Emergence of zero-fuel aircraft “Zero-fuel a
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“Zero-fuel aircraft use photovoltaic panels to utilize solar energy to provide necessary thrust to the engines. The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered prototype had nano carbon fiber reinforced structural components to reduce the overall weight of the body,” says Avimanyu Basu, one of the lead analysts at Technavio for aerospace research.
Nanotechnology in maritime warfare systems
Many governments are emphasizing on employing nanotechnology to improve the capabilities of submerged and marine combat platforms. Nanotechnology provides freedom to the developers in terms of design and lets them produce micro-sensors that can be scattered on the ocean floor for detecting enemy submarines. Shortly, nanostructured materials will play a vital role in producing a new class of energetic materials and be a key enabler of most advancements that marine combat environment will experience in the coming two decades.
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It's easier to name things that won't be improved by the use of nanotechnology and QDs in the next 10-20 years than it is to list the things that will be improved. Countless opportunities lie ahead.