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Discuss the applications of Nanomaterials in various fields?

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(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 
  • Contrast medium 
  • Prostheses and implants 
  • Agents in cancer therapy 
  • Active agents 
  • Medical rapid tests 
  • Antimicrobial agents and coatings

 (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 
  • Additives

(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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