The use of metal meshes in nanotechnology offers numerous advantages:
- High Surface Area: The nanoscale structure provides a large surface area relative to volume, which is beneficial for reactions and interactions at the surface. - Enhanced Properties: The physical, electrical, and chemical properties of metals can be significantly enhanced at the nanoscale. - Flexibility: Metal meshes can be made flexible, which is essential for applications in wearable technology and flexible electronics. - Transparency: When structured properly, metal meshes can be transparent, making them suitable for applications in optoelectronics.