Nanotechnology and Lifestyle

Abstract

Perhaps surprisingly the earliest commercialized applications of nanotechnology are seen in lifestyle applications. Textile, sports and cosmetics are among the first products to use nanomaterials. This overview discusses these and other examples of nanotechnology materials and technologies in lifestyle applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA476779

Entities

People

  • Henne Van Heeren

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fibers
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Fibers
  • Health Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Metallic Nanoparticles
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Particles
  • Textiles

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology