The Nanoparticle Network

纳米材料是指一维尺寸小于20纳米的物体。这种奇异的材料显示出独特的、与尺寸相关的特性（称为“量子尺寸效应”）。这些材料将构成21世纪许多技术进步的基础。“纳米粒子网络”是一个致力于探索不同纳米尺度材料和量子尺寸效应起源的联盟。该网络旨在通过一个由科学家和工程师组成的综合网络，与工业伙伴和政府研究机构合作，加强对所有类型的纳米颗粒技术的吸收。

Nanoscale materials are objects with one dimension less than about 20nm in size. Such exotic materials display unique, size-dependent properties (called "quantum size effects"). These materials will form the basis for many of the technological advances of the 21st Century. "The Nanoparticle Network" is a consortium dedicated to the exploration of different nanoscale materials and the origin of quantum size effects. The Network aims to enhance the uptake of all types of nanoparticle based technologies through an integrated network of scientists and engineers in conjunction with industry partners and government research institutions.