What are the Advantages and Challenges of Using SiO₂ in Nanotechnology?
The use of SiO₂ in nanotechnology offers several advantages and also poses certain challenges:
Advantages:
High chemical and thermal stability Biocompatibility, making it suitable for biomedical applications Cost-effective and abundant Versatility in applications
Challenges:
Potential toxicity at the nanoscale Difficulty in achieving uniform particle size distribution Challenges in large-scale production
