Nanoscale Properties and Phenomena Lecture 9

Size = Quantum Confinement Shape = Physicochemical Properties Composition = Optoelectronic Properties Crystal Structure = Electron Energy Levels

Surface ligands or capping agents = Physicochemical Properties Crystal Structure = Electron Energy Levels Size = Nanometer Scale Properties Composition = Optoelectronic Properties

Shape = Quantum Confinement Composition = Electron Energy Levels Size = Optoelectronic Properties Crystal Structure = Nanometer Scale Properties

<p>Crystal Structure = Physicochemical Properties Surface ligands or capping agents = Optoelectronic Properties Shape = Nanometer Scale Properties Size = Electron Energy Levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Composition = Nanometer Scale Properties Surface ligands or capping agents = Quantum Confinement Crystal Structure = Optoelectronic Properties Shape = Physicochemical Properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thermal Properties = Properties related to heat and temperature Magnetic Properties = Properties related to the interaction with magnetic fields Electrical Properties = Properties related to the flow of electric current Optical Properties = Properties related to the interaction with light</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quantum Confinement = Size-dependent properties of nanomaterials Surface Plasmon Resonance = Enhanced optical properties in metal nanoparticles Fermi-level Energy = Energy level of electrons in a metal Surface Effects = Alteration of physical properties at the nanoscale</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Particle Size = Surface area-to-volume ratio and its effect on physical properties Surface Plasmon = Enhanced optical properties in metal nanoparticles Fermi-level Energy = Energy level of electrons in a metal Clusters = Collection of atoms or molecules with unique properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fermi-level Energy = The energy level of electrons in a metal at absolute zero Quantum Confinement = The phenomenon where particles exhibit size-dependent properties Surface Plasmon Resonance = The collective oscillation of electrons at the surface of metal nanoparticles Clusters = A group of atoms or molecules with unique properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Optical Properties = Related to the interaction with light Mechanical Properties = Related to the strength and elasticity of materials Electrical Properties = Related to the flow of electric current Physicochemical Properties = Related to the interaction with chemical and physical environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface Effects = Alteration of physical properties at the nanoscale Quantum Confinement = Size-dependent properties of nanomaterials Optical Properties = Properties related to the interaction with light Magnetic Properties = Properties related to the interaction with magnetic fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface Plasmons = Collective oscillations of electrons at the surface of a material Quantum Confinement = An increase in electron energy levels due to nano-scale dimensions Optoelectronic Properties = The ability to interact with light and generate an electric current Physicochemical Properties = The combination of physical and chemical properties of a material at the nanoscale</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electron Energy Levels = Affects the optical properties of a material Nanometer Scale Properties = Enhances the surface area of a material Optoelectronic Properties = Affects the electrical conductivity of a material Physicochemical Properties = Affects the melting point of a material</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quantum Confinement = The ability of a material to exhibit unique properties at the nanoscale Surface Plasmons = A phenomenon where electrons oscillate at the surface of a material Optoelectronic Properties = The ability of a material to interact with light and generate heat Physicochemical Properties = The combination of physical, chemical, and biological properties of a material</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electron Energy Levels = Affects the reactivity of a material Nanometer Scale Properties = Affects the mechanical strength of a material Optoelectronic Properties = Affects the ability of a material to conduct electricity Physicochemical Properties = Affects the solubility of a material</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface Plasmons = Biosensing and medical imaging Quantum Confinement = Solar cells and photovoltaics Optoelectronic Properties = LEDs and displays Physicochemical Properties = Catalysis and energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers