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Nanochemistry

Nanochemistry is the study of developing and synthesizing materials of the nanoscale with a variety of sizes, shapes, structures, and compositions, as well as organizing these materials into functional architectures.

It is a combination of chemistry and nanoscience.

  • The study of chemistry at the nanoscale is known as nanochemistry. Any substance with at least one dimension between 1 and 100 nm can be referred to as a nanomaterial.
  • With a focus on how atoms behave and interact, as well as how they can be manipulated and controlled in chemical reactions at the atomic level, it comprises exploring the synthesis and characterization of nanoscale materials.
  • The study of materials at an extremely small scale with at least one dimension at the nanoscale is known as nanoscience, and it is an intriguing field.
  • Nanomaterials are regulated by quantum mechanics, taking advantage of their extremely small sizes, and possessing special and intriguing features that set them apart from bulk materials.
  • Since nanochemistry acts at a scale very close to the atomic scale, it requires highly specialized and advanced equipment.
  • Many disciplines, including geology, biology, engineering, and physics, can benefit from the seemingly basic study of nanochemistry.
  • Recent years have seen significant advancements in nanoscale science and technology.
  • In particular, nanochemistry provides an innovative strategy for making precise devices at the molecular level. Nanotechnology holds the potential of creating objects atom by atom, so nanodevices could find use in electronics, computing, computing, and medicine.
  • Nanochemistry is utilized in the energy sector to build ultra-small scale energy storage cells, and nano chemical behavior improves the qualities of materials used. It is also possible to create strong, lightweight conductors using nanoparticles.
  • Nanoparticles can be added to fabrics to aid in preventing microbiological growth. In particular, nanosilver is utilized to stop and regulate microbial growth. The manufacture of carbon fiber components for sporting goods, auto parts, and other items is another common application of nanochemistry.
  • Boundaries are constantly being pushed back by developments in micro instrumentation and the capacity to build increasingly regulated and severe conditions such as cryo-chambers, etc. So, the number and variety of applications of nanochemistry will increase over time.

Bottom-Up Approach: Nanomaterial Synthesis

September 4, 2023 by Kabita Sharma
Bottom-up approach

The Bottom-up approach utilizes and combines sub- or nanoscale items (atoms or molecules) to create nanostructures with new or different functions. This strategy, which enables more controlled system design, can … Read more

Nanosensors: Definition, Types, Examples, Applications

August 28, 2023August 15, 2023 by Kabita Sharma
Nanosensors

Nanosensors are devices with a characteristic dimension of just a few nanometers, they function similarly to regular sensors in that they detect minute quantities and transform them into signals that must … Read more

Graphene: Synthesis, Properties, Application

June 1, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal
Graphene

A single sheet of atoms organized in a hexagonal lattice nanostructure makes up the carbon allotrope known as graphene. It is the term for a sheet of a single layer … Read more

Fullerene: Structure, Properties, Types, Important Uses

May 31, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal
Fullerene Structure, Properties, Types, Uses

Fullerene is a carbon allotrope whose molecules are carbon atoms joined by single and double bonds. As a result, a closed or partially closed cage-like structure (a mesh of fused … Read more

Synthesis of Nanomaterials: 2 Important Types

May 11, 2023 by Kabita Sharma
Synthesis of Nanomaterials

The important component of nanoscience and nanotechnology is the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanostructures. New physical properties and applications of nanomaterials are only achievable when nanostructured materials of the necessary … Read more

Nanolithography: Definition, Techniques, Applications

May 5, 2023 by Kabita Sharma
Nanolithography

Nanolithography is a subfield of nanotechnology that refers to the process of imprinting , writing, or etching patterns on a tiny scale to build extremely small structures. Nanolithography is primarily … Read more

Nanotoxicology: Definition, Factors, Mechanism

May 5, 2023 by Kabita Sharma
Nanotoxicology

Nanotoxicology is concerned with determining the negative consequences of nanoparticles on human health and the environment. Nanotoxicology seeks to define and identify the hazards of manufactured nanomaterials and necessitates a … Read more

Impacts of Nanotechnology: Concerns and Challenges

April 13, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal
Impacts of Nanotechnology

In comparison to bulk materials, nanomaterials are characterized by significantly distinct defect dynamics, and as a result, they exhibit distinctive structural and functional features. Because nanoparticles have a high surface … Read more

10 Important Nanomaterial Properties

April 13, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal
Nanomaterials Properties

Nanoscience and nanotechnology rely heavily on nanomaterials. The study of nanostructures and the use of related technologies is a rapidly expanding field of study that spans several academic disciplines. It … Read more

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