Week 8: Nanotechnology + Art



Looking at this week’s topic first, I was scared because I had no idea what nanotechnology was, and second, I was afraid that I wasn’t going to be able to wrap my head around it. I do admit at some parts of Dr. Gimzewski’s lecture I was so confused, but once he was able to connect it back to products that almost everybody uses, I was very interested. When talking about nanotechnology it seems unrealistic in my mind, but from what I learned from the lecture videos and my research, it now seems all too real.

When Dr. Gimzewski brought up lines like L’Oréal and how nanoparticles are used in athletic wear, it instantly connected to my everyday life. The shampoo and conditioner that I swear by are by L’Oréal, and knowing that I interact with nanoparticles every day blows my mind. I also wear athletic and workout clothes almost every day of the week, so not only is my hair exposed to nanotechnology but also my very skin. Learning that big name brands like L’Oréal, Dior, and Lancôme all use nanotechnology was cool because I have used these products and know just how well they work.


Although I was excited to learn how connected I am to nanotechnology without even knowing it before, it was hard to do my own research without reading into the harsh critics that nanotechnology has. Even Dr. Gimzewski warned us about it in the lectures, but he himself is slightly unsure of it. When he was explaining the nanoparticles in the Slim Shake Chocolate flavor he stated, “Who knows what silicone nanoparticles will do to you in the long run..” This had me questioning a lot about the safety of nanotechnology and our bodies. I found online people worrying about the nanoparticles in sunscreen possibly seeping into the blood stream, or particles getting into our lungs and causing damage. After reading these claims I got a little worried, but overall after everything that I learned from the lectures I do support nanotechnology and I am interested to see what other products will be out on the market that includes nanotechnology.

Sources:
Gebel, Erika. "Nanoparticles In Athletic Apparel May Seep Into Sweat." CEN RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2017. <http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/web/2013/07/Nanoparticles-Athletic-Apparel-Seep-Sweat.html>.

"Nanowerk Emerging Technology News." Nanowerk. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2017. <http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-in-cosmetics.php>.

Sunscreens, EWG's 2017 Guide to. "EWG's 2017 Guide to Safer Sunscreens." EWG. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2017. <http://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/nanoparticles-in-sunscreen/>.

"Top FIVE Nanotechnology Cosmetic Products in the World." Ninithi.com. N.p., 16 Aug. 2015. Web. 29 May 2017. <https://ninithi.com/2015/08/16/top-five-nanotechnology-cosmetic-products-in-the-world/>.


Uconlineprogram. "Nanotech Jim Pt6." YouTube. YouTube, 21 May 2012. Web. 29 May 2017. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKlViSKkPd0&feature=youtu.be&list=PL9DBF43664EAC8BC7>.

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