Defect centers significantly influence the properties and performance of nanomaterials. Some of the key impacts include:
1. Electronic Properties: Defects can introduce new electronic states within the bandgap, affecting electrical conductivity and semiconducting behavior. 2. Optical Properties: Defect centers can alter the absorption and emission spectra, making them useful in photonic devices and quantum dots. 3. Mechanical Properties: The presence of defects can affect the strength and elasticity of nanomaterials. 4. Chemical Reactivity: Defects can serve as active sites for catalysis and other chemical reactions.
