Nanotechnology Introduction and Properties
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What is a significant benefit of using nanoparticles for drug delivery in cancer treatment?

  • They reduce side effects by targeting specific areas. (correct)
  • They can increase drug consumption.
  • They act as a universal cure for all diseases.
  • They ensure full body distribution of the drug.

    • Which of the following is an example of a nanomaterial application in electronics?

  • Fiber optics made of glass.
  • Copper interconnects for processors.
  • Plastic wiring for circuit boards.
  • Quantum dots for data transmission. (correct)

    • What role do zeolites serve in energy science?

  • They function as molecular sieves in oil refining. (correct)
  • They enhance the conductivity of materials.
  • They are used specifically for drug delivery.
  • They are used as insulators in electrical devices.

    • How do nanotechnology patches function in transdermal drug delivery?

    <p>They carry drug doses and penetrate the skin using nano protrusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is crucial for high electron mobility transistors (HEMT) used in communications?

    <p>They utilize low noise operation for efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enhances the mechanical properties of nanomaterials?

    <p>Reducing the grain size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about fullerenes is correct?

    <p>C60 contains 12 pentagonal rings and 20 hexagonal rings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of carbon nanotubes (CNT)?

    <p>They possess strong covalent sp2 bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fullerene is referred to as a 'Buckyball'?

    <p>C60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT)?

    <p>Their diameter is around 1 nm with lengths reaching millions of nanometers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an application of carbon nanotubes in electronics?

    <p>Creating strong, flexible display materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the structure of fullerenes?

    <p>Contains both hexagonal and pentagonal rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of carbon nanotubes enhances their thermal conductivity?

    <p>Hollow structure reduces thermal resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of nanomaterials compared to bulk materials?

    <p>They have an increased surface area to volume ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the relationship between particle size and surface area in nanomaterials?

    <p>Smaller particle sizes result in increased surface area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of quantum confinement at the nanoscale?

    <p>It leads to changes in electronic and magnetic properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of nanomaterials, what is the significance of the energy gap?

    <p>It varies between metals, semiconductors, and insulators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of nanomaterials significantly increases due to their nanoscale size?

    <p>Surface reactivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the electronic properties of nanomaterials differ from bulk materials?

    <p>They exhibit broader energy levels due to atom proximity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is characteristic of bucky balls and carbon nanotubes?

    <p>They have high thermal conductivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes nanoparticles in catalysis from larger particles?

    <p>They provide a higher reaction surface area, enhancing catalytic activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nanotechnology Introduction

    • Manipulation of atoms and molecules at the nanoscale (1-100 nm) to create devices, structures, and systems.
    • Materials with at least one dimension in the nanoscale are called nanomaterials.
    • Bulk materials, when converted to nanoscale, exhibit enhanced properties and diverse applications.

    Nanomaterials Properties

    • Physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials differ from their bulk counterparts due to the spatial arrangement of molecules.
    • This leads to distinct electrical, energetic, chemical, and catalytic properties.
    • Increased surface area to volume ratio enhances chemical reactivity, affecting strength and electrical properties.
    • Quantum confinement at the nanoscale alters optical, electronic, and magnetic properties.

    Size Dependent Properties

    • Particle size is inversely proportional to surface area.
    • As particle size decreases, surface area increases, leading to significant changes in physical chemistry.
    • Increased surface area results in greater surface energy and reduced thermodynamic stability.
    • Atoms/molecules on the surface exhibit enhanced reactivity and a tendency to agglomerate.
    • Physical properties like thermal, optical, and mechanical properties are influenced by the material's electronic state.

    Electronic Properties

    • Electronic properties depend on energy levels, bonding types, energy bands, energy gaps, and Fermi levels.
    • Electrons in isolated solids occupy quantized energy levels.
    • When atoms are close, electron orbitals interact, broadening energy levels into energy bands.
    • Inner shell electrons form narrow internal bands, while external shell electrons form the valence band.
    • Excited-state electrons form the conduction band.
    • The difference between the valence and conduction bands is called the energy gap.
    • Metals have zero energy gaps, semiconductors have small gaps, and insulators have large gaps.
    • The maximum energy for electrons at absolute zero temperature is called the Fermi level or Fermi energy.
    • Physical properties are primarily governed by electrons with energy higher than the Fermi energy.

