Coatings and thin films made from nanoparticles are being used in various applications including displays, sensors, medical devices, energy storages and energy harvesting. Examples include
* Using graphene oxide for applications in electronics
* Using nanoparticles of metal oxides, carbon nanotubes and quantum dots in photovoltaics, displays and sensors
* Using polymers and nanocomposites in nanolithographic patterning
* Using nanoparticles to scatter light, creating new optical effects