Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials

Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials describe, in principle, materials of which a single unit is sized (in at least one dimension) between 1 and 1000 nanometers (10? 9 meter) but is usually 1—100 nm (the usual definition of nanoscale). Nanomaterials are slowly becoming commercialized and beginning to emerge as commodities. Nanomaterials, defined as materials with structural components smaller than 100 nanometers, exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties that differ significantly from their bulk counterparts. These distinctive characteristics, such as increased surface area, quantum effects, and enhanced mechanical strength, have led to the widespread exploration and application of nanomaterials across various fields. The potential of nanomaterials to revolutionize industries such as medicine, electronics, environmental science, and energy has garnered significant attention from researchers and innovators worldwide.