Introduction

Abstract

Even though nanoparticles were proposed to have manifold possibilities in application due to their unique properties, some materials and techniques remain inaccessible due to a missing link between synthesis and application or up-scaling. Thus, one of the challenging tasks in nanoscience, besides synthesis strategies remains bringing the nanostructures and particles to application. Top-down and bottom-up strategies can be differentiated, not only in the fabrication of nanomaterials, but also be considered for development of new nanomaterials including the required integration of nanomaterials along the processing chain.