Defect engineering is a critical aspect of developing high-performance nanomaterials for various technological applications. Some key areas include:
- Electronics: Tailoring defects to optimize the performance of semiconductors and transistors. - Catalysis: Creating defects to enhance the catalytic activity of nanocatalysts. - Sensors: Utilizing defect sites for increased sensitivity in chemical sensors. - Energy Storage: Enhancing the efficiency and capacity of batteries and supercapacitors.
