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Synthesis, Characteristics, and Applications of Nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials: The Building Blocks of Modern Technology

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The field of nanotechnology is expanding rapidly and holds enormous potential for developing new materials and technologies. Nanomaterials, defined as materials with at least one dimension less than 100 nm, exhibit distinct physical, chemical, and biological properties that make them attractive for various applications. These applications range from electronics and energy to medicine and environmental remediation. This chapter presents an overview of the synthesis methods of nanomaterials, including top-down and bottom-up approaches, and discusses the unique properties that arise from their small size and high surface area-to-volume ratio. Moreover, we describe some of the most promising applications of nanomaterials, such as drug delivery, catalysis, sensors, and energy storage, and emphasize some of the challenges that require attention to enable their widespread use. Finally, we conclude by discussing the ethical and safety concerns linked with the production and use of nanomaterials and suggest some possible directions for future research in this thrilling field.

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  1. Department of Engineering Management, College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, 11586, Saudi Arabia

    Tabrej Khan

  2. Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India

    Balbir Singh & M. Manikandan

  3. Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

    Balbir Singh

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Khan, T., Singh, B., Manikandan, M. (2023). Synthesis, Characteristics, and Applications of Nanomaterials. In: Khan, T., Jawaid, M., Ahmad, K.A., Singh, B. (eds) Nanomaterials: The Building Blocks of Modern Technology. Smart Nanomaterials Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4149-0_2

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