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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

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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

"We were specifically looking to create a two-dimensional nanomaterial from tungsten semi-carbide," said Stocek.

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

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Nearly 15 years after discovering MXenes, a versatile class of two-dimensional conductive nanomaterials, researchers at Drexel University have now developed a way to create a one-dimensional version known as MXene nanoscrolls.

From Science Daily Mar. 31, 2026

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

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From Science Daily Nov. 18, 2024

To control the growth, fabrication, and electronic and mechanical properties of nanomaterials, understanding these processes is essential.

From Science Daily Nov. 18, 2024

The second article, published in Advanced Science, explores the usage of mineral-based nanomaterials, specifically 2D nanosilicates, to aid musculoskeletal regeneration.

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