What Are the Key Molecular Interactions in Nanotechnology?
Molecular interactions at the nanoscale are crucial for the stability and functionality of nanomaterials. Key interactions include:
Covalent bonds which provide strong, directional bonding between atoms. Ionic bonds that result from electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions. Hydrogen bonds which are significant in biological nanostructures like DNA and proteins. Van der Waals forces that include dipole-dipole, dipole-induced dipole, and London dispersion forces.
