nanoscale science and engineering
/ˈneɪnoʊskæl sɪəns ənd ɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ · nan·o·scale· sci·ence· and· en·gi·neer·ing
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- The study and application of the principles of nanotechnology to design, develop, and manufacture materials and devices at the nanoscale. Researchers in nanoscale science and engineering are working on developing new materials for energy storage and conversion.
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- The application of nanoscale science to develop new technologies and products. The company's nanoscale science and engineering team is working on developing a new line of nanotechnology-based medical devices.
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- A field of study that combines nanotechnology, materials science, and engineering to develop new materials and devices. The university's nanoscale science and engineering program is one of the top-ranked programs in the country.
Did you know? The field of nanoscale science and engineering has led to numerous breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and electronics, and is expected to continue to drive innovation in the coming decades.