Glass coated in nanoparticles - sunshine triggers a chemical reaction that breaks down any dirt on the window and when it rains, the dirt washes off
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Suncream
Nanoparticles are more effective at blocking the sun's rays than conventional UV absorbers
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Face creams and deoderants
In the cream - they absorb deeper into the skin
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Delivering drugs into the body
Tiny gold particles are injected and absorbed by tumours - nanoparticles pass into the tumour so when a laser is directed at the tumour, the nanoparticles warm up and destroy the tumour without damaging other cells
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Tennis raquets
Nanoparticles are strong but light
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Used in fridges
Inhibit the growth of microorganisms
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Sprays
Act against viruses and fungi so used in sprays in operating theatres
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Nanoparticles are more effective at blocking the sun's rays than conventional UV absorbers
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