Here is a terrific article about how Nanotechnology works from the guys at 'How Stuff Works': In order to understand this newly emerging world of nanotechnology, we need to get an idea of the units of measure involved, as well as some of its most redeeming properties.
Size Matters.
A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. This is smaller than the wavelength of visible light but one hundred-thousandth the width of a single human hair.
Include this incredibly small scale size with strength and durability and you'll find nano-particles that are one of fastest growing industries around.
Companies can use nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in just about any chemical, bacterium, organic or inorganic material. Because of this, it would seem imperative to have manufacturing safety regulations in place.
Unfortunately, nanoparticles nor the products and materials that contain them are subject to any special handling or labeling.
A branch called Nanotoxicology deals with these issues.
For many types of particles, the smaller they are, the greater their surface area to volume ratio. They also have a higher chemical reactivity and biological activity.
The greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in increased production of free radicals.
ROS production has been found in a diverse range of nanomaterials including carbon fullerenes and carbon nanotubes. ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity.
What does this mean in plain English?
When something causes free radical production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation and cellular death.
Due to the nano-size of these particles there is serious concerns about nano materials we can ingest, inhale or that have contact with our skin.
Here are some Nanotech materials which are already in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
Imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI's
Cancer detection
Sunscreen products
Vitamins and supplements
intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials
Packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust.
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles. It has a stealth ability to monitor Anything! Smart dust is literally a floating lab of information now being tested in the field of Bio-weaponry.
Whatdoes that mean for our future generation's safety?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg. A fusion of man and machine.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
For more information, visit us!
Flushing, detoxing, and re-vitalizing our body tissues is a wise strategy for regaining our health.
Size Matters.
A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. This is smaller than the wavelength of visible light but one hundred-thousandth the width of a single human hair.
Include this incredibly small scale size with strength and durability and you'll find nano-particles that are one of fastest growing industries around.
Companies can use nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in just about any chemical, bacterium, organic or inorganic material. Because of this, it would seem imperative to have manufacturing safety regulations in place.
Unfortunately, nanoparticles nor the products and materials that contain them are subject to any special handling or labeling.
A branch called Nanotoxicology deals with these issues.
For many types of particles, the smaller they are, the greater their surface area to volume ratio. They also have a higher chemical reactivity and biological activity.
The greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in increased production of free radicals.
ROS production has been found in a diverse range of nanomaterials including carbon fullerenes and carbon nanotubes. ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity.
What does this mean in plain English?
When something causes free radical production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation and cellular death.
Due to the nano-size of these particles there is serious concerns about nano materials we can ingest, inhale or that have contact with our skin.
Here are some Nanotech materials which are already in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
Imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI's
Cancer detection
Sunscreen products
Vitamins and supplements
intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials
Packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust.
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles. It has a stealth ability to monitor Anything! Smart dust is literally a floating lab of information now being tested in the field of Bio-weaponry.
Whatdoes that mean for our future generation's safety?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg. A fusion of man and machine.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
For more information, visit us!
Flushing, detoxing, and re-vitalizing our body tissues is a wise strategy for regaining our health.
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