Nanoengineering and nanoscience:current and emerging trends
Abstract
The study of science at the nanoscale has become one of the most important
research topics in recent years. Almost all branches of science are interested in nanotechnology.
Metal and metal oxides, carbon family products, polymers, clays and composites
are some of the nanomaterials used. Despite their small size, nanomaterials
have different properties such as large surface area, different particle shape and size,
pore volume, biocompatibility and biodispersibility. For this reason, nanotechnology
has also spread to the industry. Due to their unique properties, nanomaterials are
widely used in medical, water treatment, sensor and environmental applications. Although
nanotechnology research has accelerated especially in recent years, there are
still many unexplored materials and application areas. The aim of this study is to investigate
the advantages and disadvantages of nanomaterials and nanotechnology applications
by examining their usage areas in scientific and industrial fields.