The Technology Express Magazine | Edition: June 2022

NANOTECHNOLOGY IS INDEED
CAPABLE OF ESTABLISHING
OR MANUFACTURING
LUBRICANTS, USEFUL TO THE
CREATION OF INDUSTRIAL
APPLICATIONS. IN ADDITION,
NANOTECHNOLOGY
IS ALSO USED IN CAR
MANUFACTURING.
applications used.
Carbon nanotubes are highly
popular and prominent forms of
nanomaterials as they stand out
from the rest in terms of their
unique properties. In addition, they
are already put to use when the
manufacturer is looking for high
wear resistance or break strength in
a lightweight package. For example,
bulletproof vests, bike frames, etc.
The distinctive properties of
nanotubes also make them suitable
for water purification, drug delivery,
etc. The coils of carbon as seen in
the nanotubes are capable enough to
filter out the chemical, physical and
biological pollutants from the water.
Also, their shape can be coated
around the inner items, protecting
them from drug delivery.
Carbon nanofibers can be used
in manufacturing or producing
safety wear like biotextiles, which
offer multiple advantages like
antimicrobial properties, stain
resistance, etc.
Carbon nanoparticles can be
adopted with the concoction of heavy,
non-nano materials just like steel.
Whenever they are dispersed through
steel, nanoparticles come with the
amazing quality of increasing their
strength. With this, it can create
lighter materials as well, without
directly utilising the nanomaterial.
Application of nanotechnology in
manufacturing
Nanotechnology is indeed capable
of establishing or manufacturing
lubricants, useful to the creation
of industrial applications. In
addition, nanotechnology is also
used in car manufacturing, as
tire manufacturers are adopting
polymer nanocomposites in the
tires to increase their durability or
resistance. Also, nanotechnology can
be applied to the production of car
products such as motor oil.
In terms of electronics,
nanotechnology promotes the
manufacturing of electronic devices
like nanoscale transistors born out
of carbon nanotubes. In light of this,
within a small scale, you can print out
flexible items such as plastic solar
panels, flexible glass sensors, etc.
How is nanotechnology going to
change the realms of manufacturing?
It is very much true that
nanotechnology is a new concept,
whereas the high prevalence of
technology promotes its growth
at an exponential rate, making it
possible to see how effective these
technologies can be.
With the introduction of
nanomaterials, it is very much
understood how carbon nanotubes
are applied in the manufacturing
of various goods. However,
nanotechnology in electronics will
surely revolutionise the production
of flexible devices and circuit
boards. Hence, the adoption and
application of nanotechnology
continue to grow.
-feature@thetechnologyexpress.com
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