The term nanomaterials is primarily found in the fields of nanotechnology, sustainability and Environment 4.0, as well as industry and Factory 4.0. Nanomaterials are tiny materials whose building blocks are smaller than 100 nanometres – which is equivalent to about one-thousandth of the diameter of a human hair.
Due to their small size, nanomaterials possess unique properties that make them attractive in many industries. For example, they can be harder, lighter, or more conductive than conventional materials. A clear example: in the automotive industry, nanomaterials are used to develop paints that are more scratch-resistant and dirt-repellent. This means cars stay cleaner for longer and need less frequent washing – saving water and cleaning agents, which benefits the environment.
Nanomaterials are also used in medicine, for example, for particularly effective medicines that act precisely in the body without damaging surrounding tissue. All in all, nanomaterials thus help to create innovative products that make our lives easier and are more sustainable at the same time.
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