ScienceSeptember 2, 2026

nanostructured

nan-oh-STRUK-cherd

Definition

Referring to materials designed with structural features at the nanoscale, typically on the order of a few billionths of a meter, to achieve specific chemical or physical properties.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'nano-' (from the Greek 'nanos', meaning dwarf) combined with 'structured,' referring to the arrangement of matter at a microscopic, atomic, or molecular level.

In the news

The article discusses how researchers are creating 'nanostructured catalysts' to convert carbon dioxide into useful chemicals more efficiently. These materials are essential for advancing carbon-recycling technology beyond small lab experiments.

Scientists Convert Climate Pollution to Usable Material

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