Uses of nanoparticles

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How surface to volume ratio as particles get smaller

catalysis - due to high surface area to volume ratios

main industrial use of nanoparticles

medicine and drug design

electronic circuitry

uses of fullerenes

widespread uses and applications that can provide an immense advance in materials technology

advantages of nanoparticles

use of nanoparticles in science is in its early stages so there are still a lot of unknown factors and potential risks

lack of understanding on how they may affect health

could be long term side effects which we haven’t detected yet as they haven’t been in use long enough

small amount of toxicity in a particular nanoparticle would be multiplied due to the high surface area to volume ratio

not easily disposed of by the body

disadvantages of nanoparticles