nanoparticle Flashcards
1
Q
what are nanoparticles made from
A
a few hundred atoms
2
Q
how small are they
A
nanometers e.g 10-100 = 1x10^-8 - 1x10^-7
3
Q
what properties do nanoparticles have
A
large surface area:mass ratio
4
Q
what do the properties of nanoparticles mean
A
they change the behavior of the nanoparticle allowing for uses
5
Q
what are some uses for nanoparticles
A
Fabrics
medicine
electronics
cosmetics
