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 40
... reason . Molecular manufacturing is , in part , about cost reduction . As mentioned above , molecular machines in nature make things cheaply , like wood , potatoes , and hay . Trees are more complex than space- craft , so why should ...
... reason . Molecular manufacturing is , in part , about cost reduction . As mentioned above , molecular machines in nature make things cheaply , like wood , potatoes , and hay . Trees are more complex than space- craft , so why should ...
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... reason . But as long as they do work , and work consistently , they can be used with confidence . This is the world of “ cut - and - try engineering , " so important to modern industry . Bearing lubrication , adhesives , and many ...
... reason . But as long as they do work , and work consistently , they can be used with confidence . This is the world of “ cut - and - try engineering , " so important to modern industry . Bearing lubrication , adhesives , and many ...
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... reason to try . There are advantages to making systems of molecular machinery that can use inexpensive , abundant chemicals , and devices that can operate in nature , but these machines needn't be replicators . A facil- ity like Desert ...
... reason to try . There are advantages to making systems of molecular machinery that can use inexpensive , abundant chemicals , and devices that can operate in nature , but these machines needn't be replicators . A facil- ity like Desert ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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