NANOTECHNOLOGY: OVERVIEW, HISTORY, AND DEVELOPMENT
Abstract
Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing interdisciplinary field that deals with the manipulation and study of materials at the nanometer scale (1–100 nm). At this scale, materials exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties that differ significantly from their bulk counterparts. Nanotechnology has transformative applications in medicine, electronics, energy, and environmental science. This article provides an overview of nanotechnology, its historical development, and its contemporary applications, highlighting key milestones and future directions.Keywords
Nanotechnology, nanomaterials, history, development, applications, nanomedicine.
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