What is the Role of van der Waals Forces in Nanotechnology?
[van der Waals forces](https://) are weak, attractive forces that arise from temporary dipoles induced in atoms or molecules. These forces are especially significant in the context of [carbon nanotubes](https://), [graphene](https://), and other nanostructures. They contribute to the aggregation and dispersion of nanoparticles and play a critical role in the formation of nanocomposites.
