BIC Holds Public Lecture On Nanoparticles

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Darussalam Institute of Chemistry (BIC) recently held a public lecture, entitled 'Nanoparticles', at the Central Lecture Theatre, UBD. On hand to deliver the talk was Associate Professor Dr DTB Tennakoon of the Chemistry Department, UBD.

The lecture was pare of the institute's aim to instil knowledge of the science-of Chemistry to the people of Brunei.

Nanoparticles are particles with at least one dimension less than one to 100nm. A diverse array of nanoparticles and their effects are all around us. The dust and smog in the atmosphere, the droplets of water forming the clouds, colloidal particles in milk, are all nanoparticles.

The relatively recent rediscovery of the unique properties of these small particles has led to the search for more and better such materials, and this is one of the fastest growing areas of current scientific research.

The talk discussed the interesting properties shown by nanoparticles such as light scattering, coloured fluorescence in metal and semiconductor nanoparticles, novel electrical and magnetic properties, extremely high surface areas and unusual mechanical strength. The talk also dealt with the current and potential applications of these particles, leading to the technology based on them, nanotechnology. It concluded with a consideration of the potential for novel technologies based on nanoparticles. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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