The size scales for atoms, molecules, and cells
|
|
|
|
|
Atomic and molecular interactions with nanostructures are highly sensitive to differences in their physical sizes and chemical properties.
|
|
|
|
|
The same material in nanoparticle form is significantly more active for most chemical reactions because of the significantly larger surface area available for interaction as compared to the bulk material.
|
|
|
|
|
Biology: Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions and the activity depends on the temperature and pH of the surroundings.
|
|
|
|
|
Chemistry: The reactions rates of atoms and molecules with other materials in liquid, such as nanoparticles, nanopores, and membrane filters, etc. is determined by the dynamics diffusion.
|
|
|
|
|
Scientific Investigation and Experimentation: Formulate explanations using logic and evidence.
|
|
|
|
|