Nutritional experts all agree that a critical aspect of any vitamin or nutritional supplement is the body’s ability to absorb the composition into the body. Our body is very capable of disposing of excess vitamins or supplements resulting in a loss to the system of the vitamins or supplements taken. The most effective solution to maximum vitamin absorption is the science of nanotechnology.

Nano is a prefix meaning microscopically small as in one-billionth. Reducing vitamin molecules to nanosize enhances the body’s ability to absorb them by passing the molecules through the blood stream and directly into body tissues. The result, of course, is that you will receive the maximum benefit of the vitamin or supplement that you are taking.

Nanotechnology has been able to reduce the cellular nutrition of a huge amount of whole foods into a 1 oz. serving. For example 1 oz of a new vitamin supplement is able to transfer the nutritional value of the following whole food list.

The vitamin B-6 of 70 eggs
The vitamin C of 4 Oranges
The vitamin A of 1 Cup of Spinach
The vitamin B-5 of 3 lbs. of raw Cauliflower
The vitamin B-2 of 6 cups of Almonds
The Folate of 40 spears of Asparagus
The selenium of 3.5 lbs of raw Tofu
The Manganese of 6 cups of Garbanzo Beans
The Vitamin E of 6 lbs of Avocados
The Vitamin D of 8 glasses of milk
The Vitamin B-11 of 50 cloves of Garlic
The Vitamin B-12 of 2 gallons of Yogurt
The Niacin of 5 Large Potatoes
The Biotin of 28.5 cups of Swiss Chard
The Zinc of 4.5 Cups of green peas

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Nonoites are machines that operate at the microscopic level. They would mine and process whatever they were designed for. It is possible nanotech would combine with other designs
to preform an alternate function that no single nanoite could handle.
Assume nanotech could help us process foods that would otherwise
have potential discomfort (i.e, beans,
coconut meat, etc.)

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We are all now on a Fantastic Voyage

Do you remember ‘Fantastic Voyage’ – the sci-fi film in which scientists shrank a submarine and crew, injected them into a dying man, and saved him from certain death before being resized for more adventures?

Scripted by Harry Kleiner in 1966 and novelized for Bantam paperbacks 6 months later by Isaac Asimov, it spawned an animated TV series as well as a Salvador Dali painting. Now, some 40 years later, it is seeing practical application in space and cancer medicine, as well as arguably more prosaic areas like materials science.

Today it is called ‘Nanotechnology’ and in this series of brief articles we’ll be exploring how it is beginning to influence the world around us. It begins by linking medical and building science.

Nanontechnology in a Nutshell

The science of Nanotechnology deals with very, very small structures, usually less than 100 nanometers in diameter. With 1 nanometer being 1 billionth of a meter, you’ll get some idea of how small this is by imagining the earth as having a diameter of 1 meter with 1 billion apple pips (seeds) inside it. Or, looked at another way, the dimension ratio between a meter and a nanometer is the same as between earth and an apple.

For the mathematical purists among you 1nm = 10 -09 m, i.e. 1/1,000,000,000
Einstein might have imagined this by building a train wagon in his mind, giving this a length, width and height of 1nm and then fitting this inside a few hundreds of hydrogen molecules.

For scientists and technologists this has special interest because at this size materials reveal unique properties when compared not only with ordinary bulk sized materials, but also their molecules. In essence they take advantages of properties that neither individual molecules nor molecular structures exhibit.

For example, if we could see it a gold nanoparticle deposited on a surface would appear purple, rather than shiny and ‘golden’ that we presently recognize.

Again, if you can imagine a molecule as having a very small atom at it’s core with many electrons spinning around this, all held together by the power of attraction, then you’ll get some idea of the scale of things they are working with.

Another example of particular interest to scientists and technologists currently working, or considering working in this area is that of Titanium Dioxide (titania). This is used in paints to give that extremely white, opaque finish. But nanonised titania is completely transparent.

Nanomedicine

Drug discovery, drug delivery and continuing miniaturization are three areas in which medicine has joined our Fantastic Voyage. Long-term, in-vivo diagnostics and more targeted therapy without side effects are on the horizon. Being able to look for drug targets on a cellular rather than multi-cellular, or tissue basis can be much more precise. Biosensors and molecule probes allow cellular processes to be examined and drug development aimed at molecular targets.

Latest treatment techniques already allow a drug to be put inside a nanoparticle, like a carbon or silicon nanotube. This might also hold antibodies to bind the drug, enabling smaller doses to be delivered direct to the targeted tissue. Various nanoparticle drug formulations are already being investigated in animal models and early stage clinical studies in humans.

Treating Cancer & Diabetes

Using such nanobots, i.e. vehicles for carrying treatments, radioactive generators are already being injected. Going direct to the infected tissue these give small radiation doses to treat the cancer without all the unpleasant side effects of radiation therapy.

By encapsulating pancreatic cells inside nanoparticles they can be kept alive to secrete insulin without being attacked by antibodies. It’s not a cure for diabetes, but does avoid unpleasant injections, delivering the insulin in a natural way.

