11th International Conference on
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Nanomaterials are materials engineered with structural features at the nanoscale. Their high surface-area-to-volume ratio and quantum effects impart extraordinary strength, conductivity, reactivity and biological compatibility. Nanotechnology is the science and engineering of manipulating matter at the atomic, molecular, and supramolecular levels—typically within the range of 1 to 100 nanometres. At this minuscule scale, materials exhibit remarkable properties—electrical, optical, mechanical, magnetic—that differ significantly from their macroscale counterparts.
Material Chemistry (Organic & Inorganic)
Nano Materials conflation and Characterisation
Materials Science and Engineering Physics
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
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Nanomaterials in material science represent a transformative class of materials that possess structural features engineered at the nanometre scale—typically less than 100 nanometres. At this scale, materials behave in ways that challenge classical physical laws and open up novel functionalities. Nanomaterials are not just miniaturized versions of existing substances—they are fundamentally reimagined building blocks for the next generation of high-performance materials.
Synthesis and Fabrication of Nanomaterials
Structural and Mechanical Behaviour of Nanomaterials
Environmental and Sustainable Nanomaterials
Techniques in Nanomaterials
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Nanodevices and nanosensors are ultra-small, high-performance systems capable of detecting, transmitting, or manipulating signals at the molecular or atomic scale. Built with precision engineering, these devices can monitor changes in temperature, pressure, chemical composition, or biomolecules in real-time. Their nanoscale dimensions allow them to interface directly with cells, DNA strands, or single atoms—unlocking extreme sensitivity and selectivity. From wearable health diagnostics to quantum-scale transistors, nanodevices power breakthroughs in both sensing and actuation. They operate through mechanisms like electron tunneling, surface plasmon resonance, or piezoresistivity for rapid signal generation. Nanosensors can detect pollutants, pathogens, or biomarkers at parts-per-billion levels, reshaping environmental and biomedical monitoring.
Chemical & Gas Nanosensors
Biosensing
Nanoactuators
Optical and Plasmonic Nanosensors
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Graphene opened the door to the world of two-dimensional materials, a new generation of 2D materials is rapidly expanding the frontier. Materials like transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and black phosphorus offer diverse electronic, optical, and magnetic properties. These atomically thin crystals exhibit semiconducting, insulating, and even ferroelectric behaviors not found in graphene. Their layer-dependent properties allow precise control over bandgaps, making them ideal for nanoelectronics, sensing, and optoelectronics.
2D heterostructures created by stacking different monolayers enable custom-designed quantum devices and tunable interfaces. Unlike bulk materials, they support strain engineering, valleytronics, and ultra-low energy switching mechanisms. Their chemical versatility opens pathways for functional coatings, catalysts, and energy conversion systems.
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Nanocomposites and nanostructured polymers merge the flexibility of polymers with the extraordinary properties of nanomaterials. At the molecular level, nanoparticles act as reinforcements—improving strength, conductivity, flame resistance, and barrier performance. These materials go beyond traditional plastics, offering tunable functionality for electronics, aerospace, packaging, and biomedicine. Through nanoscale structuring, polymers can self-assemble, respond to stimuli, or mimic biological tissues. Nanoclay, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and metal oxides create multi-functional hybrids with minimal filler loadings. Their lightweight nature, combined with high performance, is revolutionizing structural and functional material design. Nanostructured polymers also enable smart coatings, shape-memory devices, and sustainable, recyclable solutions.
Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites
Smart Nanopolymer Systems
Sustainable Nanocomposites
Magnetic Polymers
Coatings and Films
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Nanomaterials are transforming electronics and optoelectronics by enabling faster, smaller, and more efficient devices at atomic precision. At this scale, quantum effects dominate, unlocking new behaviors in conductivity, photonics, and carrier mobility. Materials like graphene, quantum dots, and 2D semiconductors enable ultra-fast switching, tunable emission, and flexible circuitry. Their integration allows thinner displays, wearable tech, high-speed communication, and energy-efficient computing. Nanoscale interfaces improve charge transport, reduce losses, and enhance device lifetimes across platforms. Optoelectronic nanostructures absorb, emit, and guide light with customizable wavelengths for advanced imaging and sensing.These materials open pathways to neuromorphic computing, flexible photovoltaics, and integrated photonic chips.
