Nanostructure

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A nanostructure is an object of intermediate size between molecular and microscopic (micrometer-sized) structures.

In describing nanostructures it is necessary to differentiate between the number of dimensions on the nanoscale. Nanotextured surfaces have one dimension on the nanoscale, i.e., only the thickness of the surface of an object is between 0.1 and 100 nm. Nanotubes have two dimensions on the nanoscale, i.e., the diameter of the tube is between 0.1 and 100 nm; its length could be much greater. Finally, spherical nanoparticles have three dimensions on the nanoscale, i.e., the particle is between 0.1 and 100 nm in each spatial dimension. The terms nanoparticles and ultrafine particles (UFP) often are used synonymously although UFP can reach into the micrometre range. The term 'nanostructure' is often used when referring to magnetic technology.

List of nanostructures

• GML nanofilm
• Nanocages
• Nanocomposite
• Nanofabrics
• Nanofiber
• Nanoflake
• Nanoflower
• Nanofoam
• Nanomesh
• Nanoparticle
• Nanopillar
• Nanopin film
• Nanoplatelet
• Nanoring
• Nanorod
• Nanoshell
• Quantum dot
• Quantum heterostructure
• Sculptured thin film

• Nanotip

See also

• Nanomaterials
• Nanotechnology
• List of software for nanostructures modeling

External links

• Nano Flakes May Revolutionize Solar Cells.
• Applications of Nanoparticles