Chapter 16 Introduction to Nanotechnology

Which of the following is an example of natural nanoengineering?

• A) The process of nuclear fusion
• B) The formation of mountains
• C) The nanostructure of the lotus leaf
• D) The behavior of black holes

Which is the technology capability?

• A) conducting heat
• B) eatable
• C) keep world peace
• D) time travel

Which one is true?

• A) Passive nanostructures---with erratic strictures and functions, used to improve various product components.
• B) Active nanostructures---nanostructures that stabilize during operation.
• C) Systems created through bioassembly or self-assembly.
• D) Molecular nanosystems— homogeneous molecular systems

The National Nanotechnology Initiative （NNI),created by the __________ to oversee a comprehensive nanotechnology research describes at least four generations of nanotechnology, of which only the first two are fully underway.

• A) FBI
• B) NBA
• C) C U.S. government
• D) D U.K. government

What are passive nanostructures used to do? Please chose the TRUE one.

• A) bioassemply

• B) scaffolding for tissue engineering

• C) laser-emitting

• D) cosmetics

Which one is NOT the risk nanotechnology may bring?

• A) economic disruption
• B) proliferation of low cost nanomaterials
• C) water pollution
• D) terrorist application

Who popularize the term nanotechnology

• A) Richard Feynman
• B) Eric Drexler
• C) NNI
• D) Namberno

According to the figure about comparison of nano material sizes, which one is the smallest?

• A) DNA
• B) Virus
• C) Red cells
• D) Bacteria