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Industrial applications of nanoparticles
W J Stark1, P R Stoessel, W Wohlleben
1ETH Zurich, HCI E 107, Vladimir Prelog Weg 1, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland. wstark@ethz.ch.
Chemical Society Reviews
|February 12, 2015
Summary
Nanoparticles offer unique properties driving industrial innovation, with sustainable applications increasingly replacing traditional materials. This review explores established and emerging uses, highlighting research
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Over 20 years of research have identified thousands of potential applications for nanoparticles.
- Industrial relevance and sustainable applications are key focus areas.
- Nanoparticles offer unique properties attractive for chemical product design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the industrial relevance of nanoparticles.
- To highlight established and emerging sustainable applications.
- To discuss future research directions and trends in nanoparticle development.
Main Methods:
- Review of established industrial applications.
- Analysis of emerging applications in the chemical industry.
- Discussion of contributions from industry, academia, and startups.
- Examination of new trends like 'particles with an identity'.
Main Results:
- Identification of industrially relevant nanoparticle materials.
- Examples of sustainable nanoparticle applications replacing traditional methods.
- Insights into how academic research has impacted industry.
- Discussion of trends driven by advanced instrumentation.
Conclusions:
- Nanoparticles are revolutionizing industrial practices across various sectors.
- Sustainable applications are a growing trend, driven by unique material properties.
- Future research should focus on novel nanomaterial concepts and advanced characterization.
