Several tools and technologies are instrumental in monitoring nanotechnology progress:
1. Analytical Instruments: Instruments such as Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) are essential for characterizing nanoscale materials. 2. Data Analytics: Utilizing big data and AI to analyze trends in research and development. 3. Databases: Maintaining comprehensive databases of nanomaterials and their properties. 4. Simulation Software: Using computer models to predict the behavior and interactions of nanomaterials.