What Is Nanotechnology Considered To Be?
Nanotechnology is a generic term for the development of innovative materials and applications in various natural science and technical disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology and medicine, as well as engineering and material sciences. It deals with materials with at least one dimension smaller than 100 nanometres (nm), so called nanomaterials. With the help of nanotechnology, it is possible to develop structures, techniques and systems in which materials show completely new properties and functions. Industry, medicine, science and consumers hope that this potential will lead to beneficial applications in such areas as robotics, sensory technology, process engineering, biotechnology and medicine as well as for the further development of foods, consumer products and cosmetics.
