What Factors Affect Energy Relaxation in Nanomaterials?
Several factors can influence the efficiency and pathways of energy relaxation in nanomaterials:
- Material Composition: Different materials have varying abilities to dissipate energy. - Size and Shape: Nanoparticles of different sizes and shapes have distinct relaxation dynamics. - Surface States: Surface defects and states can act as traps, facilitating or hindering energy relaxation. - Temperature: Higher temperatures can increase phonon interactions, affecting relaxation times.
