Application fields

... of nanotechnology

Medicine / Health

Diagnostics
Therapy
Controlled drug release
Tissue engineering

Chemistry

Drug screening
Synthesis / catalysis
Sensors
Process control

Electronics, IT, Printing

Electronic paper
Displays (OLED, FED)
Polymer electronics
Memory (GMR)
Sensors
Biochips
Passivation

Optics

Ophthalmics
Photonics
Wave guides
Optical switches
Optical memory
Lighting

Construction

Clean surfaces
Switchable glazing
Heat insulators
Corrosion protection

Automotive

Transparent hardcoats
Weight saving (foams, polymers)
Glazing
Corrosion protection
Sensors, tires
Catalysis (combustion, exhaust gas)
Fuel cells, supercaps
Tribology

Energy

Batteries
Supercaps
Fuel cells, solar cells
Thermal power units
IR reflectance / glazing

Environment

Sewage water treatment
Photocatalysis
Monitoring
Membranes

Consumer

Cosmetics
Easy-to-clean surfaces
Antimicrobial textiles
Food packaging