ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nanocomposite

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Nanocomposite is a noun meaning Any composite material one or more of whose components is some form of nanoparticle; more often consists of carbon nanotubes embedded in a polymer matrix.

Meaning

Any composite material one or more of whose components is some form of nanoparticle; more often consists of carbon nanotubes embedded in a polymer matrix.

Example Sentences

Consequently the nanocomposite material is reinforced in every direction and the material exhibits very little distortion even when heated to temperatures above 150 degrees Celsius.
A nanobullet comprising of multifunctional Janus nanocomposites (a head of magnetic Fe₃O₄ and a body of mesoporous SiO₂ containing doxorubicin) is reported to be a safe and efficient treatment for liver cancer.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exfoliated, nanocompound, nanocomposition, nanopolymer, supercomposite, nanochemical.

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