Nanotechnology (a) What is nanotechnology and what are the main applications?: Nanotechnology & Materials Science Assignment, NYP, Singapore

Topic 5: Nanotechnology (a) What is nanotechnology and what are the main applications?

(b) What are the biosafety/biosecurity concerns of nanotechnology?

Pointers:

What are the main nanomaterials used in nanotechnology?

• What is the uniqueness of these nanomaterials?
• What are the main applications of these nanomaterials?
• What are the potential biosafety/biosecurity concerns?
• What are the possible control measures?

1. Selection of Topic

• Choose from any of the topics listed

2. Guide to Literature Review:

• Collect a range of materials

a. Mostly academic/professional sources; read with critical eyes

b. Sample journal articles will be posted on Luminus

• Group supporting/complementing themes

a. Organize common arguments; comment on how & why you find them coherent

• Group conflicting/contrasting ideas

a. Organize discrepancies; provide counter views

• Synthesize the materials into a coherent & logical flow