Grundlagen der Nanochemie: Ein Überblick über Nanomaterialien und Zn-Al LDH

Nanomaterials are materials whose individual units range from 1 to 1000 nanometers in size. Nowadays, research in the field of nanomaterials follows a materials science approach in nanotechnology and utilizes advancements in material measurement and synthesis developed to support microfabrication research. Materials with a nanostructure often possess unique optical, electronic, or mechanical properties. Nanomaterials are used in a variety of manufacturing processes, products, and healthcare applications, including paints, filters, insulations, and lubricant additives. In healthcare, nanoenzymes are nanomaterials with enzyme-like properties. They represent an emerging type of artificial enzyme used for numerous applications such as biosensing, bioimaging, tumor diagnosis, anti-biofouling, and more. In paints, nanomaterials are used to enhance UV protection and facilitate cleaning. With the help of nanostructures, high-quality filters can be produced that are capable of removing particles as small as a virus.