nanotechnology

Ancient Greek: Nano - dwarf. Nanotechnology involves extremely small structures i.e. at an atomic and molecular level. Nanotechnology is deployed in microelectronics (semiconductors) in surface engineering (enamels and synthetics), in the pharmaceutical industry (medicines) and in food technology (Nano-Food). Nanomaterials have many advantages over conventional materials such additional strength, lighter weight and better solubility. In the car industry, scratch-free, elastic enamels and light-sensitive glass are produced. Clean-rooms for nanotechnology require monitoring and control procedures at nano-level.

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