chapter 14 Review The environmental effects of gold mining can harm the environment in many negative ways. Gold miners removed enough rock to equal the weight of 50 automobiles to extract a little amount of gold. The leftover waste is piled near the mine sites and can pollute the air and nearby surface water. Mining companies also created a new mining technology called cyanide heap leaching to level entire mountains of rock. In order for them to extract the gold, they spray a solution of highly toxic cyanide salts. This cyanide is extremely toxic to birds and mammals drawn to these ponds in search of water and they can leak into the rivers posing as a threat to fish and other life forms. Geology is the science devoted to the study of dynamic processes occurring on the earth’s surface and in its interior. The core is the earth’s innermost zone. The mantle is a thick zone surrounding the core. The crust is the outermost and thinnest zone of the earth. The tectonic plates are various sized areas of the earth’s lithosphere that move slowly around with the mantle’s flowing asthenosphere. The lithosphere is the outer shell of the earth, composed of the crust and the rigid, outermost part of the mantle outside the asthenosphere. A transform vault is an area where the earth’s lithospheric plates move in opposite but parallel directions along a fracture in the lithosphere. Weathering is the physical and chemical processes in which solid rock exposed at earth’s surface is changed to separate...
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... (57) 10. Bibliography (58) NANOPARTICLES IN DRUG TARGETING 1. INTRODUCTION NANOPARTICLES * Nanoparticles are in solid state and are either in amorphous or crystalline They include Nanocapsules and Nanospheres.They are able to adsorb or encapsulate a drug thus protecting it against chemical and enzymatic degradation.Their size ranges from 1-100mn. * Nanocapsules:They are vesicular systems in which drug is confined to a cavity surrounded by a unique polymer membrane. * Nanospheres:They are matrix systems in which a drug is uniformly dispersed. The use of nanotechnology in drug delivery and drug targeting is a rapidly expanding field. The emphasis of this review is on biophysical attributes of...
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...VILNIAUS GEDIMINO TECHNIKOS UNIVERSITETO VERSLO VADYBOS FAKULTETO ĮMONIŲ EKONOMIKOS IR VADYBOS KATEDRA JŪRATĖ SISOJEVIENĖ IŠTĘSTINĖS NUOTOLINĖS STUDIJOS. TARPTAUTINIS VERSLAS TVimtu-10, GRUPĖ TEMA „MARKETING PLAN FOR NANOEDUCATOR II“ TIKRINO: Assoc. Prof . Renata Korsakiene ………………………… (parašas) VERTINIMAS: … … … … … … Vilnius, 2011 1 Contents I EXECUTIVE SUMARY........................................................................................................ 4 II CURRENT MARKETING SITUATION.............................................................................5 Market Overview.............................................................................................................5 Market demographics and needs...........................................................................5 Market trends and target market grow………………………………………….6 SWOT Analysis................................................................................................................8 Strengths................................................................................................................8 Weaknesses............................................................................................................9 Opportunities..........................................................................................................9 Threats...................................................................................................................
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