ABSTRACT
The highly innovative field of nanotechnology allows scientists to manipulate matter at its smallest entity. By increasing interactions of molecules and atoms at a level drastically smaller than macro-and microscales, nanoparticles are set apart by unique properties. Therefore, in order to understand how innovative nanotechnology proves to be, one must first recognize how miniscule the nanometer scale is (1 to 100 nanometers). For example, one nanometer is equivalent to 10-9 of a meter and there are 25,400,000 nanometers per inch. These qualities allow for researchers to self-assemble and study matter at its microscopic equivalents of single or clustered atoms. In addition to size, the physiochemical properties (including color, electrical resistivity, solubility, conductivity, viscosity, diffusivity, strength, optical absorption, and toxicity) of nanoparticles further enhance interactions with other materials (Tamjidi, Shahedi, Varshosaz, and Nasirpour, 2013). For instance, the increased surface area demonstrated by nanomaterials empower catalytic properties over chemical reactions (Tamjidi et al., 2013). An oil company, OilFresh, has adopted this idea to create nanoporous ceramic pellets to improve cooking oil (Alfadul and
Contents 11.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 215 11.2 Nanoemulsions ....................................................................................... 217 11.3 Nanolipid-based carrier systems and their features .............................218
