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*[[Zinc Oxide]] - [[Nanoparticles]] of [[Zinc Oxide]] are used in [[Sunscreen]] sunscreen to [[absorb (Physics)|absorb]] [[UltravioletUltra-violet]] [[light]]. [[Zinc Oxide]] normally forms a white powder, but [[nanoparticles]] of [[Zinc Oxide]] are smaller enough not to for a white layer over the [[skin]].
*[[Silver]] - [[Nanoparticles]] of [[Silver]] can prevent the growth of [[Micro-organism]]s.
*[[Catalyst]]s - [[Nanoparticles]] of [[Catalyst]]s are far more efficient than larger [[particle]]s due to their very large [[Surface Area|surface area]].
*Nanocages - A nanocage made of [[Carbon]] in the form of a [[Fullerene]] or a Carbon Nanotube can contain a [[drug]] so it can be delivered to the right location in the body.