Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials for Research: Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, MXene, Quantum Dots and Nanoparticles
A guide to choosing nanomaterials for energy, sensor, biomaterial and composite research, with types, applications and the Nanografi products available at AMI Scientific in research-scale packs.
- 1,800+ productsNanografi items listed in store
- Research scalegram-scale packs
- Tax invoice & e-Cataloguefor institutional procurement
- XRD testingvia AMI's characterisation service
What are nanomaterials?
Nanomaterials have at least one dimension at the nanoscale, roughly 1–100 nanometres. At this size the surface area per gram is very large and quantum effects begin to matter, so the same material can behave very differently from its bulk form: more reactive, more conductive, or fluorescent with a size-dependent colour.
Nanomaterials are usually grouped by dimension: 0D (nanoparticles and quantum dots), 1D (carbon nanotubes and nanowires), 2D (graphene, MXene and other layered materials) and 3D (foams, aerogels and nanostructured composites).
Choose a material type
Graphene & Graphene Oxide
Graphene vs graphene oxide (GO), rGO and graphene nanoplatelets, and how to choose.
Read moreCarbon Nanotubes (CNT)
SWCNT vs MWCNT, functionalised CNTs, dispersions and applications.
Read moreMXene
2D metal carbides Ti₃C₂Tx and Nb₂CTx: synthesis from MAX phases, properties and applications.
Read moreQuantum Dots
Graphene and carbon quantum dots for fluorescence sensing and bioimaging.
Read moreHydroxyapatite
Hydroxyapatite for bone scaffolds, implant coatings and adsorbents: properties, synthesis and products.
Read moreMetal & Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles
ZnO, TiO₂, SiO₂, Fe₃O₄, Al₂O₃, CuO, copper and silver: properties and uses.
Read more
Materials and their main applications
| Material | Key properties | Research applications |
|---|---|---|
| Graphene, GO, rGO | High surface area, high conductivity (graphene, rGO), water dispersible (GO) | Supercapacitors, sensors, composites, membranes, conductive inks |
| Carbon nanotubes | High aspect ratio, strong, conductive | Battery conductive additive, composites, sensors |
| MXene | Conductive, hydrophilic 2D metal carbides | Energy storage, EMI shielding, catalysis, sensors |
| Quantum dots | Size-dependent fluorescence | Bioimaging, fluorescence sensors, LEDs |
| Hydroxyapatite | Main mineral of bone and teeth, biocompatible | Bone scaffolds, implant coatings, adsorbents |
| Metal-oxide nanoparticles | Photocatalytic, magnetic or antibacterial depending on type | Photocatalysis, adsorption, gas sensors, coatings |
How to choose a nanomaterial
Specifications to check
- Purity and impurity types (residual metal catalyst in CNTs, oxygen in graphene).
- Size: diameter, length, number of layers or particle size.
- Specific surface area (m²/g, BET method).
- Functional groups (-COOH, -OH, amine) that affect dispersion and bonding.
Form and handling
- Powders are flexible and keep longer; dispersions are ready for coating and drop-casting.
- Dispersing nanopowders usually needs sonication and a suitable surfactant or solvent.
- Verify the material with XRD, SEM/TEM or Raman before the main experiments.
- Store tightly closed, away from moisture, as directed by the SDS.
Characterisation and advice
AMI Scientific offers an XRD analysis service to confirm the crystal phase of your material. Nanomaterials are also widely used as electrode materials; see their use in electrochemical sensors and battery and supercapacitor research.
Frequently asked questions
Is AMI an official Nanografi distributor?
Nanografi products are available at AMI Scientific and can be bought online or through a formal quotation for institutions.
Can I buy small quantities?
Yes. Most products are sold in research-scale packs (grams or millilitres). Pack sizes are shown on each product page.
Are SDS and certificates of analysis available?
SDS are available for chemical products; ask for any supporting documents you need when requesting a quotation.
What if the material I need is not in the store?
Send the specification via WhatsApp and our team will check availability.
Need help choosing?
Tell us about your samples, methods and budget. Our team will put together the equipment and supplies with a formal quotation.
