NANOTECHNOLOGY TODAY: A DEEP DIVE INTO NANOMATERIALS

Abstract

Nanotechnology has become a rapidly growing field of science and engineering due to its unique ability to manipulate materials on a nanoscale level (Malyshev et al., 2018). This technology has immense potential and is projected to have a market size of over $30@ 4 billion by 2015, and over $75.8 billion by 2020. Nano materials, defined as having at least one dimension between 1 and 100 nm, have been identified as integral to the success of nanotechnology and are utilized to enhance physico-chemical properties by increasing surface area to volume ratio. These materials can be natural, incidental or manufactured and are classified as either being in an unbound, monodispersed state or as an aggregate/agglomerate (Shahzeidi et al., 2022). Given the immense potential of nano materials, they are used in a great variety of applications across multiple industries. The development of advanced nanoscales materials has given birth to a new field of study that shows great promise as a feasible means of treating both long-standing and emerging water contaminants. Furthermore, nanotechnology has the potential to impact a wide range of industries through the use of nano materials. According to statistical data, the global nanotechnology market is projected to continue growing and reach 126 (Nawar and Türler, 2022).8 billion USD by 2027 due to the immense potential held by this technology. In summary, nanotechnology and nano materials have revolutionized many fields of study with their unique properties and applications (Shahzeidi et al., 2022).