How are Forces and Interactions Different at the Nanoscale?
The forces and interactions at the nanoscale are crucial for the behavior and functionality of nanosystems:
Van der Waals Forces: These are weak intermolecular forces that become significant at the nanoscale, affecting adhesion and assembly of nanostructures. Electrostatic Forces: Charges and dipoles interact more strongly due to the small distances involved. Brownian Motion: Particles undergo random motions due to collisions with molecules in a fluid, which can dominate over deterministic forces.
