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Nano-Particulate Technology: Synthesis Feynman’s Vision in 1959 “There is plenty of room at the bottom” Microtechnology is a frontier to be pushed back, like HP, HV, LT Ordinary machines could build small machines, which could build smaller machines,…. to atomic level 22 years later, first journal publication of article on molecular nanotechnology (Drexler, 1981) Excerpts from “The Hindu” interview with Prof. Pradeep, Dept of Chemistry, IIT Madras; March 28, 2007 Excerpts from “The Hindu” interview with Prof. Pradeep, Dept of Chemistry, IIT Madras; March 28, 2007 Nano-Engineered Products Semiconductor nano-crystallites for use in microelectronics Ceramics for use in demanding environments Polymers with enhanced functional properties Transparent coatings with UV/ IR absorption properties, abrasion resistance Static dissipative/ conductive films Enhanced heat-transfer fluids Catalysis Topical personal care (e.g., sunscreen) pharmaceutical applications Ultrafine polishing of e.g., rigid mememory disks, optical lenses, etc. Functional Polymer Fillers To improve viscoplastic properties By addition of inorganic fillers Glass fiber, talcum, kaolin 20-60% dosage Disadvantage: incresed density of the composite materials Late ’80s: Toyota developed nano-clays (“bentonite”) for automotive applications Functional polymers are very versatile, even tiny amounts can have dramatic impact Other Applications Nanowire Nanotube arrays for EMI Shielding Superior thermal, electrical, mechanical properties SWNT, MWNT Metallic or semiconducting Carbon nanotubes provide special advantage in shielding Chemical Gas Sensing Low-power sensor arrays with high sensitivity, selectivity e.g., humidity sensors, solid-state resistive sensors, combustible gas sensors, etc. Ceramic MEMS 2D 3D microcomponents microelectromechanical devices for harsh environments Energy Conversion: Photo-voltaics, radiation detection, electroluminescent devices, etc. Electronics Related Fields: Scanning probe, scan