What are Some Applications of Grain Boundary Engineering in Nanotechnology?
- Nanoelectronics: Enhancing electrical conductivity and reducing electron scattering for better performance of semiconductors and other electronic components. - Nanocomposites: Improving the mechanical properties of composite materials by optimizing grain boundary characteristics. - Catalysis: Increasing the catalytic efficiency by engineering grain boundaries to create more active sites. - Energy Storage: Enhancing the performance of battery materials and supercapacitors through controlled grain boundary engineering.