Nanomaterials theory and applications

This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by Elsevier in Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering on 01/06/2021, available online: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-815732-9.00116-9 The accepted version of the publication may differ from the final published version.The behavior of matter at the nanoscale alters material properties in comparison to their bulk counterparts. Overall, materials at the nano-range demonstrate modified physical behaviors that offer favorable mechanical, thermodynamic, magnetic, optical, and biomedical properties for a range of applications. As such nanomaterials have their prominence in most scientific domains due to their ability to generate varied responses suitable for specific requirements. However, the implementation of nanomaterials in each situation requires a detailed understanding of the chemical and physical properties of the base materials, control parameters, and methods of fabrication. This paper introduces nanomaterials, their classification and measurement techniques followed by synthesis methods, common properties, applications, and prospects.Published versio