Nano in Daily Life, Pavilion of Knowledge (Portugal), April 29-30, 2011
01.7.2011Nanotechnology is not science fiction and it is already present in our daily life. Has it already reached the supermarket shelves? Find out the applications of nanotechnology in clothing, building materials, food preservation, and much more...
Together we explored different activities, discovering the wonders of the nanoworld!
Nanokit
The nanokit allows you to explore the world of nanoscience and nanotechnology through interactive and exciting activities.
Get inside a giant carbon nanotube
Carbon nanotubes are already being used with other materials to make lighter and stronger sport equipment (e.g. tennis racquets and golf clubs).
Anti-graffiti solution
Have you ever imagined a city free from graffiti tags and visual noise?
There are products on the market that can be applied on walls to prevent undesirable graffiti. These products contain silica nanoparticles that make the surface water and oil repellent, preventing the impregnation of the ink.
A smart glass
Discover a thermal insulation and opacity-controlled glass…
An electric field leads to the liquid crystals alignment, promoting a crystalline structure. The low emissivity is given by the nanolayer deposition of metal oxides on the glass.
Total protection lens
Explore the resistence, anti-static, photochromatic and hydrophobic and oleophobic properties of a len. These characteristics are achieved through the incorporation of different nanoparticles such as silica, polycarbonate or metal oxides.
A neat towel
Have you ever wondered how much you would save on water and detergents?
There are towels that do not get dirty! The tissue surface nanostructure prevents the adhesion of any solid or liquid, keeping them clean. The same principle can be observed in the lotus flower.
Perfumed tiles and flexible photovoltaic panels
Next time you go camping… just take a photovoltaic panel under your arm!
Although in a similar structure, the nanolayers deposition makes this solar panel thinner and more flexible than the regular ones.
The tiles of your bathroom can now release a fresh scent!
The nanoporosity of the tile allows a controlled release for longer periods of time.
Smart socks and bright pad
Some examples of electronic and photonic nanodevices…
Perfumed fabrics and colour changing clothes
What if your favourite perfume was also your favourite shirt?
What if your clothes could tell you the weather?
Nanotechnology can be used to create fabrics with additional properties. The addition of nanocapsules with fragrances or thermochromic dyes allows you to obtain perfumed and colour changing clothes.
Production of food nanocapsules and production of a nanoaromatic yogurt
Will you become an enthusiast of food tuning?
You can produce your own nanocapsules and add a new flavor or scent to you food. The nanocapsules allow a controlled release for longer periods of time.
Nanocapsules in food packaging?!
Imagine a smart package that changes its colour if the food is no longer proper for consumption…
It is already possible to produce cling wrap with molecules that can detect the presence of bacteria, nanosensors to detect pH variations and food deterioration and nanoparticles capable of protecting food from light and heat.
Photography Exhibition - Zoom in, Zoom out Nanoscale
Discussion
April 29 | 3pm"Nanotechnology - the future is today"
Maria Machado, CENTI
Collaborators: CENTI, CITEVE, Têxteis Penedo, Essilor, Sant-Gobain, Universidade Católica, Dominó.
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