Nanotechnology

Research reveals that at the regional level, the US is the most prominent market and accounted for an estimated share of around 35% of the global nanotechnology market before 2020. Although several developing economies such as, China, Korea, India, and Brazil have started to invest in nanotechnology R&D, the US could continue to account for the largest share in the industry in future. 

Although developed markets such as, the US, France, Germany etc. have drafted regulations for the nanotechnology industry long time back, the nanotechnology market is still at its nascent stage. Even, developing markets such as, Brazil, China, India, and Taiwan have proposed plans to draft regulations for the industry.

The global nanotechnology market was valued at over£800 million in 2018 and is forecasted to exceed £1,700 million by the middle of the next decade, growing at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2019 to 2025. Nanoscience and nanotechnology are the study of nanoparticles and devices, which find their applications across all the science fields from chemical, bio-medical, mechanics, and material science among others. Nanotechnology market encompasses the production and application of physical, chemical, and biological systems and devices at scales ranging from individual atoms or molecules to around 100 nanometers.

Nanotechnology is an evolving technology that has influenced a large number of industrial segments and is set to play a pivotal role in various industry segments moving forward including communication, medicine, transportation, agriculture, energy, materials & manufacturing, consumer products, and households. The technology has proven its significance in today’s cut throat competitive world. The economic activity generated from nanotech has been high in magnitude and wide in scope. In coming years, nanotechnology based products will have a huge impact on nearly all-industrial sectors and will enter the consumer market in large quantities. Considering the enormous potential of the market, the governments across the world are investing huge money in the industry.Emerging use cases and application is expected to be one of the key factors contributing towards the growth of nanotechnology market size.

The U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative has estimated that around 20,000 researchers were working in the field of nanotechnology by 2019. For the UK, the Institute of Occupational Medicine estimated that approximately 2,000 people were employed in new nanotechnology companies and universities where they may be potentially exposed to nanoparticles in the 2020’s.

Factors such as surge in adoption of nanotechnology in medical diagnosis & imaging and technological advancements in nanotech devices drive the growth of the global nanotechnology market. However, issues arising in the deployment of nanodevices in extreme conditions and high cost of the technology act as the major barriers, thereby hampering the nanotechnology market growth. On the contrary, increase in support and R&D funding from government organisations and emergence of self-powered nanotech devices are anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities for the nanotechnology market forecast.

The factors such as surge in adoption of nanotechnology in medical diagnosis & imaging, technological advancements in nanotech devices, and issues in deployment of nanodevices in extreme conditions impact the growth of the nanotechnology market. In addition, the growth is expected to be affected by high cost of technology, increase in support and R&D funding from government organisations, and emergence of self-powered nanotech devices. However, each factor is anticipated to either drive or hamper the nanotechnology market growth.

Industry News

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    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

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  • Lab to industry: InSe wafer-scale breakthrough for future electronics
    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

    In a landmark advancement for next-generation electronics, researchers from the International Center for Quantum Materials at Peking University in collaboration with Renmin University of China have su...

  • Japan launches fully domestically produced quantum computer: Expo visitors to experience quantum computing firsthand
    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

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  • ICFO researchers overcome long-standing bottleneck in single photon detection with twisted 2D materials
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    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

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    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

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  • New class of protein misfolding simulated in high definition: Evidence for recently identified and long-lasting type of protein misfolding bolstered by atomic-scale simulations and new experiments
    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

    New computer simulations that model every atom of a protein as it folds into its final three-dimensional form support the existence of a recently identified type of protein misfolding. Proteins must f...

  • New imaging approach transforms study of bacterial biofilms
    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

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  • Simple algorithm paired with standard imaging tool could predict failure in lithium metal batteries
    on August 17, 2025 at 2:11 am

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  • Scientists Develop Rapid, Low-Cost Method to Assess Graphene Oxide Quality
    on August 13, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    Researchers at King’s College London have developed a novel method for characterizing graphene oxide that is cheaper and faster than ever before, allowing the nascent technology to go from the lab to the market.

  • Nanoparticle Size Controls Catalyst Shape and Performance in Carbon Dioxide Conversion
    on August 12, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that the size of catalytic nanoparticles determines how their shape and structure transform during chemical reactions.

  • Targeting Nanoparticles for Heart Repair
    on August 12, 2025 at 8:58 am

    Scientists have developed dual-membrane nanoparticles that deliver regenerative therapies to heart tissue after a heart attack, improving healing and immune evasion.

  • New Cooling Technique Could Make Bone Surgery Faster and Safer
    on August 11, 2025 at 11:06 am

    A novel cooling-assisted micro-grinding technique for bone is unveiled, promising faster and gentler orthopedic surgeries with reduced heat and force.

  • Silver Nanoparticles Get a Green Makeover: An Eco-Friendly Way to Target Diabetes
    on August 8, 2025 at 8:38 am

    Martynia annua roots are a green base for silver nanoparticle synthesis. They demonstrate notable antioxidant and anti-diabetic effects for therapeutic use.

  • Ultrafast Optical Switching Achieved Through Nanoscale Symmetry Control
    on August 7, 2025 at 2:12 pm

    Researchers achieve true on-off optical switching at the nanoscale, enhancing light-matter interactions with ultrafast laser pulses and asymmetric metasurfaces.

  • Novel 6-Axis Motorized Automation Platform Features High-Dynamic Direct Drive Motors and Ultra-Fast Alignment Routines
    on August 6, 2025 at 4:10 am

    PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion control solutions, announces the release of the F-690.S1 SpaceFAB, a high-performance 6-axis motorized positioning stage platform, designed for advanced automation tasks that demand high speed, precision, and reliability.

  • The Material That Could Rival Graphene: How UC-MAC Sharpens Proton Beams
    on August 5, 2025 at 3:49 pm

    A novel carbon membrane created by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has the potential to transform proton treatment for cancer patients and enhance medical and other technologies, including energy devices and flexible electronics.

  • 3D-Printed Nylon Filters With Titanium Dioxide For Greywater Treatment
    on August 5, 2025 at 10:04 am

    Innovative 3D-printed filters made from recycled nylon and titanium dioxide offer efficient greywater treatment, but face hurdles for potable water compliance.

  • Minus K Technology Vibration Isolator 2025-2026 Educational Giveaway to U.S. Colleges and Universities
    on August 4, 2025 at 11:53 am

    Minus K Technology, Inc. is giving away $25,000 worth of patented vibration isolators to colleges within the United States.

  • The Graphene Investment Opportunity Report 2025
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  • Issue 38: Graphene in Filtration
    by admin on July 24, 2025 at 10:09 am

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  • Innovations in dentistry: Navigational surgery, robotics, and nanotechnology
    on October 3, 2020 at 6:18 am

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    on March 2, 2020 at 5:14 pm

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  • NIOSH requests data to help develop exposure limits for nanomaterials
    on February 1, 2020 at 9:09 pm

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    on January 25, 2020 at 5:19 pm

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  • Nanoparticles Inside Samples of Mucus to Measure COPD Development
    on October 5, 2019 at 3:36 am

    Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have now used special nanoparticles to test the mucus of COPD patients, which may be an excellent biomarker for COPD progression.

  • Journal Nanotechnology Progress International (JONPI), volume 7, issue 1 out
    on September 17, 2019 at 1:11 am

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  • This new nanotech could help clean up Earth’s microplastics
    on August 3, 2019 at 9:51 pm

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