26. What Happens To Bulk Properties At The Nanoscale? Discussion of Experiment 4 Nano-sized particles allow for a magnet in liquid phase rather than solid. Images L to R: Courtesy Bridge8/Flinders University
27. Definitions So what is nanoscience? Nanoscience is the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at the atomic, molecular and macromolecular scales where properties differ significantly from those at a larger scale. So what is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is the design, characterisation, production and application of structures, devices and systems by controlling shape and size at the nanometre scale. Definition from Royal Society and Royal Academy for Engineering 2004
Optional Research Question: Visit the British Museum Website and find out why nanotechnologists are interested in the Lycurgus cup. http://www.british-museum.ac.uk/science/lycurguscup/sr-lycugus-p1.html
Lots of clips of ferrofluid in action on U tube eg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SKVHv63SlM
Lots of clips of Nitinol on U tube eg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsBHF_j2FJ4
Photo: Mike Walker, http://www.popsci.com/node/9344