At the nanoscale, the properties of materials can be drastically different from their bulk counterparts due to the influence of interfaces. These properties include:
1. Mechanical Strength: Interfaces can act as barriers to dislocation motion, thereby enhancing the mechanical strength of nanocomposites. 2. Electrical Conductivity: Interfaces can scatter electrons, affecting the electrical conductivity. 3. Thermal Conductivity: At interfaces, phonon scattering can reduce thermal conductivity, which is advantageous for thermoelectric materials.
