Nanoparticles 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryAtoms and compoundsGCSEAQA Created by: asho glenoCreated on: 14-04-15 16:43 Applications of Nano-Technology: cosmetics + deoderant, stain resistant clothing... ultrathin resistant polymers, photovoltaic cells (suns energy), tennis rackets and catalysts 1 of 8 Nanoparticles are very small... 1nm = 0.000000001 m 2 of 8 They include fullerenes which are molecules of carbon, shaped like... hollow balls or closed tubes 3 of 8 Fullerenes can be joined together to form nanotubes and... all those covalent bonds make them very strong (electrical conductors also) 4 of 8 What can be made using nanoscience - They have a large surface area to... volume ratio, so could help make industrial catalysts 5 of 8 Nanotubes can be used as stronger, lighter... building materials 6 of 8 Nanoparticles could make sensors to detect one type of... molecule and nothing else 7 of 8 'Smart' clothing can be made using nano-sized sensors to measure... pulse and temperature 8 of 8
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