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Nanoparticles are unique element whose size stay between the range of 1 to 100 nanometers although they are again classified depending upon their diameter. Nanotechnology which works with nanoparticles has found many application and uses of this particle and they are coming handy in the various process. According to the scientist, general properties of many materials tend to produce new characteristic when they evolve from nanoparticles.

Nanoparticles fill the gap between bulk material, and various atomic structure, and this bridge between materials have solved many issues in the industries. A unique feature of nanoparticles is that it has huge surface area per weight which is evident in various applications of nanoparticles.

Nanoparticles have much application in different fields, and they are very useful in every field. As its application, there are vast uses of nanoparticles making them an important thing. Applications are:

Application in Medicine–

Polymeric micelle nanoparticles are used for passing drugs to the tumor and nanoparticles of polymer-coated iron oxide is used for breaking clusters of bacteria.

Application in Manufacturing Industry–

Nanoparticles of ceramic silicon carbide is used for creating lightweight, robust material from magnesium. Zinc oxide nanoparticles are used as a coating in textile, wood, and plastic.

Application in Research Purpose–

Nanoparticles of iron are used for cleaning carbon tetrachloride pollution, and iron oxide nanoparticles also help in cleaning arsenic.

Application in Energy Sector–

Carbon nanoparticles are used for creating low-cost electrode and silver nanoparticles ink are also used for creating a conductive line.

The following points depict the use of nanoparticles:

Used for creating durable and light material like crack resistant paints, scratchproof goggles.
They are also used for enhancing adhesion of tires.
They are also used in making food safety package, so that it doesn't get affected microbial agents.
They are also used for gene therapy.