15.4.8. NANOTECHNOLOGY

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does nanotechnology manipulate?

   Hint

   Think about the scale mentioned in class.

2. 2.

   Give one example of a nanomaterial.

   Hint

   Consider what materials were discussed.

3. 3.

   What is nanotechnology primarily focused on?

   • Manipulating matter on a macro scale
   • Manipulating matter on a micro scale
   • Manipulating matter on a nano scale

   Hint

   Think about the definition of nanotechnology.

4. 4.

   Carbon nanotubes can be used as which of the following?

   • Insulators
   • Conductors
   • Sensors

   Hint

   Review the applications of carbon nanotubes mentioned.

5. 5.

   Propose a hypothetical study on using nanoparticles for groundwater remediation. What would your methodology be?

   Hint

   Consider the processes discussed regarding in situ remediation.

6. 6.

   Assess the potential risks of releasing nanomaterials into the environment. What factors need to be considered?

   Hint

   What have we discussed regarding the challenges with nanoparticles?