Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Nanoscience involves the research to discover new behaviors and properties of materials at the nano-scale, while nanotechnology is the way in which these discoveries are utilized and applied.

Nanoscience is a relatively new area that is garnering significant attention worldwide. Scientists are actively working and creating new tools, products, and technologies to address various challenges.

Some of the industries where nanoscience is having the greatest impacts include:

WHAT MAKES NANOSCIENCE SPECIAL?

At the molecular level, this science is dedicated to investigating and discovering the behaviors and properties of various materials on a microscopic scale, subsequently manipulating matter on the nano scale.

NANOMETER

It is the billionth part of a meter, and to put it into perspective, the thickness of a sheet of paper is equivalent to 100,000 nanometers, while the diameter of a hair measures approximately 50,000 to 180,000 nanometers.

 

In nature, there are functions and processes that occur at the molecular level, which scientists hope to mimic and replicate. Nanomaterials can be found in wildfire smoke, volcanic ash, or sea spray. Nowadays, scientists have succeeded in creating nanomaterials with properties never before imagined. At the nanoscale, materials can behave very differently than on a larger scale. Some materials can increase their strength and resistance, others can become better heat conductors, and some may even completely change their properties, opening up a microscopic universe of possibilities.

The field of nanoscience emerged in the 1960s but has gained its greatest momentum in recent decades, achieving revolutionary breakthroughs. It is estimated to experience even greater growth in the years to come, as it has opened up scientific research at the molecular level and a world of opportunities.

The United States, Brazil, and Germany are leaders in the nanotechnology industry, while in the Asian continent, countries such as Japan, South Korea, India, and Malaysia are taking the lead.

The nanotechnology behind Éviter® products is capable of acting selectively, not damaging the healthy cells of the body or the surfaces it comes into contact with.