Lower production costs are boosting the use of nanomaterials in packaging and textiles. Nanominerals can improve food conservation while nanocoatings block microbial contamination of textiles. Exploiting the full potential of nanotechnology, however, remains a key challenge. The most commonly analyzed natural and engineered nanomaterials are montmorillonite and kaolinite nanoclays, carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplates. Similarly, … Continue reading How Nanoparticles Improve Textiles & Packaging