Nanomaterials

**Semantic type:** Classification

**Definition:** Research aimed at discovery of novel nanoscale and nanostructured materials and at a comprehensive understanding of the properties of nanomaterials (ranging across length scales, and including interface interactions). Also, R&D leading to the ability to design and synthesize, in a controlled manner, nanostructured materials with targeted properties.

**Synonyms:** - NNI Project Component Area 2 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Project Component Area 2