Electrical applications for nano particles

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the electrical applications of nanoparticles, with participants exploring various types of nanoparticles and their potential uses. The scope includes conceptual understanding and application in nanotechnology, with a focus on identifying resources for further research.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is seeking resources for a mini research project on electrical applications of nanoparticles, expressing confusion over the available information online.
  • Another participant questions the specific type of nanoparticles being referenced, suggesting that the term is often associated with metal-oxides used in products like sunblock.
  • There is a discussion about whether carbon nanotubes and fullerenes should be classified as nanoparticles, with some participants expressing uncertainty about their classification.
  • A participant proposes organizing nanoparticles by type, such as carbon nanotubes, and detailing their electrical applications, but seeks clarification on the types and applications.
  • One participant suggests that the research might be focused on metal-oxide nanoparticles, indicating a lack of clarity in the original request.
  • Another participant expresses a need for specific links or resources related to the electrical applications of metal-oxide nanoparticles.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the types of nanoparticles being discussed or their applications. There is uncertainty regarding the classification of certain nanoparticles and the specific focus of the research inquiry.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the ambiguity in the term "nanoparticles," noting its evolving usage and the need for specificity in the research question. There are unresolved assumptions about the types of nanoparticles and their respective applications.

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Hi there, I'm working on a mini research about electrical applications for nano particles, since no books are available on this (in my city). I tried the net but I was confused of the much information about nanotechnology.
If anyone can find a link for an article (for free:blushing:) or any thing useful to my research pls help thanks.
 
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What kind of nanoparticles? AFAIK the term is usually used for the type of particles used in e.g. sunblock.I can't really think of an electrial application for such particles.

Or are you thinking of things like carbon nanotubes and fullerenes?
 
nano particle in general nothing specified, any electrical app of nano particles will do.
 
Yes, but again. The word is nowadays almost exclusivly used for various powders (usually metal-oxides).
A few years ago the word was sometimes used for e.g. C60 as well but I haven't seen the term used in that context in a long while. So if you have been reading more recent material this is presumably NOT what you are referring to.
So, I still don't know what you mean.
 
That what confuses me too. I've been asked to do this research a while ago and still not finished with it; I thought of numbering the nano particles to its types such as carbon nano tubes, then telling the electrical app of each one of them. If you can help me telling its types and the elect app of each one – I mean giving me a link to a website or so that describe them as I pointed above- I'll be thankful to you.
 
angel 42 said:
That what confuses me too. I've been asked to do this research a while ago and still not finished with it; I thought of numbering the nano particles to its types such as carbon nano tubes, then telling the electrical app of each one of them. If you can help me telling its types and the elect app of each one – I mean giving me a link to a website or so that describe them as I pointed above- I'll be thankful to you.

I don't think nanotubes can be considered to be nanoparticles, they are only "nano" when it comes to the diameter and can be quite long.
I would suggest you go back to whoever asked you to do this and ask him/her to be more specific. I could be that the question IS about powders and that there is an electrical application of e.g. metal-oxide nanoparticles that I don't know about.
 
I think that too, cause it took me time tring to figure this out and still done nothing, If you don't mind asking this what about the metal-oxide nanoparticles elec-app do you know a link for that (( you look like you know so much about it I guess))
 
anyhow thanks.
 

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