GENERAL APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS

Abstract

In recent times, nanotechnology has emerged as a pivotal and captivating frontier in the realms of chemistry physics, biology, and engineering. Its potential for groundbreaking achievements looms large, poised to reshape the trajectory of technological progress across a diverse array of applications. Nanotechnology, abbreviated as NT, entails comprehending, maneuvering, and directing matter at the aforementioned nanoscale, enabling the engineering, synthesis, and manipulation of the chemical, biological, and physical characteristics of materials – encompassing individual atoms, molecules, and bulk substances. Nanoscale components are used in electronics to improve efficiency, device functionality, and miniaturization due to these characteristics. Targeted medication delivery, diagnostics, and imaging made possible by nanomaterials in medicine have revolutionized patient care and treatment effectiveness. Additionally, nanoparticles help the energy sector by enhancing conversion efficiency, energy preservation, and catalysts for environmentally friendly manufacturing procedures. This manipulation heralds a new era marked by enhanced materials, devices, frameworks, and systems. This chapter delves into the myriad platforms of nanotechnology employed in fields spanning food science, medicine, textile industry, materials science, environmental preservation, defense and security, as well as space exploration.