Metal Nanoparticles, A Pioneering Innovation In The Field Of Nanotechnology

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Nanotechnology is rapidly developing in the field of science and technology, wherein the concept of nano particles plays an important role. Nanoparticles are an essential component in Nanotechnology. They are micro-sized particles of various chemicals and metals.

Nanoparticles can be of any metal or chemical and share similar properties of their parent particles. Thus Metal Nanoparticles are small particles of various metals. Some of the widely used ones are Silver Nanoparticles, Copper Nanoparticles and iron oxide Nanoparticles, etc.

Over the years, scientists have always been satisfied by them and they are now being used widely in biomedical sciences and engineering as well. Their ability to easily be modified and synthesized with various chemical groups makes them useful in the areas of biotechnology, magnetic separation, drug delivery and more importantly, diagnostic imaging.

Metal Nanoparticles Are Applicable In Almost Every Field

Moreover, Metallic nanoparticles are used in the development of various imaging services that have been developed in the recent years such as MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, SERS. Apart from this, nanoparticles of different metals are being used in various applications such as:

Researchers are using copper tungsten oxide nanoparticles to break down oil into biodegradable compounds.

Zinc oxide nanoparticles are used industrial coatings to protect wood, plastic, and textiles to protect from exposure to UV rays.

Silver nanoparticles are used in the manufacturing of fabric in order to kill bacteria, making clothing odor-resistant.

Researchers are using gold nanoparticles along with manganese oxide to control room temperature and fight various pollutants in air.

Iron nanoparticles are useful in cleansing pollution in ground water.

Iron oxide nanoparticles are being used to remove arsenic from water.

Silicon nanoparticles coating are used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries wherein they are known to increase battery power and reduce recharge time of the batteries.