Several materials are pivotal in nanotechnology, each offering unique advantages:
Carbon-based materials: Graphene and carbon nanotubes are renowned for their exceptional strength, electrical conductivity, and thermal properties. Metal nanoparticles: Gold and silver nanoparticles are used in medical applications, electronics, and catalysis due to their unique optical and chemical properties. Quantum dots: These semiconductor nanocrystals have unique optical and electronic properties, making them useful in displays, solar cells, and biological imaging. Polymer nanocomposites: These materials combine polymers with nanoparticles to enhance mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties, finding applications in packaging, automotive, and aerospace industries.