Flexible Electronics
Light-Emitting Nanomaterials
Nano-Interconnects
Optical Signal Processing
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Nanomaterials are redefining biotechnology by enabling precise interaction with biological systems at the molecular and cellular level. Engineered nanoparticles act as carriers, sensors, and scaffolds—offering unmatched control over drug delivery, diagnostics, and tissue engineering. Their high surface area and functional tunability allow selective targeting, minimal invasiveness, and enhanced biocompatibility.
From responsive drug nanocarriers to smart biosensors, they are making therapies more personalized and less invasive. Nanostructured surfaces guide cell behavior, promoting regeneration and accelerating healing in biomedical implants. They also play a pivotal role in gene editing tools, RNA delivery, and real-time bioimaging. Hybrid bio-nanomaterials blur the line between synthetic and living systems, unlocking biohybrid innovations.
Nano-Carriers
Nano Diagnostics
Tissue Engineering
Genetic & Cellular Engineering
Nano-Bio Interfaces
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Nanomaterials are transforming 3D printing by enhancing the functionality, resolution, and performance of printed structures at the microscale and beyond. Incorporating nanoparticles into printable inks, resins, and filaments enables the fabrication of objects with tailored mechanical, thermal, electrical, and biological properties. These nanocomposites allow for stronger, lighter, and more responsive components, opening new doors in aerospace, healthcare, and soft robotics. The nanoscale fillers improve interlayer bonding, conductivity, and print fidelity, even in complex geometries. Functional nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles, and graphene derivatives empower smart and multifunctional printing. They also enable self-healing, shape-memory, and stimuli-responsive capabilities in printed parts. This convergence of additive manufacturing and nanotechnology is redefining how materials behave—before, during, and after fabrication.
Nano-Enhanced Printing Materials
Additive Manufacturing
Bioprinting
Nanoscale Precision & Print Resolution
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Nanotechnology is revolutionizing photovoltaics by enhancing light absorption, charge separation, and energy conversion at the nanoscale. Nanostructured materials—like quantum dots, nanowires, and perovskite layers—enable thinner, more efficient, and flexible solar cells. They can be engineered to trap sunlight more effectively, reducing material usage while boosting power output. Plasmonic nanoparticles concentrate and direct light within active layers for improved spectral harvesting. These nanoscale innovations also enhance stability and allow for integration into unconventional surfaces like windows or fabrics. Hybrid nanomaterials offer tunable bandgaps, enabling multi-junction solar cells and next-gen tandem technologies. Nanocoatings protect cells from moisture, UV degradation, and mechanical stress, extending device life.
Nanocrystal Solar Cells
Wearable Nanophotovoltaics
Nanocoatings and Surface Engineering
Light-Trapping Nanostructures
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Hybrid nanomaterials combine organic and inorganic components at the nanoscale to create multifunctional platforms with synergistic properties. These materials bridge the gap between soft and hard matter, enabling tailored combinations of flexibility, conductivity, magnetism, or reactivity. By integrating distinct nanoscale building blocks, they surpass the limitations of single-component systems. Their architectures can be layered, core-shell, porous, or matrix-embedded—offering unprecedented control over structure-function relationships. Applications span catalysis, energy harvesting, biosensing, and environmental remediation. They are especially powerful in fields that demand multiple functionalities within a single material system. Hybrid nanomaterials are not simply mixtures—they are engineered interactions at the atomic level, designed for purpose-driven innovation.
Organic-Inorganic Nano-Hybrids
Core–Shell and Layered Nanostructures
Porous & Framework-Based Hybrids
Hybrid Nanomaterials in Energy Systems
Smart & Stimuli-Responsive Hybrids
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Sustainability in nanomaterials focuses on designing, producing, and applying nanoscale materials with minimal environmental and societal impact.It emphasizes lifecycle thinking—from raw material sourcing and synthesis methods to usage, degradation, and end-of-life recovery. Green nanotechnology promotes solvent-free processes, bio-based feedstocks, and energy-efficient fabrication techniques. Nanomaterials can actively support sustainability goals, such as clean energy, pollution control, and circular economy systems. However, ensuring their safety to ecosystems and humans is central to their responsible deployment. Toxicity, persistence, and nanoparticle release into air, water, and soil are being rigorously studied and regulated. Eco-design strategies and biodegradability are shaping the next generation of environmentally conscious nanomaterials.
