Nanomaterials (NMs) have become very
important in technological, although nanomaterials
prefer over their bulk counterparts in terms of chemical,
and biological properties. NMs are divided into groups
according to their size, synthesis, shape, and origin.
Microstructures in nanostructured materials are smaller
than 100 nm. Friction is the main characteristic of
nanomaterials. One of the distinctive characteristics of
nanomaterials is their small size. The properties of other
materials can be changed and much enhanced by the
addition of very small amounts of nanomaterial, offering
considerable potential and added value. The
manufacturing of NMs and their industrial uses are
expanding more quickly. The purpose of this review is to
explore numerous nanostructured materials, such as
dendrimers, nanoparticles, nanocrystals, nanosheets,
nano-shells, nanofibers, nanotubes, nanoparticles,
quantum dots, and liposomes, as well as their fabrication
process and properties. A table defining many
terminology that fall under the category of
nanostructured materials is also included. This review
focus on overview of NMs, their characterization, recent
developments in NMs, and patent reported on
nanostructured materials techniques are included.
Keywords :
Nanostructured material (NMs), Nano-object, Nano-crystal, Nanosheet, Quantum- dots, Nano-shell, Nanoparticles (NPs), Liposome, Dendrimers, Characterization.