Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials: A Mini Review

Abstract

Nanomaterials have a wide range of applications in various fields due to their unique properties such as high surface area to volume ratio, stability, inertness, ease of functionalization, and novel optical, electrical, and magnetic behaviour. Common types include nanotubes, dendrimers, quantum dots, and fullerenes. This review focused on the science and applications of inorganic and organic nanomaterials, emphasising their synthesis, processing, characterization, and applications in various fields, with the goal of providing useful insights to aid future development of efficient and commercially viable technology for large-scale production. Nanomaterials were also discussed for imaging, cell and gene delivery, biosensors, cancer treatment, therapy, and other uses.