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Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is an applied science focussing on design, synthesis, characterisation and application of materials and devices at the nano-scale.
‘Nano’ is the metric prefix meaning 0.000,000,001, 1 E-9, or one billionth, therefore a nanometre is about one thousandth of the diameter of a human hair.
At this scale, the ratio of surface area to volume is vastly increased, playing a significant role in changing the behaviour and properties of materials.
Visit the following links to learn more about nanotechnology, both in Australia and abroad.
Australian Links
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Australian Nanotechnology Alliance
Australian Office of Nanotechnology
The Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network
Victorian Nanotechnology Statement
International Links
