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A Review on Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials: Nanofabrication, Characterization and Applications
Paras1, Kushal Yadav2,3, Prashant Kumar1
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 8, 2023
Summary
Low-dimensional nanomaterials, including nanoparticles, nanorods, and 2D materials, offer unique properties for advanced technologies. This review covers their classification, fabrication, characterization, and diverse applications in fields like photonics and energy storage.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology and Materials Science
- Focus on low-dimensional nanomaterials and nanostructures.
Background:
- Nanomaterials are crucial for modern technology due to unique nanoscale properties.
- High surface-to-volume ratio and distinct characteristics enable expanded applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive guide to low-dimensional nanomaterials and nanostructures.
- To cover classification, fabrication, characterization, and applications.
Main Methods:
- Classification of nanomaterials based on spatial quantization (0D, 1D, 2D).
- Detailed discussion of top-down and bottom-up nanofabrication techniques.
- Overview of characterization methods for nanomaterials.
Main Results:
- Categorization into nanoparticles (0D), nanorods/nanowires/nanobelts (1D), and 2D layered materials.
- Exploration of diverse applications including photonics, sensors, catalysis, energy storage, coatings, and bioapplications.
Conclusions:
- Low-dimensional nanomaterials are foundational to cutting-edge technological advancements.
- This review serves as a guide for researchers in nanotechnology and materials science.

