Nanomaterials (NMs), characterized by dimensions of less than 100 nm, exhibit unique properties that offer significant potential for sustainable applications. This chapter explores various types of nanomaterials, including carbon-based NMs (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, graphene oxides), metal-based NMs [metallic nanoparticles (NPs), metal oxides], ceramic, polymers, dendrimers, and quantum dots, highlighting their distinctive properties, for example, high strength, conductivity, and reactivity. These properties foster advancements in energy efficiency, environmental remediation, medical technologies, agriculture, and construction. However, challenges such as synthesis scalability, ecological and health hazards, standardization, and globally acceptable regulatory guidelines must be developed to harness their full potential. Future research should prioritize creating affordable production techniques, conducting thorough safety evaluations, and integrating NMs with cutting-edge technologies. By addressing these obstacles and encouraging cross-disciplinary cooperation, NMs have the potential to significantly impact the pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future, advancing energy solutions, environmental protection, medical innovations, and sustainable practices in agriculture and construction.

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Types and Properties of Nanomaterials for Sustainable Use

  • Arkadeb Mukhopadhyay,
  • Lokesh Chander Rohela

摘要

Nanomaterials (NMs), characterized by dimensions of less than 100 nm, exhibit unique properties that offer significant potential for sustainable applications. This chapter explores various types of nanomaterials, including carbon-based NMs (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, graphene oxides), metal-based NMs [metallic nanoparticles (NPs), metal oxides], ceramic, polymers, dendrimers, and quantum dots, highlighting their distinctive properties, for example, high strength, conductivity, and reactivity. These properties foster advancements in energy efficiency, environmental remediation, medical technologies, agriculture, and construction. However, challenges such as synthesis scalability, ecological and health hazards, standardization, and globally acceptable regulatory guidelines must be developed to harness their full potential. Future research should prioritize creating affordable production techniques, conducting thorough safety evaluations, and integrating NMs with cutting-edge technologies. By addressing these obstacles and encouraging cross-disciplinary cooperation, NMs have the potential to significantly impact the pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future, advancing energy solutions, environmental protection, medical innovations, and sustainable practices in agriculture and construction.