Everday Nanotechnology = Consumer Nanotechnology ??

Since I originally started talking about everyday nanotechnology (everydaynano.com was founded in September of 2003), I have been hoping to see more people discss the topic.

I feel like the discussion is warming up. It also helps to search google for "Consumer Nanotechnology" and not just "Everyday Nanotechnology". Here are some interesting links/articles to check out:

1. National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network: Real World Applications of Nanotechnology.
2. Nano Science and Technology Institute: Increased use of Nano technology in consumer products.
3. Nanovip.com: High Speed, Low Temperature Nano Ink Developed for Consumer Electronics
4. electronics.ca: Global Value of the Nanotechnology Inputs Used to Produce Consumer Products to Reach $10.5 Billion by 2010.

Nanobattery

Now here is a cool nano application. Several groups have been working on a nanobattery. The first time I heard of the idea was from a Febuary 2006 Scientific American article. In the article they describe a smart nanobattery that can be turned off and on, which is being developed by mPhase (http://www.mphasetech.com/ OTCBB: XDSL).

Researches at Sandia National Labs are also working on a nanobattery with the hopes that it will be used to power an artificial retna.

Having batteries on a small scale and with the ability to turn them on and off, allows for longer lasting and more compact electronic devices.

Image from Sandia Labs