What are the Applications Influenced by Size and Shape?
Size and shape play critical roles in a wide range of applications:
- Medicine: Nanoparticles are used in targeted drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostics. Their size and shape determine their interaction with biological systems. - Electronics: In semiconductors and quantum computing, the size of nanoparticles affects their electronic properties. - Energy: In solar cells and batteries, the efficiency of energy conversion and storage is influenced by the nanoparticle size and shape. - Environment: Nanomaterials are used in water purification and pollution control, where their surface area and reactivity are critical.
