Nanoporous films have unique properties and applications due to their
high surface area and interconnected ligaments. The films are used in various fields including sensing, catalysis and energy storage, and the gas-phase nanoparticle synthesis at the heart of the NanoStream range allow for another level of control over the porosity and density of the films, by accelerating the particles using their inherent charge. 

A few of the advantages and applications are;

• Sensing – Improving the performance of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensors due to the large surface area and versatile porous structure
• Catalysis: Increased catalytic activity due to the high surface area. 
• Energy Storage: Improved performance in batteries and other energy storage devices. 
• Separations: Development of membranes for water purification and other separation processes. 
• Biomedical Applications: Potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering.