Table 2 Characteristic properties of nanomaterials
From: Assessing the nanotechnology on the grounds of costs, benefits, and risks
SN | Properties | Examples |
|---|---|---|
1. | Catalytic property | Enhanced surface-volume ratio Better catalytic efficiency |
2. | Electrical property | Improved electrical resistance Enhanced electric conductance |
3. | Mechanical property | Improved magnetism Super-paramagnetic performance |
4. | Optical property | Better toughness and hardness Enhanced plasticity and ductility of ceramics |
5. | Sterical property | Positive shift in optical absorption and fluorescence Improved quantum efficiency of semiconductors |
6. | Biological property | Improved selectivity of chemicals Controlled release and improved drug transformations |