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Discuss the applications of Nanomaterials in various fields. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Automotive industry: • Lightweight construction • Painting (fillers, base coat, clear coat) • Catalysts • Tires (fillers) • Sensors • Coatings for window screen and car bodies (ii) Chemical industry: • Fillers for paint systems • Coating systems based on nanocomposites • Impregnation of papers • Switchable adhesives • Magnetic fluids (iii) Engineering • Wear protection for tools and machines (anti blocking coatings, scratch resistant coatings on plastic parts, etc.) • Lubricant-free bearings (iv) ELECTRONIC industry • Data memory Displays • Laser diodes • Glass fibres • Optical switches • Filters (IR-blocking) • Conductive, antistatic coatings (v) Construction: • Construction MATERIALS • Thermal insulation • Flame retardants • Surface-functionalised building materials for wood, floors, stone, facades, tiles, roof tiles, etc. • Facade coatings • Groove mortar (vi) Medicine: • Drug delivery systems • Active agents • CONTRAST medium • Medical rapid tests • Prostheses and implants • ANTIMICROBIAL agents and coatings • Agents in cancer therapy (vii) Textile / fabrics / non-wovens: • Surface-processed textiles • Smart clothes (viii) Energy: • Fuel cells Solar cells • Batteries • Capacitors (ix) Cosmetics: • Sun protection Lipsticks • Skin creams • Tooth paste (x) Food and drinks: • Package materials • Storage life sensors • Additives • Clarification of fruit juices (xi) Household: • Ceramic coatings for irons • Odors catalyst • Cleaner for glass, ceramic, floor, WINDOWS (xii) Sports / outdoor: • Ski wax • Antifogging of glasses/goggles • Antifouling coatings for ships/boats • Reinforced tennis rackets and balls |
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