Jason Hope also feels that nanotechnology will play an important part in making humans sustainable on earth or any other planet they set foot upon. The tech might replace petroleum-based materials with greener options like carbon nanotube (CNT) composites, essential components of space vehicles’ hulls, and shields that are capable of providing superior insulation against heat, weight, and radiation.
Nanotech Will Lead to Better Uses of Solar & Wind Energy
We have already started making smart use of solar power at the consumer level by installing rooftop panels that capture sunlight and provide us with electrical energy. However, Jason Hope believes that we can further improve on this through nanotechnology. He believes that products like ‘solar paint’ will be developed in the future that would allow individual homes to capture sunlight and produce their own electrical energy instead of depending on centralized power grids for electricity. Moreover, the tech can be used to add some other essential features such as storage capabilities so these houses could even sell any excess electricity they may not need right away back to the grid. This could help in a big way in reducing electricity costs.
