The diversity of the nanometer morphologies has broadened their applications [1] from electronics devices [2], (nano)lithography [3, 4], nanoporous structure [5], self-cleaning surface, membrane filtration [6, 7, 8] to biomedical materials [9, 10].
Fullerene chemistry has been intensely developed, and the main efforts are now devoted to broaden their application [6].
Molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs) are still in their infancy and new methodologies are required to broaden their application.
Element doping of one dimension BN nanomaterials enables great improvement of electrical properties and then broaden their application in nanoelectronic and optoelectronic fields.
The shape of the electrode substrate can be customized to accommodate use in cortical, deep and peripheral neural structures while flexible cables, fluid delivery and novel coatings have been added to broaden their application.
The availability of user graphical interfaces for these packages would decrease the learning curve and broaden their application.
However, future efforts will be to increase the gelation temperature of the formulations to broaden their application to meet various extreme ambient temperatures.
Multifunctional designs of biomimetic layered materials are in great demand for broadening their applications.
Surface treatment for bio-inert PEEK and its composites is required to broaden their applications in biomedical fields.
The information acquired in real-time would also benefit the understanding on fracture mechanics of composites, improving the confidence in their use and broadening their applications.
