nanotechnology

(noun)

the science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres

Examples of nanotechnology in the following topics:

  • Overview of Biotechnology

    • Biotechnology refers to the use of the biological sciences (such as gene manipulation), often in combination with other sciences (such as materials sciences, nanotechnology, and computer software), to discover, evaluate and develop products for bioindustry.

  • Synthetic Antimicrobial Drugs

    • Antimicrobial nanotechnology is a recent addition to the fight against disease-causing organisms, replacing heavy metals and toxins, and may some day be used as a viable alternative.

  • Naturally Occurring Antimicrobial Drugs: Antibiotics

    • Antimicrobial nanotechnology is a recent addition to the fight against disease causing organisms.