List of basic nanotechnology topics

For a more comprehensive list, see the List of nanotechnology topics.

Nanotechnology is, broadly speaking, the study of physical phenomena on the nanoscale. The following list of topics is provided as an overview of and introduction to nanotechnology:

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1 Basic nanotechnology concepts
- 1.1 Applications
- 1.2 Risks
2 Notable figures in nanotechnology
3 Notable organizations in nanotechnology
- 3.1 Government
- 3.2 Advocacy and information groups
4 Introductory reading

Basic nanotechnology concepts

Applications

Main article: List of nanotechnology applications

Risks

Main article: Implications of nanotechnology

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Notable figures in nanotechnology

Notable organizations in nanotechnology

Main article: List of nanotechnology organizations

Government

Advocacy and information groups

American Chemistry Council (US)
Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (US)
Foresight Institute (US)
Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (global)

Introductory reading

Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea by Mark and Daniel Ratner, ISBN 0131014005
There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom by Richard Feynman