SYMPOSIUM and
ROUND TABLE TOPICS
Nanotechnology is a field of research that harnesses the unique characteristics of materials at the atomic and molecular scale. At the nano level, the typical physics and chemistry rules no longer apply as objects adopt new properties rendering them more useful and powerful. A wide array of nanotechnology products has emerged across various scientific fields such as energy consumption, biotechnology, solar technology and many more.
This symposium will discuss the fundamentals of nanotechnology and highlight its diverse applications and potential problems. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Fundamental concepts of nanotechnology:
Design, characterization, production, and manipulation of nano-objects; top-down and bottom-up approach - Nanoengineering:
A branch of engineering that works at the nano-level. Nanoengineering looks at how various nanomaterials work together to create various materials, structures devices, etc. - Nanomedicine:
Nanoparticles for delivery of dug treatments; medical nanodevices; lipid nanotechnology; nano-electronic diagnostics - Green nanotechnology:
Nano-remediation, nanofiltration and water treatments; nanotechnology for the removal of plastics and oil spills from oceans; graphene nano-filters - Nanophysics:
Deals with the physics of structures, materials, etc. at the nanometer or nanosecond range nanofiber construction - Agriculture:
Nano-sensors for crops; nanoparticles in fertilizers - Graphene technology
Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms, that is extremely thin and lightweight. These qualities give it the potential to be used in numerous nanotechnology applications, ranging from fuel cells to battery technology - Microplastics
Microplastics are a prevalent issue, appearing in our water, air, marine animals, etc. nanotechnology provides a promising solution to be able to clean up these microplastics, via nano-coils, and various other alternatives.
