The primary reason for using grinding and milling in nanotechnology is to produce materials with enhanced properties. By reducing the size of particles to the nanoscale, materials exhibit increased surface area, improved chemical reactivity, and unique mechanical properties. This can lead to advancements in various fields, including:
1. Medicine: Nanoparticles can improve drug delivery systems, enabling targeted therapies and reducing side effects. 2. Electronics: Nanoscale materials can be used to create more efficient and smaller electronic devices. 3. Energy: Enhanced catalytic properties of nanoparticles can lead to better energy storage and conversion systems.