Nanoform

Nanoform is a term used across science and industry to describe materials or products engineered to exist in the nanoscale, typically with at least one dimension under 100 nanometers. Nanoforms may exhibit properties distinct from their bulk counterparts due to high surface area, quantum effects, and altered charge and reactivity, enabling applications across various fields.

In materials science, nanoforms include nanoparticles, nanorods, nanoplates, nanocrystals, nanotubes, and ultrafine powders. They can be produced by top-down approaches such as milling and lithography, or bottom-up methods like chemical synthesis, sol-gel processing, or self-assembly. The resulting nanoscale form influences properties such as optical behavior, catalytic activity, mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity.

In pharmacology and drug development, nanoform refers to nanoparticle-based drug formulations designed to improve solubility, stability, or bioavailability, and to enable targeted delivery. Techniques include nanocrystal formation, nanoemulsions, lipid nanoparticles, and polymeric or inorganic carrier systems. Companies and research programs may offer nanoform technologies to convert poorly water-soluble drugs into clinically usable forms.

Corporate use: Several companies brand themselves as Nanoform or Nanoform Solutions and offer nanoparticle formulation and development services, among other nanoengineering capabilities. The term may also appear in regulatory, safety, and environmental contexts when discussing nanomaterials and their lifecycle.