Nanotechnology is a recently developed, major enabling tool, already well-established in several sectors of applied science, technology and engineering. Development of nanotechnology has lead to advanced characterization, prediction and control of properties of materials at sub-micron level. Nanotechnology has enhanced the understanding of ‘origins’ of key properties of everyday materials and structures; of manufacturing processes and interactions between materials, structures, external elements and internal components. Experiences in developed countries have proved that the possible benefits of nanotechnology in the transportation sector are manifold. In addition, much more effective uses of basic resources and development of environmentally sustainable production processes are predicted. Its potential for development is such that nanotechnology is often being considered as the Industrial Revolution of the 21st century.
