How are Nanomaterials Different from Bulk Materials?
Nanomaterials exhibit unique properties due to their high surface area to volume ratio and quantum effects. For example:
- Electrical Properties: Nanomaterials can exhibit enhanced conductivity or even superconductivity. - Optical Properties: Quantum dots display unique optical properties, such as size-dependent emission wavelengths. - Mechanical Properties: Nanomaterials can have significantly higher strength and flexibility compared to their bulk counterparts.
