Anti-Counterfeiting Devices - Science of Innovation

The video discusses the global issue of product counterfeiting, highlighting its economic impact and the efforts of federal agencies to combat it. Michigan State University (MSU) has developed an interdisciplinary program to address counterfeiting, utilizing expertise from various fields. A key innovation is the use of nanotechnology, specifically gold nanoparticles and DNA tagging, to authenticate products and detect counterfeits. These technologies offer new applications in product protection and consumer safety, with potential for future developments. The video emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to effectively tackle counterfeiting.

What is the estimated annual cost of product counterfeiting to the global economy?

• Millions of dollars

• Thousands of dollars

• Billions of dollars

• Trillions of dollars

Which university hosts the ACAP program focused on anti-counterfeiting?

• Harvard University

• University of California

• Stanford University

• Michigan State University

What is the primary material used by Allocilla to create anti-counterfeiting nanoparticles?

• Silver

• Copper

• Platinum

• Gold

How do nanotagons help in verifying product authenticity?

• By changing the product's color

• By emitting a unique sound

• By embedding a unique DNA code

• By altering the product's texture

What is the size range of the gold nanoparticles used in nanotagons?

• 50 to 100 nanometers

• 200 to 300 nanometers

• 100 to 200 nanometers

• 10 to 30 nanometers

What is the main advantage of using synthetic DNA in nanotagons?

• It simplifies the production process

• It reduces the cost of production

• It makes the product more colorful

• It provides a unique code difficult to replicate

What is one potential application of nanotagons mentioned in the video?

• Detecting counterfeit electronics

• Detecting counterfeit art

• Detecting counterfeit clothing

• Detecting counterfeit pharmaceuticals