The rough and tuff construction field is opening a "fresh cold one" for their new friends, the Science nerds. Nano technology has made its way out of the computer and into the construction field. Nanotechnology is now able to protect all of the things we can build !
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Nano Technology is very small, to help get a visual lets take a 1 millimeter wide sugar granule is visible.
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But try to envision one sugar molecule, which measures about 1 nanometer across, or one million times smaller. Nanotechnology refers to materials, devices and processes that take place on a scale generally between 0.1 and 100 nanometers. A nanometer is one thousandth of a micrometer, which is equal to one thousandth of a millimeter.
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For about 70 years, electron microscopes have opened the window for scientists to observe nanoscale structures -- a red blood cell’s diameter is approximately 7 micrometers or 7,000 nanometers; a DNA molecule is about 2.5 nanometers wide. Now you can begin to appreciate how extraordinary it is to work with matter on a nanoscale.
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Work at the nanoscale level can lead to innovations that allow surgeons to successfully repair a weakened artery, and allow chemists to develop safer, more effective, crop protection treatments or create a pair of pants that change depending on the weather! Ultimately, nanotechnology is considered an enabling technology that is leading to advanced materials, devices, and applications that improve life, health, safety, and the environment. The Sealant industry has made huge changes with this new science technology. Sealants that provide fire resistants, metal protection, concrete enhancement, wood protection, anti graffiti, air craft, ship hulls. Bigger is not always better!
The Scientists and companies involved promote the responsible development of nanoscale products in accordance with Responsible Care, supports the use of existing regulatory frameworks for managing nanomaterials and seeks to engage others in order to develop and maintain a public awareness and understanding of the advantages of nanotechnology.
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The next time you really need to protect what you have built, let Nano Technology protect your blood,sweat and tears!