Enhanced strength is achieved through several methods, including:
Nanocomposites: Incorporating nanoscale fillers like carbon nanotubes or graphene into a matrix material to improve its mechanical properties. Grain Size Reduction: Reducing the grain size of metals to the nanometer scale, which significantly increases their strength due to the Hall-Petch effect. Surface Coatings: Applying nanoscale coatings to surfaces to enhance their hardness and resistance to wear and corrosion. Self-Assembly: Utilizing molecular self-assembly techniques to create highly ordered nanostructures with superior mechanical properties.
