These include nanospheres which can be biodegradable and could potentially be used in drug delivery applications, as well as nanofibers which form gel - phase materials, that can be used in a variety of applications, including cosmetics or biodegradable plastics that can withstand harsh conditions.
Depending on the shape, the application, or the components, nanomaterials may be called by a variety of different names,
including nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofilms, nanoshells,
nanospheres, nanowires, nanoclays, nanoconcrete, nanopolymers, and much more.