The Role Of Self Assembly And The Construction Of A Nanostructure

Semiconductor Nano crystals or quantum dots are materials that are typically 2-20 nm in diameter, consisting of approximately twelve to fourteen thousand atoms. The effect of quantum confinement results, in the electrons and holes in the Nano crystal to exhibit quantized energy states; thus enabling them to exhibit novel physical properties that are not found in their bulk counterparts. Research in semiconductor quantum dots started with the realization that the optical and electronic properties of these particles were strongly dependent on particle size, due to quantum confinement of the charge carriers in small spaces.

To answer this, one does not have to look far as the Cavendish Laboratory is rather open with current projects. For example, Nanophotonics, which is the study of the conduct of light on the nanometer scale and its interactions, is an ongoing study at the Cavendish Laboratory (NanoPhotonics, n.d., para. 1). Specifically, the NanoPhotonics Group (NP) is looking into nano-plasmonics, polymer photonic crystals, semiconductor microcavities, et cetera (NanoPhotonics, n.d., para. 2). At this current time, it is rather difficult, as assembling “nano-chunks” of matter into a structure creates nano-materials that have emergent properties, which are not found in their constituents (NanoPhotonics, n.d., para. 3). Their goal is “moving from expensive fabrication of devices to elegant nano-assembly in which materials ‘build themselves’” (NanoPhotonics, n.d., para. 3). Overall this has a large reward if research is successful and actually leads towards a

Nanotechnology is a term of two words: the first word is “Nano” and derives from the Greek word “Nanos” and it means “Dwarf” or something very small. The second word is “Technology” and it means applied application of knowledge in a certain field. So nanotechnology is the technology of very small substances, and it specializes in treating the substance on the Nano measure to produce new, useful, and unique resultants in its properties [22-23].The Nano is a unique measuring unit and from the physical and mathematical point of view, the Nano equals one part of a billion of the measured unit. The nanometer (nm) equals a part of a billion part of a meter. Thus, it is 10-9 of a meter. The Nano is used as a measuring unit for very minute particles [24-26].

Working with nanoparticles is critical due to its nanoscale; they should be handled carefully considering safety

Fundamental physical measurements and basic analytical and spectroscopic techniques, along with computational modeling and simulations, will be implemented to study structure, function, and mechanics of these self-assembled and/or chemically synthesized bioinspired materials and organic-inorganic hybrid architectures. As my research program develops at the interface of biophysics10 and nanoscience,11 I would devote my efforts to the use of these self-organized soft materials for designing biosensors and stimuli-responsive smart materials.12–14 Computational tools15,16,17 will guide the molecular design and help to predict the structural and functional properties of these bioinspired materials and hybrid nanoscale assemblies for potential biomedical5,18 and biophysical applications. 19–21

Nanotechnology is a novel technology what generally deals with structures and systems with a size less than 100nm. [1] Due to its unique tiny size, the properties are quite different from bulk properties include physical properties, chemistry properties, biological properties. For example, gold in bulk form is inert, but in nano scale, it tends to be very active. Moreover, different sizes, structures, and surface areas of gold nanoparticles make it exhibit different colors.

This book by Hornyak and partners brings into perspective an integrated introduction to the nanoscience and its applications. The book further presents illustrations in full color regarding nanotechnology. From these illustrations, I will be developing a detailed understanding of the fundamentals of nanotechnology. I will also be acquiring knowledge on the different aspects of nanotechnology including chemistry, physics, and biology. The authors also discuss the impacts of nanotechnology on the society, which is also an important part of my paper. I will be gathering information on industrial concerns associated with nanotechnology in manufacturing and safety. This will broaden my discussion to a better-informed approach in explaining implications of nanotechnology in the modern

Nanotechnology is the cross disciplinary in nature, drawing on medicine, chemistry, biology, physics, and material science (Nanotechnology for Electronics and Sensors Applications, 1). This is an entirely new substance with unique properties that become stronger, and conduct heat and electricity. Although this new technology is argued whether it is good or bad. Some say that when the nanoparticles are inhaled it can be harmful to lung tissue, or saying in the wrong hands can be used for terrorism. Even through these arguments the benefits of this new technology outweigh the bad substantially. Nanotechnology will change the future for the better.

Nanotechnology is the development of atoms in a certain object. Nanotechnology has become very popular in the past few years. It is a way to rebuild the systems of life. To make systems move faster than ever before. Nanometer is about 10 times the size of an atom. Each of these has a huge effect on a system. Still there are questions out there that keep people wondering how important nanotechnology is to us. Many wonder how will it affect them and if we should continue this research. I myself wondered about nanotechnology. After researching this topic I have learned new and interesting facts to help me understand the entire concept.

Nanoscience is the study of objects measured in nanometers. To give a better perspective of size, one nanometer is one-billionth of a meter, or about eighty thousand times smaller than the diameter of a single human hair. A particular application of nano-materials in nature is the use of nano-finger tips which allow geckos to walk on walls. The gecko adhesive system incorporates one million foot hairs or setae in on each finger. One hair or seta contains a thousand of spatula tips which allow the geckos to attach to the wall. Synthetic nano-materials can be produced which exhibit strong adhesion effects similar to the gecko nano-finger tips. There are already many nano-tech products on the market which utilize synthetic nano-materials.

Nanotechnology is the gateway to near limitless possibilities for the human race. It opens the window to a new realm we previously have never experienced-- Nanotechnology is a branch of engineering that deals with the manipulation of atoms at the molecular level. The Institute of Nanotechnology in the U.K. expresses it as "science and technology where dimensions and tolerances in the range of 0.1 nanometer (nm) to 100 nm play a critical role”. Once automated, the nanoparticles will infiltrate every aspect of our lives- from medical, engineering, biomaterials energy production, to name a few. Practically everything we use today could be replaced by nanomaterial in some way, and it even has the capability to create new materials.

The understanding that by adding designed shape or interaction anisotropy to nanoparticles will further increase possible packing schemes to the motifs in their self-assembly process. Therefore, the understanding of how individual anisotropy scale up to build complex structures are of desperate desire for designing creative particles to be transformed into materials with desired properties.

Nanoparticles volume fraction distribution developed under the mutual effects of thermophoretic and Brownian motion forces.

In light of these shortcomings, there has been an upsurge in eco-friendly materials and devices, all in an effort to recover and save the environment. Nanotechnology, which deals with matter on an atomic level, has played a significant role in this movement.

Since the Computer Age, researchers have striven to make all components smaller. For example, the transistor started as large vacuum tubes originally used for phone line amplification in 1947. Since then, miniaturization steps have made transistors as small as 45 nm. Furthermore, materials that have certain properties in bulk have vastly different properties in the nano-scale. With constant new miniature electronics and novel nano-materials, scientists are experimenting with radical new designs for nano-scale automation. Nano-robots have been imagined doing almost all the tedious tasks of the future; from a nano-suit that constantly grows with the user to nano-synthesis of complex objects. Although there are some obviously ridiculous ideas