Nanotechnology: an introduction and overview

Abstract

There is a tremendous amount of activity across the world on nanostructured materials and their applications in a wide range of fields. These materials are different from their bulk counterparts in physical, chemical, electrical, mechanical, optical, magnetic and other properties. Every industrial application relies on one or more of these properties to develop a process or product; so it is easy to see the impact of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology on all economic sectors. This talk will provide an introduction to the subject and an overview of nanotechnology developments.