Week 8 Blog: Nanotechnology and Art

This week was fascinating in how I learned of the intersection between nanotechnology and art. What makes nanoparticles fascinating is how they are so small that we don't even realize that we are using technologies that incorporate them in our everyday lives. (Gimzewski) I find this interesting since it makes sense as nanotechnology includes materials with 100 nanometers or less. (Feder) An example can be seen in the ancient materials such as the Lycurgus Cup that use nanosized gold particles that when illuminated on the inside are red.


An interesting example that uses nanotechnology is the art piece titled LA Marche des Aiguilles created by Sara Coppola. Its uniqueness lies in how it uses microneedles which are utilized for delivering drugs. (Sayegh) This piece is crucial as it illustrates how the utilization of art can be a powerful tool that spreads awareness to the general public when it comes to medical technology.


In a different vein, nanotechnology is beginning to develop a strong place in the agricultural field. This can be seen as there are some nanomaterials such as polymer that are included in packing materials due to their resistance to environmental impacts. (Malik) While the current advancements are fascinating this is only the beginning as nanotechnology can influence technology on a grander scale. An example is how we could use gadgets that are scaled down to a smaller size to inject into our bodies and give us crucial information about our health. (Prodromakis)


References:

Sayegh, Abdul. “The Impact of Nanotechnology on Nanoart to Create Artwork.” International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, www.eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/The-impact-of-Nanotechnology-On-Nanoart-to-Create-Artwork.pdf. Accessed 26 May 2024.

Feder, Barnaby J. “The Art of Nanotech.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 25 Jan. 2008, archive.nytimes.com/bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/25/the-art-of-nanotech/.

Malik, Shiza, et al. “Nanotechnology: A Revolution in Modern Industry.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), U.S. National Library of Medicine, 9 Jan. 2023, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9865684/.

Gimzewski, Jim. “Nanotech for Artists Part 3 - Dr. Gimzewski”

Prodromakis, Themis. “Five Ways Nanotechnology Is Securing Your Future.” Phys.Org, Phys.org, 22 Mar. 2016, phys.org/news/2016-03-ways-nanotechnology-future.html.

Images:

Brooks , Chuck. Forbes Innovation AI 3 Key Areas Where Nanotechnology Is Impacting Our Future. 22 May 2022. Forbes , https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2022/05/31/3-key-areas-where-nanotechnology-is-impacting-our-future/?sh=4ef35c996741. Accessed 25 May 2024.

Panjwani, Laura. Nanotechnology Can Improve Safety, Effectiveness in Drug Delivery. Drug Discovery and Development , https://www.drugdiscoverytrends.com/nanotechnology-can-improve-safety-effectiveness-in-drug-delivery/. Accessed 25 May 2024. Fraceto , Leonardo. Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Which Innovation Potential Does It Have? 22 Mar. 2016. Frontiers, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00020/full. Accessed 25 May 2024.

Comments

  1. Jasper EliotMay 28, 2024 at 11:39 PM

    Hi Tristan, I agree that it's intriguing how we don't realise the ways in which we incorporate these technologies in our every day lives. I liked your reference to Coppola's art piece and how microneedles came into play. It's very important and true to recognise how this demonstrates art as a powerful tool like you say, to spread awareness and insight on medical technology. I found your example of nanotechnology advancing in the agricultural field intriguing too, and inspiring how it is the only beginning of that journey. Great read

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  2. OctaviusJune 2, 2024 at 11:42 PM

    Hey Tristan, it's Octavius Spencer, your fellow classmate. I really enjoyed your blog post this week about nanotech and art. It's fascinating how we don't often realize how these technologies are part of our daily lives. Your reference to Coppola's art piece and the use of microneedles was particularly striking. It highlights how art can be a powerful tool to spread awareness about medical technology. Just like Jasper, I also found your example of nanotechnology in agriculture inspiring, showing that we're just at the beginning of this journey. Thank you!

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