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•      •  Coatings. Like many nanomaterials, one of the key uses of erbium oxide in nanoparticle form is in the production of specialized coatings.
•          Certain high-temperature corrosion-resistant coatings benefit extensively from the inclusion of erbium oxide nanoparticles in their composition.
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•      •  Displays. Dispersed in glass or plastic, erbium oxide can be used to produce displays such as computer monitors and televisions.
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•      •  Optics. Erbium oxide nanoparticles can be used as a dopant in the production of various optic fibers and laser materials.
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•      •  Up-conversion. This can be used to produce up-conversion materials.
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•      •  Insulation. Erbium oxide can be utilized as a tuned insulator for the production of Josephson junctions.
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•      •  Electronics. Certain metal oxide semiconductor transisters and capacitors can make use of this material.
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•      •  Medicine. Like many nanoparticles, erbium oxide is of interest for its potential in bioimaging. It is surface-modified and distributed into
•         aqueous and non-aqueous solutions for this purpose. In a broader sense, erbium oxide is considered one of the most important and
•         promising rare earth materials in biomedicine.