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nanostructured

/ˈnænəʊˌstrʌktʃəd/

/ˈnænoʊˌstrʌktʃɚd/

nanostructurenoun

Definitions

A structure that has dimensions on the nanometer scale, typically less than 100 nanometers, and is used in various fields such as materials science and nanotechnology.

The researchers developed a new nanostructure to improve the efficiency of solar cells.

The arrangement or organization of matter on the nanometer scale within a material.

Heat treatment can significantly change the nanostructure of the alloy.

nanostructureverb

nanostructured

Past Simple

nanostructured

Past Simple

nanostructured

Past Participle

nanostructuring

Gerund

/ˈnænəʊˌstrʌktʃə/

/ˈnænoʊˌstrʌktʃɚ/

Definitions

To engineer, fabricate, or arrange a material so that it possesses features on the nanometer scale.

Researchers are learning how to nanostructure polymers for better conductivity.

Synonyms

pattern (at the nanoscale)

texturize (at the nanoscale)

nanostructureadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving nanostructures.

Nanostructure materials often display enhanced catalytic activity.