Nanotechnology.Zunia.org is one component of the knowledge exchange databases created by Zunia.org, which itself is part of Development Gateway, a project that works for more effective use of international aid and in other areas that benefit developing countries.
The nanotechnology database discusses emerging applications in the area of nanotechnology so that developing nations can also participate in developing and benefiting from these. The following post at the website illustrates the type of applications you will find discussed there.
Nanotechnology works at nanoscale, which means atomic and molecular levels. Working at these levels, it becomes possible to create new materials and change the properties of existing materials. One material that has important applications is electrically conductive composite materials that will also stretch and bend.
Smart clothing, flexible displays, stretchable circuits, implantable devices and actuators are some of the products that will find a stretchable and conductive material of high value. Carbon nanotubes, a nanomaterial, have superb conductivity. By creating a composite of elastic polymers and carbon nanotubes, it is considered possible to deliver a solution that these products can use.
Read the post at nanotechnology.zunia.org.
Tags: nanomaterials, nanotechnology
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