What Types of Nanomaterials Require Offsite Storage?
Various types of nanomaterials and devices may require offsite storage, including:
- Nanoparticles: These include metallic, polymeric, and ceramic nanoparticles that are often used in medical, electronic, and industrial applications. - Nanotubes: Carbon nanotubes and other tubular structures that have unique electrical and mechanical properties. - Quantum Dots: Semiconductor particles that have applications in imaging, photovoltaics, and quantum computing. - Nanocomposites: Materials composed of nano-scale components that exhibit improved properties over bulk materials. - Nanodevices: Devices such as nanosensors, nanorobots, and other miniaturized systems that are used in various fields including biomedicine and electronics.
