The Mighty Power of Nanomaterials: Crash Course Engineering #23

The video explores nanomaterials, highlighting their small size and significant impact across various fields. It discusses their applications in medicine, such as treating diseases at the cellular level, and in industry, where they serve as catalysts and in water treatment. The unique properties of nanomaterials, like increased strength and reactivity, are examined, along with their potential risks and the need for further research. The video concludes by emphasizing the promising future of nanotechnology in solving complex problems.

What are nanomaterials and why are they important in modern technology?

Explain how the size of nanomaterials affects their properties compared to larger materials.

Discuss the challenges associated with using nanomaterials in medical applications.

What is the significance of the surface area of nanomaterials?

How do engineered nanomaterials differ from naturally occurring nanomaterials?

What potential applications do nanomaterials have in electronics?

Why is further research necessary for the safe use of nanomaterials?