C hapter 10 nanomaterial product Forms and Functions
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nanofilms, nanopaints, nanotextiles, and others. Obviously, different
product forms can be described in terms of basic properties as well
as possess one or more of the functional behaviors noted. Many
nanoproduct forms, such as nanotextiles, possess multiple functional qualities—for example, antistaining and antimicrobial.
There is considerable difficulty and redundancy in describing
various nanoproducts and functions in this way because of their
overlapping and often ambiguous nature—for example, one person’s coating is another’s thin film. Figure 10.1 accepts these overFigure 10.1
Typical relationships among common nanoforms
and nanoproducts and properties and
functionalities that are important to designers and
engineers.
Special functions
Functions in relation to
primary properties
Low
High
The chart is not exhaustive; other
product forms or functions could be
listed as well, e.g., nanopowders,
antistatic behavior, air or water
purification.
Mechanical/structural
Optical/light
Sound
Thermal
Electromagnetic
Chemical
Self-healing
Self-cleaning
Antistaining
Antimicrobial
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Antimold
Antireflection
Bonding/adhesion
Nanocomposites
Nanoporous
Nanosurfaced
Nanocoatings
Nanofilms
Nanolaminates
Nanopaints
Nanosealants
Nanoadhesives
Nanotextiles
Application relation