The term "nanotechnology" was first coined by -

Correct option is B

· Correct answer: (b) Norio Taniguchi
· Norio Taniguchi is credited with coining the term “nanotechnology” in 1974 to describe the precision manipulation of matter at the nanoscale.
Other options:
· (a) Richard Smalley: Known for his work on fullerenes and nanostructures but not for coining the term.
· (c) Richard Feynman: Feynman discussed concepts related to nanotechnology but did not coin the term.
· (d) K. Eric Drexler: Known for his work in nanotechnology but did not coin the term.