Nanoceramics : Nano is a buzz word for a reason.

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Nanoceramics

"NANO" is a buzz word for a reason. By the close of the 20th Century, large-scale industrial operations were run by computers and robots, far exceeding imaginations of 19th Century science fiction writers. This century will see the miniaturization and increased capacity of many things made with materials. Material scientists are challenged to control and build nanostructures to test, discover, and utilize the potential we know exists.

Some of the areas with promise in the early stages of nanotechnology development include:

Controlled Nanostructures for Structural Applications

Continuous coatings for corrosive environments
Precision blade edges
Nozzles and filters
Strengthening and toughening of lightweight ceramics

Electronic and Optical Applications

Precision thin layer multilayer capacitors
Continuous smooth nanocrystalline thin films for sensors and electrochromic materials
Size reduction and control of electro-mechanical devices
Nanotube arrays
Quantum dot structures
Optical filters

Energy Storage and Savings

Fuel cells with controlled composition and reproducible behavior
Inexpensive solar cells
Efficient micro-batteries

Biomedical and Bioactive Applications

Biomaterials such as valves for artificial hearts
Internal drug release devices

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