2D Nanomaterials in Industrial Applications

Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, including graphene, boron nitride, molybdenum disulfide, or cadmium telluride, have gained attention of researchers in recent times, due to their significant electronic and mechanical performance. The high level of interest in graphene is driving opportunities for other 2D nanomaterials with similar structure. Manufacturers are still facing difficulties in developing cost-effective and easy production methods for 2D nanomaterials that will allow these materials to compete with conventional technologies, such as conductive thin-films in electronic devices. This issue of Nanotech TOE presents recent innovations in 2D nanomaterials, intellectual property analysis, and factors limiting and driving growth of these materials. The Nanotech TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on nanotechnology-related innovations and their impact across various industries. Technology focus areas include nanomaterials, nanocoatings, nanohealthcare, nanomedicine, and nanomanufacturing. The Chemicals and Advanced Materials cluster tracks research & innovation trends and developments across specialty chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thin films, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibers and several other related technologies and its impact and application across industries. Keywords: Nanomaterials, graphene, 2D nanomaterials, boron nitride, exfoliation, molybdenum disulfide, nanocomposite