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Nanomanufacturing
Portfolio:
Manufacturing Processes and
Applications to Accelerate
Commercial Use of Nanomaterials
Contents
Introduction1
Concept Definition Studies 4
Nanomanufacturing Process
Development Projects8
Advances in Cost-Effective
Nanomanufacturing Can Deliver
Diverse Energy Benefits
An Overview 12
Introduction
Nanotechnology is an important pathway for reducing the energy and carbon intensity of
manufacturing processes to advance national goals. Applications in the chemicals, refining, maritime,
and automotive sectors alone may save up to 1.1 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) and avoid more
than 60 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. Enabling the use of nanotechnology
to improve U.S. manufacturing processes and products will also open global markets for nano-enabled
solutions in energy generation, storage, and use.
Nanomanufacturing Portfolio by
Project Type and Funding Source
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Concept Definition
Projects
Process Development
Projects
Type of Project
Commercial-scale nanomanufacturing will deliver performanceenhancing nanomaterials to U.S. and global markets, help U.S.
industry maintain its global competitiveness, and support climate
and energy initiatives.
ARRA Funding
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Lux Research, Ranking the Nations on Nanotech: Hidden Havens and False Threats
The Authority of Law, (August 2010).
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Nanomanufacturing Portfolio by
Technology Category and Type of Project
Technology Categories
Number of Projects
by Type
Concept
Definition
Process
Development
Catalysts
Nanofluids/suspensions
Separation media
Nanomaterial fabrication
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Nanostructured Superhydrophobic
Coatings
Microreactor-Assisted Nanomaterial
Deposition Technology for Photovoltaic
Material Production
LargeScale Manufacturing
of Nanoparticulate-Based Lubrication
Additives
The large-scale production of boron-based nanoparticulate
lubrication additives can drastically lower friction and wear
in a wide range of industrial and transportation applications.
This project is focusing on nanocolloidal versions of boronbased lubricants, such as boric acid. Researchers are also
investigating hybrid lubricants, such
as boric acid with molybdenum
Project Partners
disulfide (MoS2). Improved lubricant
Argonne National
performance plays a vital role in
Laboratory
extending machine life, augmenting
Argonne, IL
performance, reducing friction and
Primet Precision
wear, and preventing component
Materials, Inc.
Ithaca, NY
failure. This project seeks to reduce
Valvoline
boundary friction by as much as
Lexington, KY
80% through the formation of slick
University of Arkansas
boundary films for applications in the
Fayetteville, AR
transportation and industrial sectors.
Application of Wear-Resistant,
Nanocomposite Coatings Produced
from Iron-Based Glassy Powders
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Advances in Cost-Effective
Nanomanufacturing
Can Deliver Diverse
Energy Benefits
An Overview
Efficient and
Low-friction
materials
Anti-fouling
surfaces
Chip fabrication
Highly selective
Improved wind
turbine efficiency
cost-effective
Improved heat transfer
solar cells
Magnetic liquid
coolants for higher
transformer loads
separation
membranes
Efficient filters
Advanced
sensors
Low-cost, effective
Improved
fuel cells
Super capacitors
What is Nanotechnology?
Reversible hydrogen
storage materials
Window coatings
Efficient insulation
Solid-state
lighting
Catalysts to
boost engine
computing
performance
Better
electrostatic
protection
Lightweight
Improved thermal materials
for cars and
management for
airplanes
electronics
Ultra-fast
How Small is
a Nanometer?
A typical human hair is around
80,000 nanometers wide.
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Nano-Electronics (Mesoscopic
Physics) at the University of Basel
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