Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials

Nanochemistry

Nanochemistry is a new discipline concerned with the unique properties associated with assemblies of atoms or molecules on a scale between that of the individual building blocks and the bulk material. Nanochemistry is the use of synthetic chemistry to make nanoscale building blocks of desired shape, size, composition and surface structure, charge and functionality with an optional target to control self-assembly of these building blocks at various scale-lengths. Nanochemistry is the branch of chemistry that focuses on the synthesis and application of nanoscale materials, which typically range from 1 to 100 nanometers in size. This field leverages the unique physical and chemical properties that emerge at the nanoscale, enabling innovations across various scientific and industrial sectors. The applications of nanochemistry are diverse, spanning from medicine and electronics to energy and environmental science.