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nanomaterial

American  
[na-noh-muh-teer-ee-uhl] / ˈnæ noʊ məˌtɪər i əl /

noun

  • nanomaterials
    plural
  1. Engineering. any material that is made using nanotechnology or whose individual units are nanoscale in size.


nanomaterial British  
/ ˈnænəʊməˌtɪərɪəl /

noun

  1. any material that has an average particle size of between 1 and 100 nanometres

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Researchers at Oregon State University have created a new nanomaterial designed to destroy cancer cells from the inside.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026

The nanomaterial alters the interaction between two key proteins in brain cells -- with a potentially powerful therapeutic effect.

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A newly developed nanomaterial that mimics the behavior of proteins could be an effective tool for treating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024

It wasn't possible to construct the new tungsten semi-carbide nanomaterial using chemical means, so Stocek and Fanchini relied on plasma physics to form the single atom layers.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024

She makes a sharp left into a lab where her nanomaterial collection bags are already stacked on her lab table.

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As interest in quantum materials grows, nanomaterials like MXenes are gaining attention for their ability to improve computing power and data storage.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026

"Electrons are the lightest players in the plasma, but when they become magnetized, they dictate the rules. That simple change can completely alter how nanomaterials form."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2026

Overall, this study is a striking example of direct observation of solid-state ET, which can be expanded to observe ET and related phenomena in other nanomaterials.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024

This novel approach is highly valuable for direct observation of ET in solid nanomaterials.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024

"We can use this knowledge to minimize our exposures, in this case to various nanomaterials," Mainelis said.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024

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