What are the Challenges Associated with Steric Effects in Nanotechnology?
While steric effects offer significant advantages, they also pose challenges. One major challenge is achieving the precise control needed to harness these effects effectively. Overcoming steric hindrance and ensuring uniformity in nanoparticle synthesis and assembly can be difficult. Additionally, understanding the complex interplay between steric effects and other forces at the nanoscale, such as van der Waals interactions and electrostatic forces, requires sophisticated modeling and experimental techniques.
