Nanotech + Art
This week's materials were a little confusing to read and understand, but they were interesting because of its relation to science, medicine, agriculture, and art.
I enjoyed watching Professor Gimzewski’s lectures because he gave a lot of insightful information in relation to nano-technology and various systems and functions in today’s society. Gimzewski mentions that the nanoscale stems from the use of microscopes, specifically the Scanning Tunneling Microscope (SMT). With the SMT, many scientists and nano-technology specialists utilize this microscope to image, manipulate, and analyze materials at an atomic scale. Much with the field of nanotechnology, it is very necessary to be able to obtain images at a nanometer scale and without a microscope as technology, the field of nanotechnology would not be as advanced as it is today, if even possible.
The application of nanotechnology is also quite interesting when we analyze its presence in our modern society. Much of its applications are found in medicine, electronics, makeup, and even in food science. Gimzewski made an interesting point in his lecture in which he talks about quantum dots and the future of cosmetics. While there can be seen many functional and aesthetic improvements such as special effects in lipstick or greater coverage and finishes in foundations, it also poses a controversy in the safety and regulation of these advanced products. With more research for safety in these products, I believe that nanotechnology can truly change the makeup industry in such an innovative and advanced way.
Cited Sources:
Gimzewski, James K. Nanotech for Artists Part 1 . CNSI UCLA.
Gimzewski, James K. Nanotech for Artists Part 2 . CNSI UCLA.
Gimzewski, James K. Nanotech for Artists Part 3. CNSI UCLA.
Gimzewski, James K. Nanotech for Artists Part 4. CNSI UCLA.
Gimzewski, James K. Nanotech for Artists Part 5. CNSI UCLA.
Gimzewski, James K. Nanotech for Artists Part 6. CNSI UCLA.
Photo References:Dolatabadi, J. Ezzati Nazhad, and S.A.T. Opatha. “Emerging Trends of Nanotechnology in Advanced Cosmetics.” Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, Elsevier, 4 Mar. 2022, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0927776522001230.
Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM), webhome.phy.duke.edu/~hsg/264L/images/stm.html. Accessed 25 May 2024.
Shubham. “Nanotechnology: The Future Is Small.” Medium, Medium, 14 Oct. 2023, medium.com/@shubhamsbm1095/nanotechnology-the-future-is-small-b05a5d107413.
Hi Rebecca, you have a great blog post! I particularly enjoyed how you discussed Scanning Tunneling Microscope, and the use of nanotechnology in medicine and makeup. It illustrates the plasticity of science and art within out society.
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca, I enjoyed reading about the application of nanotechnology into the modern world and I also found it especially interesting on how nanotechnology can be applied to the future of cosmetics and food sciences. It really shows that there are endless possibilities to what the future can hold for nanotechnology.
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca, I also noticed that nanotechnology is present in nearly every aspects of our lives. I was particularly interested in how you highlighted the applications in cosmetics. I think that it's exciting, yet very thought provoking how nanotechnology has the power to completely change every industry, even food science. I think as we continue to advance as a society and see the intersection between nanotechnology, art, and the applications of both, it's important to ensure proper regulations.
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