Bonding & Structure: Nanoscience Flashcards
1
Q
What are some uses of nanoparticles?
A
- medicine (drug delivery systems)
- electronics
- deodorants
- sun creams
2
Q
Why do nanoparticles have different properties to those for the same materials in bulk?
A
Nanoparticles have a high surface area to volume ratio.
3
Q
What is nanoscience?
A
Science that studies particles that are 1-100nm in size