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DEPARTMENT OF
CHEMISTRY SY B.SC SEM 3 2024-25
NAME :- VALVA TINA K.
SUBJECT :- CHEMISTRY ROLL NO. :- C3081 ENROLLMENT NO. :- 23SI001UG00614 INTRODUCTION TO NANOMATERIAL
Nanomaterials are materials with structural components
smaller than 100 nanometers (nm) in at least one dimension. At this scale, materials exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties that differ significantly from their bulk counterparts. The study and development of nanomaterials has emerged as a rapidly growing field, offering exciting opportunities for WHAT ARE NANOMATERIAL • Size and Scale • Diverse Unique Structures Compositions Nanomaterials can Nanomaterials are materials with at least Nanomaterials can take on various one dimension in the be composed of a shapes and nanoscale range, wide range of structures, such as typically between 1 materials, including and 100 nanometers. metals, ceramics, nanoparticles, This tiny scale allows polymers, and nanotubes, nanomaterials to composites. This nanosheets, and exhibit quantum diversity allows for nanowires. These effects and an the development of structural features extremely high tailored contribute to the surface-to-volume exceptional nanomaterials with ratio, leading to properties of distinctive properties. specific nanomaterials. functionalities. UNIQUE PROPERTIES OF NANOMATERIALS • Quantum Effects At the nanoscale, materials exhibit unique quantum effects, such as quantum confinement, which can lead to size-dependent electronic, optical, and magnetic properties. These quantum effects enable the development of advanced electronic, optoelectronic, and energy-related applications. • High Surface Area Nanomaterials have an exceptionally high surface-to-volume ratio, which significantly increases their reactivity, adsorption capacity, and catalytic efficiency. This makes them highly valuable for applications in catalysis, sensing, and energy storage. • Enhanced Mechanical Properties Certain nanostructured materials, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, exhibit APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS • Electronics Nanomaterials are used in the development of smaller, faster, and more efficient electronic devices, such as transistors, sensors, and memory storage. • Energy Nanomaterials play a crucial role in advanced energy technologies, including solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, and catalysts for sustainable energy production and storage. • Healthcare Nanomaterials are being explored for a wide range of biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, cancer diagnostics and treatment, tissue engineering, and biosensors. • Environment Nanomaterials are used in environmental CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS
• Scalability Transitioning from laboratory-scale synthesis to
large-scale, cost-effective production of nanomaterials remains a significant challenge, hindering their widespread commercial adoption. • Environmental and Health Concerns The potential risks and impacts of nanomaterials on human health and the environment are not yet fully understood, requiring more extensive research and regulation. • Characterization and Standardization The accurate characterization and measurement of nanomaterial properties, as well as the development of standardized testing methods, are crucial for ensuring quality and safety. FUTURE TRENDS IN NANOMATERIALS
• Advanced Electronics • Biomedical Applications
Nanomaterials will Nanomaterials hold continue to drive the great promise for development of smaller, transformative faster, and more energy- advancements in drug efficient electronic delivery, disease devices, paving the way diagnosis, tissue for revolutionary engineering, and advancements in computing, personalized medicine, communications, and leading to improved information technology. healthcare outcomes. THANKS
