Spintronics is an emerging technology that deals with the intrinsic spin of an electron and the associated magnetic moment in solid-state devices. The technology is also referred to as magneto electronics or spin transport electronics.

A ferrofluid is a metallic liquid that becomes magnetized when placed in a magnetic field. Ferrofluids are made up of clumps of iron nanoparticles that are evenly placed throughout a carrier fluid such as water or organic solvent.

A fullerene is a third form of the carbon molecule that falls in between graphite and diamond. It was named for Richard Buckminster Fuller, who was well known for geodesic dome designs whose appearance closely resembled spherical fullerenes. A Fullerene’s carbon atoms may be arranged in a cylindrical, ellipsoid, or spherical form.

Nanomachines (nanites) are small computers that are measured in nanometers and can perform tasks on a molecular level. They are relatively new, and while only a theory just a few years ago, they are quickly being integrated into a wide variety of industries and products.

A nanobot is an extremely small robot that operates on a microscopic scale. Originally spoken of in science fiction circles, there has been an increased focus on it in biological and robotics research. The term nanorobot was created by combining the terms robot and nanometer.

Nanotubes are believed to be stronger than steel, but more flexible than plastic. These nanotubes offer the potential to be a fantastic industrial component that could be used to further strengthen infrastructure that we build. More importantly, though, is how they might appear in chips and electrical wiring in the future.

Carbon nanotubes are a special type of carbon molecule which is formed into a tube-like chain. They have the ability to transmit electrical energy and have durability that is made stronger by their shape. Making the nanotubes from carbon does not require much special treatment and form easily under the right conditions.

Nanotubes are made from unique chains of carbon molecules which have unique properties. They are extremely strong and offer uses as a semiconductor to carry electrical signals. The process to create these nanotubes is relatively simple as elemental carbon can be manipulated in several ways under special conditions.

Nanoyarn is strings of yarn made out of carbon nanotubes that, according to some researchers and one company, can be made to the length of one kilometer.