Nano-scale Materials

Nano-scale materials are substances structured at incredibly small sizes—about 1 to 100 nanometers, which is thousands of times thinner than a human hair. At this scale, materials often exhibit unique properties, such as increased strength, lighter weight, enhanced chemical reactivity, or improved electrical conductivity. These special characteristics arise because of the increased surface area and quantum effects. Nano-scale materials are used in innovative applications like medical treatments, stronger electronics, energy storage, and advanced coatings, unlocking new possibilities across industries by manipulating matter at the atomic and molecular levels.