Smart materials and nanotechnology represent a dynamic synergy at the forefront of scientific innovation. Smart materials, known for their adaptive and responsive nature, are seamlessly integrated with nanotechnology to achieve enhanced functionality. Operating at the nanoscale, nanotechnology facilitates the precise manipulation of materials, allowing for the creation of smart materials with unique properties. Nanomaterials, including nanoparticles and nanocomposites, play a central role in this collaboration. These materials exhibit responsiveness to external stimuli, such as temperature or light, resulting in dynamic changes in their characteristics. This adaptability gives rise to applications like self-healing materials, responsive sensors, and intelligent actuators. The marriage of smart materials and nanotechnology finds applications across diverse industries. In electronics, nanoscale components contribute to the development of intelligent devices, while nanocomposites in construction yield materials with improved strength and flexibility. Healthcare benefits from nanotechnology-enhanced smart materials, particularly in the design of targeted drug delivery systems. This interdisciplinary synergy between smart materials and nanotechnology is reshaping material science, providing solutions to contemporary challenges. As research progresses, the collaborative potential of these fields continues to redefine technological landscapes, promising a future where intelligent, responsive materials play a pivotal role in advancing technology and improving everyday life.
Title : 40,000 implants in humans and no failure: The impact of nanomedicine
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China
Title : Cellulose-derived biochar modified with iron oxide and ZnO nanoparticles by a novel one-step pyrolytic method for removal of emerging contaminants from water
Rashad Al Gaashani, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Title : Harnessing the unique properties of engineered nanostructures for sensing
Harry Ruda, University of Toronto, Canada
Title : Circumventing challenges in developing CVD graphene on steels for extraordinary and durable corrosion resistance
Raman Singh, Monash University, Australia
Title : Nano DAP augments productivity, phosphorus use efficiency, and profitability of spring wheat in India
Binaya Kumar Parida, Coromandel International Ltd, India
Title : Lipid nanoparticles formulations: From bench scale to industrial scale
Mohammad A Obeid, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates