Nanotechnology, shortened to "nanotech", is the study of manipulating matter on molecular scale. Generally nanotechnology deals with structures sized between 1 to 100 nanometer in at least one dimension, and involves developing materials or devices within that size. Quantum mechanical effects are very important at this scale.
Nanotechnology is very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to investigate whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale.
There is much debate on the future implications of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology may be able to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications, such as in medicine, electronics, biomaterials and energy production. On the other hand, nanotechnology raises many of the same issues as any new technology, including concerns about the toxicity and environmental impact of nanomaterials and their potential effects on global economy, as well as speculation about various doomsday scenarios. These concerns have led to a debate among advocacy groups and governments on whether special regulation of nanotechnology is warranted.
The Nanotechnology impact on India is predicted to be larger than the IT and internet boom. The Indian government has already started Nanoscience and Nanotechnology initiatives and various funding agencies like the Department of Science and Technology.
A student should come with an open mind to pursue this course. The application of fundamentals is very necessary. He should be well-versed with subjects such as Physics and Chemistry. It allows a student to explore and innovate. So an objective and rational approach towards research and innovation is very important in this field.
Career opportunities
• Consultancy with regards to new industries and technologies.
• Cosmetics industry.
• Diagnostics and drug delivery industry.
• Electronics/semiconductor industry.
• Food (quality control and packaging) industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Teaching in Universities/College
Student after completing graduation/post graduation from nanotechnology can join any of CSIR laboratories or other reputed Nano labs for Research as a Project Assistant, JRF, SRF etc.
-National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi.
-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune.
-Central Scientific Instrumentation Organization (CSIO), Chandigarh
-Institute of Nanoscience and technology (INST), Mohali
-nsNRC Mumbai.
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Some of the companies in which Nano-Technology Students can work are : |
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· Neo Echosystems |
· Yash Nanotech |
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· Nilima Nanotechnologies |
· Nanoshel |
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· Quantum Corporation |
· Nano Bio Chemicals |
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· Reinste Nano Ventures |
· Micromaterial Pvt. Ltd. |
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· Saint-Gobain Glass |
· Monad Nanotech Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai |
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· Sisco Research Laboratories (SRL) |
· Qtech Nanosystems (P) Ltd, Bangalore |
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· Smart Nanoz |
· Innovations Unified Technology, Mumbai |
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· United Nanotech Innovations |
· Cranes Software International Limited, Bangalore |
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· Velbionanotech |
· Indian Engineering Services (IES) |
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· Indian Administrative Services (IAS) |
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COURSE |
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ELIGIBILITY |
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B. Tech. (Regular) |
4 Yrs. |
30 |
Intermediate / Higher secondary (10+2) PCM with % as per AICTE Norms |
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