Nano Technology
Hello everyone today we are here to understand emerging technology which has its scope to very far extent from aerospace, medical or even in defense of a country before we get into how this technology will benefit country like India, lets understand some basics of this technology.
Let’s understand what does a Nano mean in simple terms
It is a prefix which evolved from Greek word for dwarf- nanos
In terms of measurement system, we have meter as a SI form (international system of units) unit to measure distances. Hence one 1nm = 1 x10-9m.
Now let’s discuss various aspects of importance of nano technology
The best practical example of developing nanotechnology is the phone which you are holding in your hands now!
Phones are getting from thin to thinner and to thinnest, this is because of the new findings in Research and development of this technology.
Now let’s understand its various applicable fields:
· Medical field
This picture will some clear picture in medical fields
· Automobile Industry
it comprises of collision resistant materials and sensors which are changing the future of driving(Self driving cars)
· Electronic Industry
Very prominent use of this technology is developing quickly and is visible to great extent in public phase as the future of mobile phones are with flexible screens, transparent phones (like the one in IRON MAN movie..)
· Defense Industry
Nano fabrics are currently being researched and is at development stages for use in military camouflage uniforms, where nanoparticles can be injected into the fabric not only to make uniform durable but also to protect soldier from high temperature explosions and to resist impact of chemical
Now let’s understand the importance of this technology to develop in our country
The importance of nanotechnology was understood in 2001 and government of India set up NSTI (Nanoscience and Technology Initiative) since then DRDO was conducting an extensive work in improving the implementation of nanotechnology in defense sectors
Major areas under scope of research were NBC (Nuclear, biological, and Chemical) attack protection devices, stealth and camouflage, sensors, nanoelectronics yet DRDO had set up various research facilities in various parts of India one such is a Bengaluru based setup log-9materials startup is collaborating with defense industry to bring more well products for battlefield. Yet India need to accelerate!
sources:
- wikipedia
- gigapromo
- direct hit
Jai Hind
That’s a good summary on the topic