Classification of Nanomaterials

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Which of the following is an example of a 0-dimensional nanomaterial?

  • Silver nanoparticles
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Graphene sheets
  • Quantum dots (correct)

What is the primary classification of nanomaterials based on?

  • Number of dimensions (correct)
  • Chemical composition
  • Synthesis method
  • Size of the material

Which of the following is an example of a top-down approach to nanomaterial synthesis?

  • Self-assembly of atoms and molecules
  • Growing thin layers of InGaAs on GaAs
  • Formation of carbon nanotubes
  • Mechanical milling of bulk powder (correct)

What is the key difference between the top-down and bottom-up approaches to nanomaterial synthesis?

<p>Top-down starts with larger materials and reduces them to the nanoscale, while bottom-up builds up from smaller components. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nanomaterial is described as having a 'branched, tree-like structure'?

<p>Dendrimers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a bottom-up approach for nanomaterial fabrication?

<p>Mechanical milling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of the bottom-up approach to nanomaterial synthesis?

<p>It allows for the creation of more complex and varied nanomaterial structures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sol-gel method, what is the process involved in the first step (hydrolysis)?

<p>Addition of water to precursor molecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a template in soft and hard templating methods?

<p>To provide a mold for the final nanostructure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In lithography, what is the purpose of the 'expose' step?

<p>To transfer the pattern from the mask to the photosensitive layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'calcination' step in the sol-gel method?

<p>To convert the gel into a porous ceramic material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a soft template used in soft templating methods?

<p>Block copolymers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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