As nanotechnology has been explored for the past 20 years, the list of expected and unexpected uses has risen dramatically. In fact, the worldwide nanotechnology market is expected to rise at a 9.2 percent annual rate over the next few years, reaching $70.7 billion by 2026. Nanotechnology is assisting in the substantial expansion of technology and industry in a variety of fields, including transportation, information technology, medical, and food safety.

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