AEP 1200 - Nano-science and Nano-technology
January 13, 2022
Nano-science is the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular, and macro-molecular scales.
Nano-engineering is the design, characterization, production, and application of nano-science.
Working at the 1 - 100 nanometer scale.
Surfaces and Interfaces plat a major role.
- A 10 nm particle has >20% of its atoms on its surface
- Potential for greater control of chemical reactions
Quantum size effects become important.
- Material dimensions similar to quantum mechanical wavelengths (quantum dots)
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What is different from that at the large scale?
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