Possible harmful effects of nanoparticles:
(i) They may easily get absorbed onto the surface of living organisms as dimensions of the nano particles are the same as that of biological molecules such as proteins.
(ii) They readily enter the tissues and fluids of the body and distort their functions
(iii) Nano particles can also cross cell membranes so that, interaction with living systems is affected
(iv)  It is also possible for the inhaled nanoparticles to reach the blood, to reach other sites such as the liver, heart or blood cells.

Materials made up of particles sizes of 1-100 made up nm differ in their properties from the materials made up of bulk particles. Thus, nano materials find wide range of applications
Automotive industry :
(i) Lightweight construction
(ii) Painting (fillers, base coat, clear coat)
(iii) Catalysts
(iv) Tires (fillers)
(v) Sensors
(vi) Coatings for wind-screen and car bodies.
Chemical industry :
(i) Fillers for paint systems
(ii) Coating systems based on nanocomposites
(iii) Impregnation of papers
(iv) Switchable adhesives
(v) Magnetic fluids
Engineering :
(i) Wear protection for tools and machines (anti blocking coatings, scratch resistant coatings on plastic parts etc.)
(ii) Lubricant-free bearings.
Electronic industry :
(i) Data memory
(ii) Displays
(iii) Laser diodes
(iv ) Glass fibres
(v) Optical switches
(vi) Filters (lR-blocking)
(vii) Conductive, antistatic coatings.
Construction :
(i) Construction materials
(ii) Thermal insulation
(iii) Flame retardants
(iv) Surface-functionalised building materials for wood, floors, stone, facades, tiles, roof tiles, etc.
(v) Facade coating
(v) Groove mortar.
Medicine :
(i) Drug delivery systems
(ii) Active agents
(iii) Contrast medium
(iv) Medical rapid tests
(v) Prostheses and implants
(vi) Antimicrobial agents and coatings
(vii) Agents in cancer therapy.
Textile/fabrics/non-wovens :
(i) Surface-processed textiles
(ii) smart clothes.
Energy :
(i) Fuel cells
(il) Solar cells
(iii) Batteries
(iv) Capacitors.
Cosmetics :
(i) Sun protection
(ii) Lipsticks
(iii) Skin creams
(iv) Tooth paste.
Food and drinks :
(i) Package materials
(ii) Storage life sensors
(iii) Additives
(iv) Clarification of fruit juices.
Household :
(i) Ceramic coatings for irons
(ii) Orders catalyst
(iii) Cleaner for glass, ceramic, floor, windows.
Sports/Outdoor :
(i) Ski wax
(ii) Antifogging of glasses /goggles
(iii) Antifouling coating for ships /boats
(iv) Reinforced tennis rackets and balls.