A Brief Review of Magnetic, Transport, and Surface Properties of Smart Nanomaterials

Om Prakash Hota¹ , Ananya Jena² , S.K. Parida³

Section:Review Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.13 , Issue.2 , pp.51-60, Apr-2025

Online published on Apr 30, 2025

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Abstract :
Smart nanomaterials have emerged as a pivotal class of materials due to their unique and tunable properties making them ideal candidates for advanced technological applications. This review focuses on the magnetic, transport, and surface properties of these materials, which play a crucial role in their functionality across diverse fields. The discussion begins with an overview of magnetic properties, highlighting the role of size, morphology, and composition in tailoring magnetism for applications such as data storage, biomedical imaging, and drug delivery. Next, the transport properties, including electrical and thermal conductivity are analyzed with emphasis on the mechanisms driving charge transport and their implications for electronic devices, sensors, and energy storage systems. The surface properties, including surface reactivity, wettability, and functionalization potential, are also explored, demonstrating their importance in catalysis, environmental remediation, and biomedical interfaces. A comprehensive analysis of recent advances, experimental techniques, and theoretical frameworks is provided to connect these properties to practical applications. Finally, the review identifies current challenges and prospects in the development of smart nanomaterials, emphasizing their role in next-generation technologies.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Smart nanomaterials; surface properties; thermal conductivity; surface reactivity; experimental techniques

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