What is Nano Technology?

The science of manipulating atoms & molecules is called Nano technology, Nano means one billionth of the meter (10-9). Nano technology is having a growing interest worldwide and it is now a day’s often described as technology of future which is giving rise to the new functionalities at Nano scale dimensions ,which is taking world into the new and improved product qualities as well as it is providing better way of living. It has great possibility for producing improvements and innovations in many areas of life. Some of them are,

1. Reduced use of some harmful / scarce resources.
2. New and improved health treatment.
3. Cleaner, faster and safer manufacturing.
4. Quicker and smaller devices.
5. Increased life – cycle of products.

In Textiles

In textile applications of Nano technology range between high tech fibers stay clean textiles, antibacterial textiles, antistatic textiles, textiles that can change colour, textile protecting UV radiation, flame retardant textile, textile healing and nourishing human body. Nano technology is an opportunity for the textile industry that will shape its future.

In textile applications of Nano technology range between high tech fibers stay clean textiles, antibacterial textiles, antistatic textiles, textiles that can change colour, textile protecting UV radiation, flame retardant textile, textile healing and nourishing human body. Nano technology is an opportunity for the textile industry that will shape its future.

In Water & Waste Water Treatment

    Many areas, especially in developing countries, are seriously contaminated or damaged with consequent impoverishment of natural resources and serious effects on human health. Remediation of contaminated water – the process of removing, reducing or neutralizing water contaminants that threaten human health and/or eco system productivity and integrity – is a field of technology that has attracted much interest recently.

    With the rising need for clean water and subsequent increase in generation of wastewater, it has become mandatory to treat wastewater in order to obtain high-quality pure water. Nanotechnology is generally used in areas where there is a need for attacking the molecular level of the substances.

    “Various forms of nanotechnology such as, nanomembranes and nanoporous zeolites are being used for the treatment of water and wastewater,” according to the analyst of the study. “Though the pace of advancement of nanotechnology has been slow with respect to water and wastewater treatment, industrialists are researching various kinds of nanotechnology to effectively treat water and wastewater.”

    “Nanotechnology also provides more effective alternatives to the treatment of contaminants such as mercury, arsenic, and per chlorate,” explains the analyst. “As the impact of these contaminants on humans is gradually realized, it has become increasingly essential to monitor them at trace levels, which is impossible with conventional treatment methods.”