Week 8: NanoTech + Art

 This week's topic focuses specifically on nanotechnology and its relationship to art. I didn't have a great idea of what nanotechnology was before this week. However, now I find it very interesting. Nanotechnology is a newer field of technology that focuses on the world at the molecular level. It allows for a more refined understanding and scientific approach to technology and inventions. Dr. Gimzewski's lectures made it clear that nanotechnology is present in everything, or if it isn't right now, it will be soon. 

Nanotechnology has pros and cons. It allows for more precise manufacturing of clothing, beauty products, and more. In the beauty world, nanotechnology can be appealing to promote more effective ingredients at the nanoscale. Nanotechnology is also currently present within foods such as soda and cooking oil. Nanotechnology can be a game-changer in the food world to enhance or remove flavors or create edible wrappers. As time goes on, I expect that nanotechnology will become the norm in all different parts of life. Nanotech seems like a great thing; it allows for better technology and even more sustainable options that may benefit the environment. 

NanoTech in the beauty world

NanoTech in food

However, there is a negative side to nanotechnology. The health and beauty communities have raised many concerns surrounding nanotechnology. Nanotech is such an up-and-coming field that it is unclear the science and safety behind the use of nanoparticles. I definitely will be staying wary of nanotech but also keeping up with the news surrounding it. I believe that nanotechnology could change our world as we know it, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it infiltrate other areas of life. 

Sources:

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“John Curtin Gallery.” Art.Base, www.artabase.net/exhibition/2104-art-in-the-age-of-nanotechnology.

“Nanotech Jim pt1.” YouTube, 21 May 2012, youtu.be/q7jM6-iqzzE.

“Nanotech Jim pt6.” YouTube, 21 May 2012, youtu.be/oKlViSKkPd0?list=PL9DBF43664EAC8BC7.

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Singh, Trepti, et al. “Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science: Perception and Overview.” Frontiers, Frontiers, 26 July 2017, www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2017.01501/full.

Wijesena, Ruchira. “Top FIVE Nanotechnology Cosmetic Products in the World.” Ninithi.com, 16 Aug. 2015, ninithi.wordpress.com/2015/08/16/top-five-nanotechnology-cosmetic-products-in-the-world/.