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| Subject | Date Asked |
| funding | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Can you please elaborate more on this statement: "it started as a buzzword to get funding" A: Before the word Nano and nanotechnology became part of the general vocabulary, it was used mainly in ... | |
| Start of nanotechnology study | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am interested in space research and want to go in it through nanotechnology. I searched but ... A: Nanotechnology is not an entry requirement for a research field, but it does enable different ... | |
| Manufacturing of microcontrollers | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: How are microcontrollers and other electronic devices manufactured at such a small scale, scales ... A: Manufacturing of these devices is done in a strict clean-room environment, as dust particles would ... | |
| Nano | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Always wondered this. If humans are on a sliding scale of general size, and on this scale to the ... A: Well on the right we have sizes all the way up to infinity, a tricky thing to think about, and on ... | |
| School | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Jan, Hi I am interested in nantotechnology and ask if you could tell me what are good good majors ... A: There is no real subject specifically to major in for nanotechnology, as it is present in so many ... | |
| The NanoWorld - I want to help | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: In your opinion, do you think Nanotechnology will affect only the 'wealthier' world, or will it ... A: NanoTechnology is making its way into the world in many technical and developmental aspects. Some ... | |
| the future of nanotechnology | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering, do you personally think nanotechnology will be "in" in the future (like the ... A: This subject area became fashionable because of the funding trends, and has remained of significant ... | |
| Non-nanoparticle Zinc Oxide | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing zinc oxide in non-nanoparticle form but it doesn't seem to be easy to ... A: Well this is a little off the normal subject, since you do NOT want nanoparticle form but you can ... | |
| can plutonium dioxide crystal form? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: this question is related to a nuclear medicine scan i took. will be willing to share if you wish. ... A: These small particles for medical use could probably stick together, but I do not know if they would ... | |
| Nanotechnology | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: What high school classes are required to enter the field of nanotechnology? More specifically can ... A: Well Tyra, thanks for the questions. There is no pre-requisite to enter any field, since ... | |
| The practical strength of nanotubes. | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: The main strength of carbon nanotubes in in their compressive/tensile properties, correct? However, ... A: Mainly tensile force is good for nanotubes; compressive forces they do not stand well. You can ... | |
| ragarding moving of atoms. | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Good day to you. You might remember me from before. I asked you about altering the atomic structure. ... A: The laser on an AFM is used for positioning, not for shaping anything. The needle is not visible by ... | |
| Shock Absorbing Material | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the best shock absorbing and durable material made to be used in a cushion.Do you ... A: Depends on the size of your cushion. See the following article for 'nano-springs': ... | |
| speculation on the aspects of nanotechnology. | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help answer my few preety general questions regarding the field of ... A: Your questions are intrigueing but I'm afraid we will not be using needles to manufacture things on ... | |
| Any Laboratory available? | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Is there any nanotechnology laboratory available for somebody who want to make an experiment? Is ... A: I would contact a government research laboratory or a university and see if you can access the ... | |
| a question about the field of nanotech | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I've been interested in Nanotech since I was 15. I'm in first year engineering right now and I'm ... A: The direction you are thinking about is very exciting and I think will be rewarding field for a long ... | |
| Nanoscience and technology | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping to pursue a career in nanoscience/technology but am not sure yet exactly which specific ... A: There are a number of nanotechnology sites. The chemistry aspects woulod be present in a number of ... | |
| Nanotechnology project | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm Gowtham.Currently doing my 3rd year in Electronics engineering.I'm very much interested in ... A: Solar cell technology is a very active area for nanotechnology projects. You can do a web search ... | |
| Nanotechnology project | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm Gowtham.Currently doing my 3rd year in Electronics engineering.I'm very much interested in ... A: You have to give me a little more information as to what you need or want to achieve. There is ... | |
| Nano-medicine Career? | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm a high school student who recently did a big project involving nanotechnology. I intend to in ... A: Actually we will see a huge increase in activity in this area. There are programs underway at NIH ... | |
| Materials:copper alloys | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: Which copper alloys have the best compromise between scratch resistance and copper content (more ... A: Well this is not really nanotechnology but more Materials Science. The bronzes and brasses are more ... | |
| particle susppensions | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have what will probably be a very simple problem, but I am too silly to work out the answer! I ... A: Well this is an interesting one. Knowing the density of the silica you have(can be found easily on ... | |
| Colleges | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm a junior in high school attending a Math and Science Academy and I'm starting to consider a ... A: Nanotechnology is present in a lot of study areas, but more strongly in Chemistry (specifically the ... | |
| Nanotechnology Science Fair Project | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm a freshman in high school at the highest science class. Science Fair is in February, and our ... A: There are really no simple projects for nanotechnology, but you may be able to investigate some of ... | |
| nanotechnology | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: What is a simple experiment that you could suggest for a middle school science fair addressing a ... A: Well this is a very interesting question. There is nanotechnology all around us, but it is ... | |
| Nanotechnolology education | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I am from India. I just complete my school education with 68% (Math, Physics & Chemistry). I am ... A: Well, nanotechnology is a field of mechanical engineering, materials engineering, physics, chemistry ... | |
| Nanoparticle coloring of glass | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: sir, I am told that silver nanoparticles can be used in the coloring of glasses. What specific ... A: Yes the use of nanoparticles for the coloring of glass is described in the following paper: ... | |
| tips on senior project | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: what would be the best way to do a pyhsical thing by using nanotechnology? would you be my mentor in ... A: We use Nanotechnology every day, it is present in a large number of industrial applications which ... | |
| About nanotechnology | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Please tell me some thing very shortly, about nanotechnology and its history. Thank you. ... A: I copied this from the University of Iowa's website, it is a nice description. Hope this helps, ... | |
| help | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i need to information about nanotechnology in wood science,also paper science. please help me. thank ... A: The best resource for finding out about nanotechnology in either wood but certainly paper is on the ... | |
| Nanotechnology Science Project | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a sophomore student at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology and I was ... A: Nanotechnology is a field that has been researched from many angles for a long time, but only in the ... | |
Jan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
General questions on NanoTechnology and Materials Science. Specifically in Electron Microscopy
Experience
Worked with Electron Microscopes for 25 years
Organizations
Microscopy Society of America, SAE, TMS.
Education/Credentials
PhD Materials Science
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