In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, nanotechnology was nothing more than a vague pipe dream, but the sheer number of nanoparticle patents being filed shows us that those days are officially over.

Today we can see hard proof that it has become a full-blown reality, as more scientists and research groups devote themselves wholly to the pursuit of nanotechnology.

Each of these groups is likely to find a new and different application for nanotechnology, since it is an extremely universal discipline.

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