What fields use nano-enhanced 
    products?
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          Cosmetics
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          Textiles
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          Electronics
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          Food
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          Sporting equipment
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          ….and more!
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     Materials
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         Nano-coated fibers
       ◦ Water & stain resistant
       ◦ Antibacterial
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         Guitar strings
       ◦ Feels like non-coated 
       ◦ Coated to improve strength
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         Sunscreen
       ◦ Better UV protection
       ◦ Water resistant
       ◦ Transparent!
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     Sporting Goods
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        Composites can make materials lighter and 
     stronger
       ◦ Carbon (nanotubes and graphene)
       ◦ SiO  nanoparticles
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   Transportation
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      Composites can make materials lighter and 
   stronger
      Carbon fiber nano-composite         Lighter materials for electric 
      hull                                vehicles
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   Electronics - Computers
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       Computing Hardware
      ◦ Processors – 14 nm           Moore’s Law
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