What are nanoparticles used for?
Nanoparticles have diverse applications across multiple industries due to their unique properties at the nanoscale:
Medicine & Healthcare: Drug delivery systems that target specific cells or tissues, contrast agents for medical imaging (MRI, CT scans), antimicrobial coatings for medical devices and hospital surfaces, wound dressings with enhanced healing properties, and diagnostic biosensors for disease detection.
Electronics & Energy: Conductive inks for printed electronics, components in solar cells and batteries, display technologies, sensors, and catalysts for fuel cells and hydrogen production.
Coatings & Materials: UV-protective sunscreens and cosmetics, scratch-resistant and self-cleaning surface coatings, antimicrobial paints and textiles, strengthening agents in composites and polymers, and corrosion-resistant industrial coatings.
Environmental Applications: Water purification and remediation systems, air filtration technologies, catalysts for pollution control, and sensors for environmental monitoring.
Consumer Products: Stain-resistant fabrics, odour-reducing textiles, enhanced sporting equipment, improved food packaging with barrier properties, and personal care products.
The global nanomaterials market continues to expand as manufacturing processes become more scalable and cost-effective, enabling broader commercial adoption.