Why are Surface Area and Quantum Effects Important?
The surface area to volume ratio increases significantly as materials shrink to the nanoscale. This heightened surface area results in a greater proportion of atoms being exposed on the surface, which can dramatically influence the material's reactivity, strength, and other properties. Quantum effects become significant at the nanoscale, where the energy levels of electrons are quantized, leading to discrete energy states. These quantized energy states can alter the optical, electrical, and magnetic properties of nanomaterials.