Green Synthesis
Toxicology
Biodegradable and Bio-Based Nanomaterials
Ethics & Circular Economy Integration
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Nanotechnology is reshaping aerospace and defense by enabling materials and systems that are lighter, stronger, and smarter. At the nanoscale, structural components gain enhanced durability, thermal resistance, and radar absorption capabilities. Nano-engineered composites reduce weight without compromising performance, boosting fuel efficiency and payload capacity. Nanocoatings protect against corrosion, wear, and extreme heat in aircraft, spacecraft, and combat environments. Nanotech also powers advanced electronics—smaller, faster, and more resilient under radiation and vibration. In defense, it contributes to stealth technology, autonomous sensors, energy storage, and soldier-worn systems.
Lightweight Composites
Protective Coatings
Smart Surveillance Systems
Wearable Nanotechnology
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Nanoparticles and nano-enhanced coatings redefine surface science by imparting new functions at the molecular level. These ultra-thin layers, embedded with engineered nanostructures, transform surfaces to resist wear, repel water, self-clean, or kill microbes. Nanoparticles act as functional additives—improving hardness, conductivity, corrosion resistance, or thermal stability. Their behavior is governed by quantum effects and surface interactions, making them far more effective than traditional additives. These coatings are being deployed in aerospace, energy, electronics, and biomedical sectors for enhanced performance and longevity. Self-healing coatings repair microcracks, while anti-fog and anti-icing layers maintain clarity and function under extreme conditions.
Functional Nanoparticles
Responsive Nano-Coatings
Anti-Corrosion and Thermal Barrier Coatings
Bioactive Coatings
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Nanotechnology is reshaping water treatment by introducing materials that purify, filter, and decontaminate with unmatched precision. At the nanoscale, materials exhibit enhanced surface reactivity, tunable porosity, and antimicrobial properties ideal for clean water solutions. Engineered nanomaterials can remove heavy metals, degrade organic pollutants, and neutralize pathogens in real time. Nanocomposites and membranes offer high selectivity and faster flow rates with reduced energy consumption. From rural purification systems to industrial wastewater recycling, these innovations scale across environments and economies. Advanced nanoadsorbents capture contaminants others miss, while photocatalysts break them down under sunlight.
Photocatalytic Water Purification
Nano-Adsorbents
Antimicrobial Nanomaterials
Smart Sensing
Monitoring with Nanosensors
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Nanomaterials empower sensors and actuators with heightened sensitivity, selectivity, and responsiveness by leveraging their high surface-to-volume ratios and quantum-level effects. Actuators built from nanomaterials respond to stimuli like heat, light, or pH, enabling smart motion, adaptive interfaces, and responsive systems. These materials enable ultra-miniaturized, low-power devices for wearables, robotics, IoT and biomedical diagnostics. Functionalized nanowires, nanotubes and 2D materials are redefining how we sense and react to the physical world.
Nano sensors for Environmental
Bio-Nano sensors
Nanomaterials in Soft Actuators & Robotics
Flexible & Wearable Sensor Integration
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Nano catalysis harnesses the unique surface, electronic, and quantum properties of nanomaterials to accelerate chemical reactions with remarkable efficiency. At the nanoscale, catalysts exhibit selectivity and reactivity far beyond their bulk forms, enabling cleaner, faster, and more sustainable processes. Meanwhile, molecular simulation acts as a digital microscope—modeling atomic interactions to predict catalytic behavior and reaction dynamics. Together, they form a powerful synergy: simulations guide catalyst design, while nanocatalysis offers real-world performance validation. This fusion drives breakthroughs in green chemistry, fuel production, pollution control, and precision synthesis.
Atomically Precise Nanocatalysts
AI-Driven Molecular Simulations
Green Catalysis at the Nanoscale
Simulation-Guided Catalyst Design
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Nanomaterials are revolutionizing the path to sustainable energy by enhancing efficiency at the smallest scale. They enable energy systems that are lighter, faster, cleaner, and far more responsive to environmental needs. At the nanoscale, materials exhibit tunable properties that boost charge transport, light absorption, and catalytic activity. From harvesting sunlight to splitting water, nanomaterials unlock solutions where bulk materials fall short. They accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to clean, renewable sources with smart, scalable technologies. Nanostructured electrodes increase storage density, while photocatalysts power hydrogen production from sunlight.
Nanostructured Materials
High-performance battery and supercapacitor materials
Photocatalysis for clean fuel generation
Carbon capture and green nano catalysis
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Nanoelectronics and nanophotonic explore how electrons and light behave when confined to the nanoscale. In this realm, traditional laws give way to quantum effects, unlocking radically new device behaviours. Nanoelectronics enables faster, smaller, and smarter circuits by manipulating charge at atomic precision. Nanophotonic manipulates photons through nanoengineered structures, revolutionizing data, imaging, and energy. Together, they drive ultra-efficient computing, brain-inspired architectures, and quantum communication. Their impact reaches from neuromorphic chips and photonic logic to wearable sensors and nanoscale lasers.
