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1
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What is nanoscience?

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The study of particles between 1 and 100 nanometres in size

2
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How big is a nanometre?

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0.000000005m

3
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Fine and coarse particles

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Fine 100 to 2500 nm

Coarse 2500 to 10000 nm

4
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Uses

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medical treatments
cosmetics, deodorants and sunscreens
electronics
catalysts

5
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Risks

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Very small some are concerned that we might breathe them in
Can catalyse unwanted reactions
Could bind to toxic substances due to large surface area to volume ratio