WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT

Nanotechnology, in a nutshell is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. The prefix ‘nano’ in the world of nanotechnology means a billionth (1 x 10-9). Nanotechnology is defined as the study and use of structures between 1 nanometer and 100 nanometers in size. Atomic and molecular manipulation is the essential core of nanotechnology. This science is used to create applicable particles.

Some of the earliest instances of nanotechnology include the manipulation of materials to make new materials. Rubber, static electricity, and the atomic bomb are considered by many to be the early rudimentary stages of nanotechnology.

From those early grass roots, nanotechnology has grown into a realm of science all its own. Now, the smallest particles are manipulated into products that many of us rely on without knowing that nanotechnology had anything to do with its production. Some examples on current nanotechnology based products include cosmetics, car windshield, sport equipments and paint coatings.

WHY THE NEED FOR ‘NANO ELECTRONICS’

Because of the potential opportunities nanotechnology offers in creating new features and functions, it is already providing the solutions to many long-standing medical, social and environmental problems that makes nanotechnology as of global interest especially in the research and development area, including MIMOS.

On top of that, it also helps complements national agenda in terms of venturing into new technology areas that can help improve the lifestyle of Malaysians in general especially through creation of new devices and materials.