NMs have made their way into our lives and are helping
to improve—even revolutionize—many industries. In the cosmetics
industry, mineral nanoparticles help create sunscreens that provide
improved protection from the sun’s harmful rays. In sports, carbon
nanotubes make for lighter and better baseball bats. Benefits for
healthcare include more effective drug delivery to affected areas
of the body. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg. NMs
are also finding uses in the electronics, energy, construction,
automotive and defense sectors, to name a few.