    Band Gap in Nanomaterials

    • As particle size decreases, the band gap increases.
    • Energy gaps gradually transition into discrete molecular electronic levels.

    Mechanical Properties

    • Nanomaterials have crystalline sizes between 1-100 nm with numerous grain boundaries.
    • Grain boundaries determine the mechanical properties of nanomaterials.
    • Reducing grain size enhances mechanical properties as smaller grains have fewer defects.
    • The crystalline nature of nanomaterials contributes to enhanced mechanical properties like tensile strength, stress, compression, and glass transition temperature (Tg).

    Fullerenes

    • The third allotrope (crystalline) of carbon.
    • Composed of alternating hexagonal and pentagonal rings.
    • Forms hollow spherical (bucky ball), ellipsoidal, or tubular (nanotubes) structures.
    • C60 (Buckminsterfullerene) contains 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons.
    • Structure is similar to graphite with sp2 and sp3 hybridization.
    • The molecule is symmetrical with equal bond lengths and angles.
    • Exhibits brittle, soft, weak, covalent material-like properties.
    • Electrically insulating.

    Fullerene Types

    • Buckyball cluster:
      • Contains less than 300 carbon atoms.
      • The smallest buckyball is C20.
      • Found in coal soot.
      • C60 is the most abundant.

    Fullerene Characteristics

    • Highly symmetrical with sp2 hybridization in C60.
    • Chemically and thermally stable.
    • Reactive due to pi-electron delocalization.
    • Insoluble in water, soluble in toluene and CS2.
    • Non-toxic.

    Carbon Nanotubes/Bucky Tubes

    • Hollow cylindrical tubes with diameters ranging from a few nanometers to micrometers.
    • Single and multiple walls.
    • Also called bucky tubes.
    • Exhibit excellent length, electrical, and thermal properties.
    • Useful in nanoelectronics, optics, and other applications.

    Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Types:

    • Single-walled nanotubes (SWNT):
      • Diameter of 1 nm and length of millions of nanometers.
      • The wrapping of the graphene sheet is denoted by (n, m) called the chiral vector.
    • Multiwalled nanotubes (MWNT):
      • Multi-layered.
      • Russian Doll Model: Layers are concentrically nested.
      • Parchment Model: Layers are rolled and stacked.

    CNT Characteristics

    • Strength: Strongest and stiffest materials due to covalent sp2 bonds.
    • Hardness: Too hard to compress.
    • Kinetics: Tubes move without friction, creating automatic molecular bearing nanotechnology.
    • Thermal: Good thermal conduction but insulator along the tube axis.

    Nanomaterial Applications

    Medicine

    • Diagnostics: Magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) bound to suitable antibodies are used to label molecules, structures, or microorganisms.
      • Example: Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) for DNA sequencing.
    • Drug Delivery:
      • Activated NPs deposited in targeted areas reduce drug consumption and side effects.
      • Example: Iron oxide or gold nanoparticles for cancer treatment.
    • Tissue Repair:
      • Nanotech can help repair and regenerate damaged tissue (tissue engineering).
      • It can replace organ transplants or artificial implants.
    • Transdermal Drug Delivery:
      • Nano protrusions on patches can be fixed on the skin like plasters.
      • These carry drugs and act as tiny needles.

    Electronics & Communications

    • Aim to develop 3D confined quantum structures for electronic devices (quantum wire, quantum dot).
    • Quantum well laser for telecommunications.
    • High electron mobility transistors (HEMT) for low noise.
    • Microwave applications and laser emitting for data.

    Consumer Products

    • Computer hardware
    • Display devices
    • Mobile and communication products
    • Audio products
    • Cameras and films.

    Advanced Uses

    • Transistors from CNTs.
    • Memory chips with densities of 1 Terabyte per square inch.
    • High-speed transistors from single-atom thick graphene films.
    • Lightweight nano-emissive display panels using CNTs.
    • Nomfet (Nanoparticle organic memory field-effect transistors).

    Energy Science

    • Zeolite (nano porous crystalline solid) are used for oil refining.
      • They have well-defined molecular structures (molecular sieves).

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