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'''Nanomaterials''' are materials with structural components smaller than 100 nanometers. They are of significant interest in various fields of science and technology due to their unique properties that are not found in their bulk counterparts.

== Definition ==

[[Nanomaterials]] are defined as materials with at least one external dimension in the size range from approximately 1-100 nanometers. At this size, materials begin to exhibit unique properties that affect physical, chemical, and biological behavior.

== Types of Nanomaterials ==

Nanomaterials can be classified into several types based on their structure and composition. These include [[Nanoparticles]], [[Nanocomposites]], [[Nanotubes]], and [[Nanowires]].

=== Nanoparticles ===

[[Nanoparticles]] are particles between 1 and 100 nanometers in size. They have a wide variety of applications in fields such as medicine, physics, and chemistry.

=== Nanocomposites ===

[[Nanocomposites]] are materials that incorporate nanoparticles into a bulk material. They often have improved mechanical and thermal properties compared to the bulk material.

=== Nanotubes ===

[[Nanotubes]] are cylindrical nanostructures with a very high aspect ratio. They are often made of carbon and have exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.

=== Nanowires ===

[[Nanowires]] are wires with a diameter on the order of a few nanometers. They have potential applications in nanoscale electronics and optics.

== Applications ==

Nanomaterials have a wide range of applications in various fields such as [[Medicine]], [[Electronics]], [[Energy production]], and [[Environmental science]].

=== Medicine ===

In medicine, nanomaterials are used in drug delivery systems, imaging, and diagnostics. They can be designed to interact with cells and tissues at a molecular level, allowing for targeted drug delivery and improved imaging capabilities.

=== Electronics ===

In electronics, nanomaterials are used in the production of transistors, sensors, and other electronic components. They can improve the performance and efficiency of these devices.

=== Energy Production ===

Nanomaterials are used in energy production, particularly in solar cells and fuel cells. They can improve the efficiency of these devices and reduce their cost.

=== Environmental Science ===

In environmental science, nanomaterials are used in pollution detection and remediation. They can be designed to detect specific pollutants and remove them from the environment.

== See Also ==

* [[Nanotechnology]]
* [[Nanoscience]]
* [[Nanomedicine]]
* [[Nanoelectronics]]

== References ==

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