Nanotechnology in Consumer Products

  • A nanoporous material called aerogel is an excellent insulator. For example, insulating the walls of your house would only need about one third the thickness if you used this material instead of conventional insulation.
  • Knapsacks and briefcases that include flexible, nanoparticle based solar cells to charge your cell phone and other devices on the go.
  • Skin care products that use nanoparticles to deliver vitamins deeper into the skin.
  • Sunscreens that use nanoparticles to block UV rays without leaving white residue on the skin.
  • Lithium ion batteries that use nanoparticle based electrodes powering plug in electric cars.
  • Flame retardant formed by coating the foam used in ....
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