Nanotechnology in Sports
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Introduction Nanotechnology is a branch of research that has gained much momentum in recent years due to its wide application of its principles and products. The application of nanotechnology research ranges from fields such as disease prevention and treatment to advanced and improved electronic devices. Nanotechnology has even found applications in the wide field of sports. Within the niche of sports, nanotechnology has proven to very useful, and has the potential to improve a broad range of aspects of the sports world.
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