Engineered Nanomaterials

Engineered nanomaterials are materials made of particles that measure at least one dimension from 1 to 100 nanometers. They are being used in various industries, including energy, electronics, and medicine, and have the potential to revolutionize products and processes across society. Nanomaterials are finding applications as catalysts, biosensors, drug delivery systems, and more. They are also being used to develop motor vehicles with improved fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to create lighter, stronger materials for the construction and aeronautical industries. Nanomaterials have high surface area to volume ratios, meaning they have a large surface area compared to their size and are extremely reactive. This makes them valuable for applications where precise control of functionality and reactivity is needed. Additionally, nanomaterials can be designed to have unique optical, magnetic, or electrical properties, making them suited for a variety of applications.