Nano-optoelectronics
Sensors and Imaging Systems
Energy-Efficient Nanodevices
Photonic Computing
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Smart nanomaterials for biomedical applications are engineered to interact intelligently with biological environments, adapting their behaviour in real time. These responsive materials can sense physiological changes—such as pH, temperature, enzymes, or oxidative stress—and react accordingly. Their functions include targeted drug delivery, self-regulated therapeutic release, diagnostics, and tissue regeneration. Nanomaterials like stimuli-sensitive polymers, magneto-responsive particles, and light-activated nanocarriers enhance precision and minimize side effects.
Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers
Activated Nanomaterials
Integrated Theranostics
Shape-Memory Nanostructures
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Nanotechnology is revolutionizing thermal management by engineering materials that control heat flow at the atomic scale. Nanomaterials such as graphene, boron nitride, and carbon nanotubes offer ultra-high thermal conductivity with low weight. They enable precise heat dissipation in compact electronics, high-power devices, and next-gen energy systems. Nanoscale structuring allows tailored thermal pathways—channeling heat away from sensitive components with minimal resistance. Phase-change nanomaterials store and release thermal energy efficiently, ideal for wearables and aerospace systems. Flexible thermal interfaces and nano-enhanced coolants are expanding possibilities in EVs, 5G, and quantum computing.
High-Conductivity Nanomaterials
Thermal Interface Materials
Nanofluids & Coolants
Insulating Coatings
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Nanomaterials are redefining energy storage by enabling faster charging, higher capacity, and longer lifespan in next-generation batteries and supercapacitors. At the nanoscale, materials exhibit enhanced ion transport, increased surface area, and improved structural stability. Nanostructured electrodes reduce diffusion distances and accommodate volume changes, solving key challenges in lithium and sodium-ion systems. Carbon-based nanomaterials, metal oxides, and 2D compounds support ultra-fast electron movement and charge storage. In supercapacitors, nanomaterials deliver high power density and rapid energy release with superior cycle durability. Flexible and printable nanomaterials open pathways to wearable, transparent, and structural energy storage solutions.
Anode & Cathode Materials
2D & Porous Nanomaterials
Solid-State & Flexible Energy Storage
Interfaces and Coatings
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Computational nanotechnology harnesses advanced simulation, modeling, and AI tools to predict and design nanoscale materials and systems with atomic-level precision. It enables virtual prototyping of nanostructures before physical synthesis, saving time, cost, and resources. By simulating quantum mechanics, molecular interactions, and electron transport, it uncovers behaviors not visible through experimentation alone. From materials discovery to device optimization, computational methods accelerate innovation across energy, medicine, and electronics. Machine learning models now predict nanomaterial properties, structure–function relationships, and synthetic pathways with remarkable accuracy.
Atomistic Modeling
Molecular Dynamics
Computational Toxicology
Nano Risk Prediction
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Nanotechnology in medicine is the art and science of healing at the molecular scale. It harnesses engineered nanomaterials and devices to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease with exceptional precision. At sizes often smaller than a virus, these technologies can navigate the body like intelligent agents. They deliver drugs directly to diseased cells, sparing healthy tissue and minimizing side effects.
Drug Delivery Systems
Nano-Diagnostics and Biosensors
Nano-Immunotherapy
Nanorobotics
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Nanotechnology is making quiet but transformative impacts across unexpected fields beyond its traditional domains. In agriculture, it enables smart fertilizers, nanopesticides, and precision delivery of nutrients to increase crop yield sustainably. In textiles, nanofibers create breathable, self-cleaning, or UV-protective fabrics with built-in sensors or energy-harvesting abilities. The food industry benefits from nano-packaging that extends shelf life and nano sensors that detect spoilage or contaminants. In art conservation, nanoparticles restore aging masterpieces without damaging delicate materials. Sports equipment enhanced with nanomaterials delivers superior strength, lightness, and responsiveness. Even in the legal and forensic sectors, nanotech allows for ultra-sensitive crime scene analysis and evidence detection.
Computer Sciences
Household Nanotechnology
Agricultural research
Environmental Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Food Industry
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