Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology RevolutionA comprehensive, easy-to-understand handbook that explains what nanotechnology is and how it will revolutionize life in the future. The world's leading expert in the field, Drexler also examines the spectacular accomplishments that might result from a breakthrough: elimination of disease and pollution. 20 illustrations. |
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Page 60
... building blocks are grabbed from solution and laid down on the surface to make that film . The tourguide explains that the energy for this process , like the energy for molecular machines within cells , comes from dissolved chemicals ...
... building blocks are grabbed from solution and laid down on the surface to make that film . The tourguide explains that the energy for this process , like the energy for molecular machines within cells , comes from dissolved chemicals ...
Page 106
... building blocks for making large , complex structures . Systematic building - block construction was pioneered by Bruce Mer- rifield , winner of the 1984 Nobel Prize in Chemistry . His approach , known as " solid phase synthesis , " or ...
... building blocks for making large , complex structures . Systematic building - block construction was pioneered by Bruce Mer- rifield , winner of the 1984 Nobel Prize in Chemistry . His approach , known as " solid phase synthesis , " or ...
Page 134
... building blocks also go in , including motors , comput- ers , and dozens of little struts , angle brackets , and doohickies . The mix would look like someone had stirred together the parts from a dozen toy sets , if the parts were big ...
... building blocks also go in , including motors , comput- ers , and dozens of little struts , angle brackets , and doohickies . The mix would look like someone had stirred together the parts from a dozen toy sets , if the parts were big ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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