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Volume 18, Issue 2
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Abstract

This review article explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and nanotechnology, focusing on their combined potential to drive advancements in nanomaterial discovery, drug delivery systems, and nano-electronic component design. It also examines the transformative effects of AI-enhanced nanotechnology in medicine, diagnostics, bioengineering, and other scientific domains, emphasizing its future implications across various sectors. This article examines the synergy between AI and nanotechnology, focusing on recent innovations in nanomaterial discovery, AI-driven material design, and precision medicine. It reviews case studies and research highlighting AI's role in accelerating nanomaterial development and its applications in medicine, electronics, diagnostics, and robotics, using a multidisciplinary approach. AI-enhanced nanotechnology has enabled the development of novel nanomaterials with unprecedented properties tailored for specific applications, such as highly efficient drug delivery systems and next-generation nano-electronic components. In medicine, AI-driven nanotechnology offers promising solutions for highly personalized treatments, improving therapeutic efficacy and reducing side effects. Additionally, AI is driving innovation in diagnostics and robotics, leading to more sensitive diagnostic tools and the development of nanoscale-precision robotic systems. The integration of AI and nanotechnology presents vast opportunities for scientific and technological advancements. As AI algorithms continue to evolve, their impact on nanotechnology will lead to breakthroughs in diverse fields, such as medicine, electronics, diagnostics, and robotics. This interdisciplinary synergy will open new frontiers in research, driving transformative changes in bioengineering, neuroscience, and beyond.

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The Convergence of Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence: Unlocking Future Innovations
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Keyword(s): AI-enhanced diagnostics; Artificial intelligence; nanodevice design; nanomaterial discovery; nanotechnology; precision medicine

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