Book excerpt: This book contains an overview of novel synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanomaterials. Based on an extensive state-of-the-art literature survey and results obtained from researches during the past years, this book presents techniques and special applications of classical and modern nanomaterials. This book reviews different nanomaterials, from the synthesis and characterization of diverse materials to modern applications such as viral detection, hyperthermia, thermoelectric, nano-coatings, electrochromic, pigments, among others. This book is aimed at students, researchers, and engineers who seek general scientific knowledge about nanomaterials with an application-oriented approach.