Engineered metal based nanomaterials in aqueous environments

Abstract

Metal-Based Nanomaterial Applications Recent EHS Studies Ag Antibacterial and disinfecting agent (textiles, healthcare, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines), anticorrosive coating (paints and coatings), microelectronic industry (wiring, encapsulation and connections), catalysis. 1, 25, 28-30 Al, Al2O3 Catalyst supports, antibacterial and disinfecting agent (textiles, plastics, coatings), transparent conductive and optical coating (optical lenses, windows and flooring), wearresistant additive, heat transfer fluid, cosmetic filler, waterproof material. 26, 31 CeO2 Catalysis and catalyst supports, solid oxide fuel cells (electrode materials), sintering additives, heat resistant alloy coatings, uv absorbent, superconducting materials (buffer layer) 32-35 Cu, CuO Antibacterial and disinfecting agent (textiles, plastics and coatings), microelectronic industry (wiring and connections), catalysis (rocket propellant combustion), gas sensors, thermoelectronics, superconductors.