What are Some Common Thermodynamic Models Used in Nanotechnology?
Several thermodynamic models are commonly employed in nanotechnology, including:
Gibbs-Thomson Equation: Describes the dependence of a particle's melting point on its size. Kelvin Equation: Relates vapor pressure to the curvature of a liquid surface, crucial for understanding nucleation and growth processes. Density Functional Theory (DFT): A quantum mechanical model used to investigate the electronic structure of nanoscale systems.
