Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles are particles between 1 and 100 nanometers (nm) in size with a surrounding interfacial layer. The interfacial layer is an integral part of nanoscale matter, fundamentally affecting all of its properties. The interfacial layer typically consists of ions, inorganic and organic molecules. Organic molecules coating inorganic nanoparticles are known as stabilizers, capping and surface ligands, or passivating agents. They are already being used in the manufacture of scratchproof eyeglasses, crack-resistant paints etc. Nanoparticles display various unique properties in respect to mass material.