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NANOSCIENCE

Nano-size materials exhibit novel and sometimes superior physical and chemical properties, phenomena and processes, which are different from their bulk counterparts. The research areas in nanomaterials are related to the design, extraction, synthesis, processing, property-characterization, and development of nano-structured materials for technological applications. The classes of materials that are of importance include all natural and man-made materials. Current specific materials of interest include advanced materials, bio-polymers, magnetic materials, superconductors, ceramics, metals, biomaterials, inorganic materials and semiconductors. The fundamental understanding of nano-structured materials is developed through basic materials science at the nano scales, ranging from examining and understanding the basic nature of materials to the optimization and use of their characteristics. The subsequent applications will lead to new technological breakthrough across all engineering disciplines, such as energy, environmental, health, economics, and manufacturing issues. Various characterisation techniques are employed including SEM, TEM, XRD, UV-visible spectroscopy and, magnetic and electrical property measurement techniques to determine the fundamental principles which underlie nanoscience.