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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Core

Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. materials science
  3. materials
  4. composite materials
  5. nanocomposites

Preferred term

nanocomposites

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Nanocomposites are materials that are made by the introduction of nanoparticles into a matrix. The resulting nanocomposite may exhibit enhanced physical, mechanical, electrical, and optical properties.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • bio-nanocomposites
  • nanocomposite materials
  • nano composites
  • nanostructured composite materials

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/138053

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