Carbon nanotubes are close to replacing silicon as a material for manufacture smaller, faster and more efficient microchips and devices, and lighter, conductive and more resistant quantum nanowires. The properties of graphene make it an ideal candidate for the development of touch screens flexible.
A new semiconductor designed by Kyoto University makes panels solar panels that double the amount of sunlight converted into electric current. Nanotechnology also lowers costs, produces stronger and lighter wind turbines, improves fuel efficiency and, thanks to the thermal insulation of some nanocomponents, can save energy
The properties of some nanomaterials make them ideal for improving early diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. They are able to attack cancer cells selectively without harming other healthy cells. Some nanoparticles have also been used for the improvement of pharmaceuticals such as sunscreens.
A new semiconductor designed by Kyoto University makes panels solar panels that double the amount of sunlight converted into electric current. Nanotechnology also lowers costs, produces stronger, lighter wind turbines, improves fuel efficiency and, thanks to the thermal insulation of some nano-components, can save energy.
Purification of air with ions, purification of waste water with nanobubbles or nanofiltration systems for heavy metals are some of their positive applications for the environment. Nanocatalysts are also available to make chemical reactions more efficient and less polluting
Nanotechnology enables the development of intelligent fabrics that do not stain or wrinkle, as well as more resistant, lightweight and durable materials for making motorcycle helmets or sports equipment.
Water scarcity is a serious and growing problem. Most of the water consumption is used in production and agriculture systems, something that the manufacture of products through molecular manufacturing could transform.
Infectious diseases cause problems in many parts of the world. Simple products like tubes, filters, and mosquito nets could reduce this problem.
Information and communication are useful tools, but in many cases they don't even exist. With nanotechnology, computers would be extremely cheap.
Many sites still lack electrical power. But the efficient and cheap construction of light and strong structures, electrical equipment and devices to store energy would allow the use of solar thermal energy as a primary and abundant source of energy.
Environmental wear and tear is a serious problem around the world. New technological products would allow people to live with a much lower environmental impact.
Many areas of the world cannot quickly assemble a manufacturing infrastructure at the level of the more developed countries. Molecular manufacturing can be self-contained and clean: a single box or single suitcase could contain everything needed to carry out the industrial revolution at the village level.
Molecular nanotechnology could make cheap and advanced equipment for medical research and healthcare, making the availability of more advanced medicines much greater