Brain Tumors and Space Medicine

Neuroscientists are developing nanoparticles to cross the brain-blood barrier and could be treating brain tumors within a couple of years. Meanwhile NASA is pursuing remote diagnostics and treatments for space travelers, like radiation damaged cells. As Cecilia Haberzettl, founder and president of TechnoMed Strategic Partners, recently wrote in Nanotechnology

“When a cell is damaged by radiation it expresses different proteins on its surface. The nanobot would detect those proteins and then repair the cell, either by giving it antioxidants or by enhancing the natural mechanisms of DNA repair by some technique yet to be defined. Or, if the damage is severe, the nanobot could trigger the cell to die. All of that could happen while the astronauts are up in space, while avoiding communication delays due to the distance from the Earth.”

Next Time

From treating humans to treating the buildings in which they live, how nanotechnology is being used in materials science and how a Greek entrepreneurial scientist has developed products that protect surfaces from stains, moulds, and fungus. Personally recognised by Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, for the innovative nature of their work, they are undoubtedly delivering cutting edge nanotech inventions and technical excellence to improve and add value to a wide range of everyday products.

Look out for the next article to learn how this little company is experiencing burgeoning international growth by delivering massive advances and technical excellence in surface protections.

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Mobile phones are one of the most common pieces of technology used in our daily lives. Some reports put the number of cell phones sold in 2007 worldwide at 1.1 billion. With that number of cellular phones sold in 2007 alone, the market is very hot leading to expanded research and development of new handsets. Nokia and the University of Cambridge have teamed up on a new concept phone called the Morph described as a nanotechnology concept device. The concept design was launched at the “Design and the Elastic Mind” exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. According to Nokia, the Morph is a concept intended to demonstrate how devices in the future could be stretchable and flexible allowing the user to change the shape of their device on a whim. The nanotechnology construction is capable of providing users with flexible materials, transparent electronics and self-cleaning surfaces. Nokia Chief Technology Officer Dr. Bob Iannucci said in a statement, “Nokia Research Center is looking at ways to reinvent the form and function of mobile devices; the Morph concept shows what might be possible.” Nokia claims that certain elements of the Morph could be integrated into high-end handheld devices in the next seven years. Nokia adds that nanotechnology could at some point lead to low cost manufacturing solutions providing complex devices at low prices. University of Cambridge Professor Mark Welland added, “Developing the Morph concept with Nokia has provided us with a focus that is both artistically inspirational but, more importantly, sets the technology agenda for our joint nanoscience research that will stimulate our future work together.” Nokia made headlines earlier this month when the German government demanded $60.5 million in a refund of subsidies it provided.

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What will it be?

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I have a project that I am passionate for, and I want to find a way to build nanotech that can be compressed into a handheld device, and on command have them release and sort of make an armor on you. Is there an easy way to accomplish this? Another thing is sort of an energy sword which I compare to something from Megaman Zero or any of that from Megaman? lmao. But is it possible to create this?

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Nanotechnology, sometimes shortened to nanotech, refers to a field of applied science whose theme is the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally nanotechnology deals with structures 100 nanometers or smaller, and involves developing materials or devices within that size. Nanotechnology is an extremely diverse and multidisciplinary field, ranging from novel extensions of conventional device physics, to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, to developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale, or the scale of nothing, even to speculation on whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale. There has been much debate on the future implications of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has the potential to create many new materials and devices with wide-ranging applications, such as in medicine, electronics, and energy production. On the other hand, nanotechnology raises many of the same issues as with any introduction of new technology, including concerns about the toxicity and environmental impact of nanomaterials, and their potential effects on global economics, as well as speculation about various doomsday scenarios. These concerns have lead to a debate among advocacy groups and governments on whether special regulation of nanotechnology is warranted.

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I want to go to a school that offers electrical and mechanical engineering as well as several other engineering courses. Which would be best if I’m interested in being something a long the lines of working with nanotechnology and its development?

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Cambridge nanotech Fiji Plasma ALD Animation Video Cambridge nanotech, the world leader in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) science and equipment for research and industry, today announced the launch of its first line of plasma ALD systems, the Fiji Series. The Fiji is a breakthrough in ALD system design, said Dr. Jill Becker, Founder and CEO of Cambridge nanotech. We built it from the ground up for the specific purpose of plasma ALD, but with the ability to conduct thermal ALD as well. Built on the success of the Savannah, the Fiji delivers unparalleled flexibility and ease of experimental use for plasma ALD research. We are pleased to announce that the success of the Fiji thus far includes the delivery of ten Fiji systems on three continents, said Dr. Becker. The Fiji will be on display at ALD 2009 conference in Monterey, CA during the week of July 19th and can be seen by visiting Cambridge nanotech in booth #10 at the Portola Hotel. In addition, Cambridge nanotech scientists will present the first peer-reviewed papers based on research performed on the Fiji. About Cambridge nanotech Cambridge nanotech focuses on simplifying the science of atomic layer deposition for customers worldwide — from universities to the largest corporations — by delivering comprehensive services and versatile, turnkey systems that are accessible, affordable and accurate to the atomic scale. Cambridge nanotech, founded in 2003, grew directly out of Gordon Lab at Harvard University, one of the foremost ALD research groups in the world. Learn more at www.cambridgenanotech.com.

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